Why? The Science of Athletics

HO\iV NEGROES HOLD THEIR FORM Fig. l31. ] ESSE OwENs, U.S.A ., swiftest of all human beings. Winner of Olympic Gold Medals, 103(;, for lOO and 200 metres and long jump and in the 4x J.OO metres relay F1g. 132. j ACK LoNDON. British Gmana. superb sprinter and high jumper Fig. l3o. HARRY EowAilD. West Indies. Winner of three English titles in one afternoon Plate 31 [Facing pa.ge 357