The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat

By Jack Batten format: children's paperback publication: March 2002 ISBN: 9780887765070

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2002 Norma Fleck Award For Children's Non-Fiction Winner

During the first two decades of the 20th century, when long-distance running was a sport with few participants but thousands of spectators, Tom Longboat was the dominate competitor. A Canadian-born Onondaga Indian, he battled racism, rumors of alcohol abuse, and poor training habits to rise to the top of his sport. Longboat won scores of road and track races in North America and Europe from 1905 to 1930, including the Boston Marathon. Batten presents a balanced portrait of this preeminent sports personality who is still considered Canada's greatest marathon runner. In addition, he provides insight into how the sport was viewed at that time and explains the significance of the Olympic and Boston marathons and other races. The book provides a glimpse into life at the beginning of the 20th century and insight into media influence. The two dozen black-and-white archival photographs, many of Longboat competing in various races, add to the book's value.

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