Triumph of the Amateurs - The Rise, Ruin, and Banishment of Professional Rowing in the Gilded

The Triumph of the Amateurs is the story of the lost world or professional rowing in America, a sport that attracted crowds of thousands, widespread betting, and ultimately corruption that foretold its doom. It also discusses the rise of amateur rowing as America's first collegiate sport, its growth over the twentieth century, and current popularity for both men and women competing at all levels of the sport.

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By William Lanouette

Product details

• Authors: William Lanouette, Lanouette William
• Publisher: Taylor
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2021
• EAN: 9781493052769
• ISBN: 978-1-4930-5276-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Boating, Boating: Sport and leisure, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Boating, Corruption;Crew Racing;Gambling;Sculling;Sports;US History