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Peerless Percy In 1928, Percy Williams was the fastest man in the world. Born in Vancouver, he was a double gold medalist at the Amsterdam Olympics in the 100 and 200 meters. The victory of this slightly build 20 year old were so unexpected that the medal ceremony has to be delayed while officials searched for the Canadian flag. When he returned to Canada, Percy Williams was a hero and went on to race undefeated for one year in the United States. Peerless Percy details Percy's upbringing, his training methods, his competitive career, his Olympic quest and his life after the Olympics through excerpts from Percy Williams' own diary, from interviews from those who knew and competed with Percy and through newspaper article excerpts. |
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The Legend of the Inter-High The Legend of The Inter High is a chronological history of the Vancouver & District Inter High School Track & Field Championships since its inception in 1904. Vancouverites can remember the days when Empire Stadium was overflowing with fans and high school students received a day off school to route for their team at this prestigious Championships. Many Olympians first attained notoriety at the Vancouver and District Championships. This publication includes a name index of every athlete who ever participated in the Championship finals, both A and B flights. Compiled by statisticians Ted Radcliff and Bill McNulty. |
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Canadian Athletics 1900-1992 Canadian Athletics 1839-1992 is a statistical account of the Canada's best athletic performances over the past 150 years in international competition including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games and World Championships. Compiled by statisticians Bill McNulty and Ted Radcliff. |
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