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Hurdler's Hurdler

Steven McGill
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      In September 1972, Rodney Milburn of Opelousas, LA won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s 110 meter high hurdles. Raised amidst segregation and poverty in the 1950’s and 60’s, Milburn honed his skills on a grass track over wooden hurdles – the most improbable of settings for a future Olympic champion. In a career that spanned more than a decade, Milburn established himself as the greatest hurdler of his era, and one of the greatest athletes in track history.In November 1997, while working at a paper mill near Baton Rouge, LA, Milburn passed away in a tragic accident. He was 47.This biography chronicles his rise from poverty to international athletic stardom, and the impact that he had on many lives. Included are insights from those who knew him well – from old coaches and teammates to competitive rivals. All those he encountered loved him, and marveled that such a successful athlete could be so humble. Track legends Renaldo Nehemiah, Dwight Stones, Tonie Campbell, Brian Oldfield, Bill Collins, and many others give their take on Milburn’s remarkable achievements, and on the even more remarkable human being who inspired an entire generation of athletes who came after him.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Steven McGill EAN: 9781476670973 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 229 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: McFarland & Co Inc DATE PUBLISHED: 2018-08-02 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Biography: sport, Track and field sports, athletics

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      Steven McGill has been a high school English teacher for the past 24 years. He currently serves as English instructor and English department chair at Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina. He is also a track coach, specializing in the hurdling events.
      In September 1972, Rodney Milburn of Opelousas, LA won the Olympic gold medal in the men’s 110 meter high hurdles. Raised amidst segregation and poverty in the 1950’s and 60’s, Milburn honed his skills on a grass track over wooden hurdles – the most improbable of settings for a future Olympic champion. In a career that spanned more than a decade, Milburn established himself as the greatest hurdler of his era, and one of the greatest athletes in track history.In November 1997, while working at a paper mill near Baton Rouge, LA, Milburn passed away in a tragic accident. He was 47.This biography chronicles his rise from poverty to international athletic stardom, and the impact that he had on many lives. Included are insights from those who knew him well – from old coaches and teammates to competitive rivals. All those he encountered loved him, and marveled that such a successful athlete could be so humble. Track legends Renaldo Nehemiah, Dwight Stones, Tonie Campbell, Brian Oldfield, Bill Collins, and many others give their take on Milburn’s remarkable achievements, and on the even more remarkable human being who inspired an entire generation of athletes who came after him.
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Steven McGill EAN: 9781476670973 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 229 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: McFarland & Co Inc DATE PUBLISHED: 2018-08-02 CITY: GENRE: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers, SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      Biography: sport, Track and field sports, athletics

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      Steven McGill has been a high school English teacher for the past 24 years. He currently serves as English instructor and English department chair at Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina. He is also a track coach, specializing in the hurdling events.

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