Beginning our 14th year and 1,200+ postings. A blog for athletes and fans of 20th century Track and Field culled from articles in sports journals of the day, original articles, book reviews, and commentaries from readers who lived and ran and coached in that era. We're equivalent to an Amer. Legion post of Track and Field but without cheap beer. You may contact us directly at irathermediate@gmail.com or write a comment below. George Brose, Courtenay, BC ed.
Rafer Johnson R.I.P.
December 2, 2020
I just saw a note on the Associated Press that Rafer Johnson, 1960 Decathlon Olympic Champion has died today at his home in Sherman Oaks, CA. . He was 86 years old.
Here is the link to the article: Rafer Johnson Has Passed Away
Bob Roncker of Cincinnati, Ohio has sent in this account of one day on the 1943 tour that Gunder Haegg of Sweden made to the US to help rais...
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