- Summary
- This book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. It traces the story of the team that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower.
- Format
- Book
- Author/Creator
- Brown, Daniel James, 1951-
- Published
- New York : Viking, [2013]
©2013
- Locale
- United States
Washington (State)
Seattle
- Contents
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1899-1933: What seasons they have been through
1934: Resiliency
1935: The parts that really matter
1936: Touching the divine.
- Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-392) and index.
1899-1933: What seasons they have been through -- 1934: Resiliency -- 1935: The parts that really matter -- 1936: Touching the divine.
