No bodies, no burned out tanks, no blown out apartment buildings, no posturing politicians. Still these pictures say a lot about today's world.
Yuri Gagarin Stadium in Chernihiv, UkraineBeginning 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.
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