Track and Field's G.O.A.T.: Usain Bolt, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and More
JOE LEVIT Lerner Publications Minneapolis Lerner sports sports greatest of all Time Track and Fields G.O.A.T. USAIN BOLT JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE AND MORE
ON YOUR MARKS Track and field is one of the world’s oldest sports The Olympic Games started in Greece in 776 BCE Men competed in events such as races discus throw and long jump But women weren’t allowed to participate Women were finally able to compete in Olympic track and field in 1928 The Games have continued to evolve over time The site of the Olympic Games in Greece 4
WILMA RUDOLPH won three gold medals at the 1960 Olympics PAAVO NURMI’S world record for the 10,000-meter race stood for almost 13 years JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE holds the top six scores in the heptathlon CARL LEWIS won four straight gold medals in the long jump Choosing the greatest of all time G.O.A.T. is a tough task A lot has changed in track and field over the years Modern gear such as shoes and clothes is much lighter than gear used to be The World Athletics Championships happen every two years instead of every four Performance-enhancing substances such as steroids have been banned FACTS AT A GLANCE 5 5
