The Fastest Men on Earth , first published in 1988 as a tie-in to the Thames Television series of the same name, is reissued here in a new, exciting format, fully revised and updated to include the incredible men's 100 meters final at the Beijing 2008 Games. Each chapter discusses not only the race itself, but also the preliminary rounds, dramas, and controversies, and includes interviews with all the key players, not just the champion. Immaculately researched and written in an entertaining style, this book brings to life some of the greatest athletes who ever set foot on a running track.