Catch Me If You Can: Revolutionizing My Sport, Breaking World Records and Creating a Legacy for Tanzania
- ISBN-10
- 1782558985
- ISBN-13
- 9781782558989
- Series
- Catch Me If You Can
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-06-01
- Publisher
- Meyer & Meyer Sport
- Authors
- Myles Schrag, Filbert Bayi
Description
Half a century ago, Filbert Bayi revolutionized how the middle-distance races were run. During that heyday of athletics competition, before pacers were hired to take the lead, the unheralded Tanzanian served as his own rabbit. The innovative Bayi set a blistering pace that dared formidable challengers from around the globe to 'catch me if you can.' After a singular career that included two world records and Olympic and Commonwealth Games medals, Bayi took the same assertive approach into post-racing life as an educator and sports administrator. He still embodies excellence in a school and foundation that bear his name as he strives to improve his country and community. In telling his long-awaited story, Bayi recounts hardships as well as enduring friendships with great rivals like John Walker. Over nearly 70 years, his experiences consistently reflect the three values he treasures most — sacrifice, commitment and confidence — setting an unforgettable example for anyone, anywhere, to follow.
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