Product Description

A comprehensive, illustrated history of athletics in Wales, this two volume set covers all aspects from the first origins to the end of the Millennium. Features include: the early development and the first Welsh stars; the Welsh Powderhall Sprint; the post-war years and Lynn and the Jones boys; the modern era and world record holder Colin; Welsh athletics devolution; the story of Welsh schools athletics; Guto Nythbran and Nos Galan; Wales and the major games; the story of the 1958 Cardiff Empire Games; the unique link between rugby and athletics in Wales; and 40 pen pictures of the people who have most influenced athletics in Wales, including Wales' greatest athletes. The second volume of statistics features: the progressive Welsh National records; the progressive Welsh All-comers' records; every Welsh champion listed from 1893; current Welsh records for all age groups; deep all-time track and field lists; Welsh matches and most UK/Welsh vests; league athletics; Welsh medallists at the major games; and a complete list of all Welsh athletes at the major games including their performances.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1751805 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-31
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Hardcover
• 610 pages