How Long to Read Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II

How Long Does it Take to Read Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 53 minutes to read Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II by Ian Stone

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

British athletics in the era of Chariots of Fire is explored through the rediscovered life of amateur and professional runner and leading British coach, Alec Nelson. Though necessary for competitive success, professional coaches were kept firmly in their place by the socially elite athletes and administrators of the sport. The contradictions and hypocrisy within athletics, and the class-based antagonism between amateurism and professionalism, are central themes of this book. The relationship between professional trainers and amateur athletes and clubs is examined, and the resistance to change while British Olympic performances increasingly fell behind. The sporting world and its main personalities are brought to life through exploring the clubs Nelson coached (Cambridge University, the Army, the Achilles Club and various Olympic teams), the athletes he trained (Harold Abrahams, Douglas Lowe and Bob Tisdall among them) and the controversies over the methods and role of coaches. The book also brings to light a remarkable partnership which crossed the lines of social class, between Nelson and his mentor, Philip Noel-Baker, a prominent Olympian and politician who attempted to modernise British athletics.

How long is Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II?

Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II by Ian Stone is 591 pages long, and a total of 148,341 words.

This makes it 199% the length of the average book. It also has 181% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 30 minutes to read Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II aloud.

What Reading Level is Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II?

Alec Nelson and British Athletics prior to World War II is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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