Olympians Beyond the Wind: The Black American Male Track & Field Experience
- ISBN-10
- 1735601012
- ISBN-13
- 9781735601014
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-09-18
- Authors
- Sr., A. D. Emerson, Richard A. Hanner
Description
A historical, pictorial reflection of 66 black male track and field Olympic medalists who raced, jumped and showed infinite strength, resolve and dignity. Each step they took was one of faith and determination to uplift themselves, their family and their communities. This books reflection takes you from the first Olympic games of 1904, where two black men raced and jumped to Bronze and Silver Olympic medals in St. Louis, Missouri. The Pivotal games of Gold in 1936 , where Jesse Owens and 9 Black male Olympians amassed 13 total Olympic medals, in the face of a dictator who created racial divide on a world stage. The journey to 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico, is truly the Paradigm shift in track and field. The forward from Olympic Gold medalist, Ron Brown and introduction from Gold medalist, Andre Phillips raced into history on the shoulders of the giants who took a stand for Black Americans and a salute for human rights. The journey between 1904 to 1968 reflected in this book will change the narrative in sport now and for future generations.
