nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Brown, Daniel James creator text nyu New York Penguin Books c2013 2013 monographic eng

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404 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. 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 specialized Daniel James Brown Includes bibliographical references and index Rowing United States History Rowers United States Biography 9780143125471 (pbk.) UMP 150605 20251125102958.0 vtls000087854