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The Track In The Forest: The Creation Of A Legendary 1968 Us Olympic Team
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The 1968 Us Mens Olympic Track And Field Team Won 12 Gold Medals And Set Six World Records At The Mexico City Games, One Of The Most Dominant Performances In Olympic History. The Team Featured Such Legends As Tommie Smith, Bob Beamon, Al Oerter, And Dick Fosbury. Fifty Years Later, The Team Is Mostly Remembered For Embodying The Tumultuous Social And Racial Climate Of 1968. The Black Power Protest Of Tommie Smith And John Carlos On The Victory Stand In Mexico City Remains One Of The Most Enduring Images Of The 1960S. Less Known Is The Role That A 400Meter Track Carved Out Of The Eldorado National Forest Above Lake Tahoe Played In Molding That Juggernaut. To Acclimate Us Athletes For The 7,300Foot Elevation Of Mexico City, The Us Olympic Committee Held A Twomonth Training Camp And Final Olympic Selection Meet For The Ages At Echo Summit Near The Californianevada Border. Never Has A Sporting Event Of Such Consequence Been Held In Such An Ethereal Setting. On A Track In Which Hundreds Of Trees Were Left Standing On The Infield To Minimize The Environmental Impact, Four World Records Fellmore Than Have Been Set At Any Us Meet Since (Including The 1984 And 1996 Olympics). But The Road To Echo Summit Was Tortuousthe Vietnam War Was Raging, Martin Luther King Jr. And Robert Kennedy Were Assassinated, And A Group Of Athletes Based Out Of San Jose State Had Been Threatening To Boycott The Mexico City Games To Protest Racial Injustice. Informed By Dozens Of Interviews By Longtime Sports Journalist And Track Enthusiast Bob Burns, This Is The Story Of How In One Of The Most Divisive Years In American History, A California Mountaintop Provided An Incomparable Group Of Americans Shelter From The Storm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Track in the Forest' about? A: 'The Track in the Forest' tells the story of the 1968 US men's Olympic track and field team, highlighting their achievements, including winning 12 gold medals and setting six world records at the Mexico City Games.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bob Burns, a longtime sports journalist and track enthusiast.
- Q: What significant events are covered in the book? A: The book covers the 1968 Olympics, the social and racial climate of the time, including the Black Power protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and the impact of the Vietnam War.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Track in the Forest' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'The Track in the Forest' was published on October 2, 2018.
- Q: What can I learn from the training camp described in the book? A: The training camp at Echo Summit is detailed in the book, illustrating how it helped athletes acclimate to the high altitude of Mexico City.
- Q: Does the book discuss any environmental impacts? A: Yes, the book mentions how the track was constructed with care for the environment, leaving hundreds of trees on the infield.
- Q: Is this book suitable for sports enthusiasts? A: Absolutely, the book is ideal for sports enthusiasts, historians, and readers interested in Olympic history and social issues.
- Q: Can I find interviews or personal stories in the book? A: Yes, the book is informed by numerous interviews with athletes and figures involved in the 1968 Olympic team, providing personal insights.