track and field

A black high school track star depends on speed in his legs to make him forget the pain of breaking up with his girl.

"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Jamaican Usain Bolt--of the Olympic sport of track and field, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by Publisher.

Angel loves to run cross-country and play soccer, but when she injures her feet and her doctor tells her to slow down, she must decide which sport she wants to play more.

Introduces the equipment, techniques, skills, routines, and training schedules of the major American field events: high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, and javelin.

Ashford's coach describes the techniques and training regimen used to develop the ability of a great American sprint champion.

Jim Black Eagle's grandfather is pressuring him to try out for the Olympic track team, hoping to make him the second Native American to win a gold medal, and Jim must somehow convince the older man that his heart is not in running, but in art.

Aspiring to make the varsity track team, thirteen-year-old Harold neglects his brain-damaged friend Billy, until a crisis leads him to transfer his dreams of championship to Billy.

Discusses the equipment, training, and race strategies for sprinting, hurdling, and distance running.

Presents the fundamentals of twenty track and field events and discusses training for them and tactics for competition.