학술논문
THOMAS PATRICK CONNEFF AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN MILE RACING IN AMERICA.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Canadian Journal of History of Sport; May95, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p
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ISSN
07129815
Abstract
The article discusses the birth of modern mile running or racing in the United States noting that the date for this occurrence was August 28, 1895. The race is described in detail and the article profiles a runner in the race named Thomas Patrick Conneff who won the race in world record time. The article also details Conneff's career after the afore mentioned race.