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The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone

by Jack Batten
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Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast.
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Publisher: Tundra

Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 5, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781770490635
  • Release date: June 5, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781770490635
  • File size: 4997 KB
  • Release date: June 5, 2009
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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:8.2
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:7

Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast.
Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Juvenile Nonfiction Sports & Recreations
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Tundra

    Kindle Book
    Release date: June 5, 2009

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781770490635
    Release date: June 5, 2009

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781770490635
    File size: 4997 KB
    Release date: June 5, 2009

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 8.2
    Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    Text Difficulty: 7
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