Long Run to Glory: The Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen

by Stephen Lane

On the morning of August 5, 1984, four of the greatest marathoners of all time lined up for one of the most important and long-awaited races in history. By then, they had dominated their competition for at least five years, upending a century's worth of preconceived notions of what marathoners could do. By decade's end, they had lowered the world record a total of 13 minutes, won 27 major marathon titles, and swept every Olympic and World Championship...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493073028
• ISBN13: 9781493073023
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.3"