Astisendo Grupo Editorial La Carrera Del Siglo Comic Spanish

Astisendo Grupo Editorial La Carrera Del Siglo Comic Spanish Golden . La Carrera Del Siglo: The Race of the Century | A Historical Graphic Novel by Astisendo Grupo EditorialUncover one of the most unbelievable and bizarre forgotten tales in sports history with La Carrera Del Siglo, the stunning Spanish-language graphic novel from ASTISENDO GRUPO EDITORIAL. This is not just a story about a race, it´s a meticulously researched and brilliantly visualized journey into a moment in time when ambition, chaos, and sheer absurdity collided on the world´s biggest stage. Perfect for the Fan Zone, this book transcends the typical sports narrative, offering a unique reading experience for lovers of history and comics alike.Prepare to be transported to a pivotal, sweltering moment in athletic history. It is August 30, 1904, during the third Olympic Games of our era. On the bustling, dusty streets of St. Louis (Missouri, United States), the most disastrous marathon in the history of the sport is about to unfold.With a terrible time of 3 hours, 28 minutes and 53 seconds, only 14 of the 32 runners managed to finish the slowest, most cheating and milestone-filled marathon of all time. This legendary event was defined by an incredible series of circumstances, including:* Scorching temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius, pushing athletes to their absolute limit.* A confusing, poorly marked course that led runners astray on dusty, vehicle-filled roads.* The first recorded case of organized doping in the modern Olympic Games.* The groundbreaking participation of the first African athletes to compete in an Olympic Games, who had journeyed from the nearby World´s Fair.* A Cuban postman who arrived at the start line dressed in street clothes, whose pants legs were kindly cut off by a discus thrower so he could run more comfortably.* An athlete who brazenly traveled part of the long route by car before rejoining the race.* And a host of other participants with amazing and scarcely believable personal circumstances.La Carrera Del Siglo offers a compelling and unforgettable reading experience. Witness this chaotic event unfold through a powerful visual narrative that masterfully captures the drama, the dark humor, and the sheer grit of the day. This masterpiece of historical storytelling allows you to connect with the real-life characters and their incredible struggles and schemes. It's an essential addition for enthusiasts of sports history, connoisseurs of high-quality graphic novels, and anyone who revels in true stories that are stranger than fiction. Discover the human element behind the unbelievable headlines and experience the 1904 St. Louis marathon as never before.Technical Specifications* Original Title: La Carrera Del Siglo* Publisher: ASTISENDO GRUPO EDITORIAL* Language: Spanish* Category: Fan zone* Subcategory: Books and comics* Format: Graphic Novel / Comic. tradeinn Techinn