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Faster Than Ever: The History of Sprint Records and the Athletes Who Set Them
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 8 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
How fast can humans really run? And will someone always be able to run faster?
In Faster Than Ever: The History of Sprint Records and the Athletes Who Set Them, young readers ages 6-10 explore the thrilling story of human speed through the lens of sprinting history. From dusty dirt tracks and hand-timed races to modern stadiums and world-record performances, this book shows how sprinting became one of the most exciting sports on Earth.
Readers will journey through:
The earliest sprint races before stopwatches
The change from yards to meters and why it mattered
Outdoor and indoor sprinting-from tight indoor tracks to full outdoor laps
The science behind timing, fairness, and record keeping
Legendary sprint records and the athletes who made history
Along the way, kids learn that sprint records aren't just about winning races. They reflect improvements in training, technology, opportunity, and belief. With clear explanations, engaging storytelling, and kid-appropriate language, this book makes track and field history accessible and exciting.
Written for curious kids, parents, and educators, Faster Than Ever blends sports, history, science, and perseverance into one inspiring nonfiction read.
Whether your child loves running, sports history, or simply asking what's possible?, this book invites them to take their mark-and race through time.
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