Letter

Archive

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Shanaman Sports Museum

Name/Title

Letter

Entry/Object ID

2015.05.6L

Scope and Content

Letter- affidavit signed by racewalking officials that R.A.B. Young walked 220 yards in 35 3/5 seconds on July 3, 1897. This walk set a new world record.

Lexicon

Search Terms

racewalking, heel-to-toe

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Feb 6, 1899

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Young, R.A.B.

Person or Organization

Young, Robert

Person or Organization

Tacoma Athletic Club