02175cam a22003133u 4500 39870 UtSlPG 20260610133919.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Duffield, J. W. Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-31 Produced by Donald Cummings, Rod Crawford and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner" by J. W. Duffield is a fictional story written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character Bert Wilson, a college athlete who excels in running and is gearing up for a chance to compete in the prestigious Olympic Games. The excitement builds as Bert participates in various races, faces challenges both on and off the track, and showcases his determination and physical prowess. The opening of the book introduces readers to Bert's thrilling victory in a modified marathon race during an intercollegiate meet, where he emerges as a champion amid fierce competition. Following his triumph, Bert is celebrated by his peers and his trainer, Reddy, who praises his exceptional running skills. The beginning also hints at Bert's strong friendships with fellow students Dick and Tom, showcasing camaraderie and support as they prepare for future competitions. As Bert continues his training regimen, he demonstrates an indomitable spirit and readiness to face the upcoming Olympic trials, setting the stage for further adventures and challenges in pursuit of athletic glory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified College students -- Juvenile fiction Marathon running -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39870 80709 80709