Joe McGhee

Broschiertes Buch

The Forgotten Winner

The Notorious Vancouver Marathon 1954

Beschreibung

Joe McGhee, Scotlandâ s gold medal winner at the notorious 1954 Vancouver Empire and Commonwealth Games marathon, gives his personal account of the race. In this previously unpublished memoir he reveals the huge demands, dedication and joys of a long-distance runner, while providing inspiration and advice to aspiring runners.

Autor

Joe McGhee was one of Scotland's leading long-distance and marathon runners of the 1950s. His achievements include being the youngest Scottish Commonwealth marathon gold medallist, Scottish marathon champion and record-holder in 1954, 55 and 56 and representing Scotland in the International Cross Country Championships in 1954, 55 and 59. Away from athletics, he was married for more than 54 years and had five children and six grandchildren.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pitch Publishing Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 137mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 248g
• ISBN-13: 9781801509565
• ISBN-10: 1801509565
• Artikelnr.: 71743974