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Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II

- A Professional amongst Gentlemen
Af: Ian Stone Engelsk Hardback

Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II

- A Professional amongst Gentlemen
Af: Ian Stone Engelsk Hardback
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British athletics in the era of Chariots of Fire is explored through the rediscovered life of amateur and professional runner and leading British coach, Alec Nelson. Though necessary for competitive success, professional coaches were kept firmly in their place by the socially elite athletes and administrators of the sport. The contradictions and hypocrisy within athletics, and the class-based antagonism between amateurism and professionalism, are central themes of this book.The relationship between professional trainers and amateur athletes and clubs is examined, and the resistance to change while British Olympic performances increasingly fell behind. The sporting world and its main personalities are brought to life through exploring the clubs Nelson coached (Cambridge University, the Army, the Achilles Club and various Olympic teams), the athletes he trained (Harold Abrahams, Douglas Lowe and Bob Tisdall among them) and the controversies over the methods and role of coaches. The book also brings to light a remarkable partnership which crossed the lines of social class, between Nelson and his mentor, Philip Noel-Baker, a prominent Olympian and politician who attempted to modernise British athletics.
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British athletics in the era of Chariots of Fire is explored through the rediscovered life of amateur and professional runner and leading British coach, Alec Nelson. Though necessary for competitive success, professional coaches were kept firmly in their place by the socially elite athletes and administrators of the sport. The contradictions and hypocrisy within athletics, and the class-based antagonism between amateurism and professionalism, are central themes of this book.The relationship between professional trainers and amateur athletes and clubs is examined, and the resistance to change while British Olympic performances increasingly fell behind. The sporting world and its main personalities are brought to life through exploring the clubs Nelson coached (Cambridge University, the Army, the Achilles Club and various Olympic teams), the athletes he trained (Harold Abrahams, Douglas Lowe and Bob Tisdall among them) and the controversies over the methods and role of coaches. The book also brings to light a remarkable partnership which crossed the lines of social class, between Nelson and his mentor, Philip Noel-Baker, a prominent Olympian and politician who attempted to modernise British athletics.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 590
ISBN-13: 9781527513822
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1527513823
Kategori: Biografier: sport
Udg. Dato: 29 aug 2023
Længde: 0mm
Bredde: 148mm
Højde: 212mm
Forlag: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Oplagsdato: 29 aug 2023
Forfatter(e): Ian Stone
Forfatter(e) Ian Stone

Kategori Biografier: sport

ISBN-13 9781527513822

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 590

Udgave

Længde 0mm

Bredde 148mm

Højde 212mm

Udg. Dato 29 aug 2023

Oplagsdato 29 aug 2023

Forlag Cambridge Scholars Publishing