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Set during the 1984 Summer Olympics, "100 Miles to Destiny" tells the compelling story of a 100 mile endurance run from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California. 162 athletes representing the nations of the world have assembled at the base of Squaw Valley to compete in an inaugural Olympic event - a foot race of 100 miles over the mountainous terrain of the Western Sierra Nevada. The cast of characters,... More

Set during the 1984 Summer Olympics, "100 Miles to Destiny" tells the compelling story of a 100 mile endurance run from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California. 162 athletes representing the nations of the world have assembled at the base of Squaw Valley to compete in an inaugural Olympic event - a foot race of 100 miles over the mountainous terrain of the Western Sierra Nevada. The cast of characters, who represent different nationalites competing in the race, will take the reader on an unforgettable journey. Much more than simply a book on sport, the story encompasses the personal and professional lives of the amateur athlete. The Western States Trail is the site of their journey where each athlete will take you on his personal quest for glory, and ultimately, his quest for Olympic gold.
The novel, "100 Miles to Destiny," is a unique work of literature, describing many topics and thoughts associated with the 23rd Olympics hosted by the City of Angels. Many of the characters depicted in the story are based on individuals the author met during his global travels during the 1980's. The reader experiences the Western States Trail through the eyes of this international field of competitors. You are invited to embark on a journey that encapsulates many nationalities; their history, culture, language and ideology. Politics, religion, relationships and of course running are the topics fully presented in this unprecedented work of fiction.

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