The End of Amateurism in American Track and Field

The End of Amateurism in American Track and Field
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9780252077074
ISBN-13 : 0252077075
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Book Synopsis The End of Amateurism in American Track and Field by : Joseph M. Turrini

Download or read book The End of Amateurism in American Track and Field written by Joseph M. Turrini and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining social and institutional history and incorporating the recollections of the athletes and meet directors on the front lines, The End of Amateurism in Track and Field shows how the athletes thoroughly transformed their sport to end the amateur system in the early 1990s---changes that allowed the athletes to market their potential, drastically increase their earning possibilities, and improve their quality of life. --


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