THE OLYMPIC GAMES: A Book of Records and Reminiscence

by Editors of Sports Illustrated

First Edition

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Book Description

NY:Time-Life Books, 1967. First.. This copy is signed by Billy Mills who won the 10,000-meter race at Tokyo in the 1964 games. It was one of the greatest, most exciting and biggest upsets in Olympic history. It was also the first time an American had won this event, and he set the Olympic record in doing so. Mills, was a complete unknown, a 26-year old Marine lieutenant who grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. His feat later inspired the 1983 movie, "Running Brave," which starred Robby Benson. About fine in very good dj, short, creased tear at bottom of front panel. 4to. 128pp.. First Edition. hardcover.

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