Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner

Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner

It was the last day of the intercollegiate meet for field and track events, and the most thrilling feature had been reserved for the wind-up. It was a modified Marathon of fifteen miles and the fastest runners in the East had entered the lists. Each college had sent the pick of its runners to struggle for the mastery, and excitement was at fever heat. The stands were a mass of color, packed with the partisans of the various contenders and rooting fiercely for their favorites. The different eventspole vaulting, hammer throwing, broad and high jumpinghad been bitterly contested, and the victories had been only a matter of inches. And now with the minor features disposed of, all eyes were centered on the most important of allthe long distance race. A splendid body of athletes, twenty in number, had faced the starter, and at the crack of his pistol had darted off like greyhounds freed from the leash. They formed a magnificent picture of youth and vigor as they sped around the track. For the first mile or two they kept a fairly compact formation; but then the line began to lengthen. Some through weariness, others through craftiness, fell to the rear and let the others make the pace. By the time five miles had been covered, the sifting process began. Brawn and wind and staying power asserted themselves. The weaker or more poorly conditioned dropped out altogether or plodded hopelessly in the rear. At six miles from the finish, only five were left, and when they entered upon the last mile, the race had narrowed down to three. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

Product details

Ebook Number: 39870
Author: Duffield, J. W.
Release Date: May 31, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English