The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury's One-Man High-Jump Revolution by Bob Welch, Ashton Eaton, Dick Fosbury

The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury's One-Man High-Jump Revolution

Bob Welch, Ashton Eaton, Dick Fosbury

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction sports emotional medium-paced
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The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury's One-Man High-Jump Revolution by Bob Welch, Ashton Eaton, Dick Fosbury is a gripping and inspiring read that will captivate fans of sports biographies, particularly those who appreciate stories of perseverance, self-discovery, and the transformative power of overcoming adversity, as it chronicles the remarkable journey of Dick Fosbury, a true American hero of the 1960s.

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Track and Field Writers of America's Book of the Year! “Great read! …. Evokes a time and place that many of us remember well, and provides insight for those who came after. ”—Tom Jordan, author of Pre: The Story of America’s Greatest Running Legen...

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