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Bourdonnais, Louis de la
(Encyclopedia) Bourdonnais, Louis de la (Louis-Charles Mahé de la Bourdonnais), 1795–1840, French chess player, b. La Réunion. A pupil of Alexandre Deschappelles, he defeated his mentor in 1821 and…bicycle racing
(Encyclopedia) bicycle racing or cycling, an internationally popular sport conducted on closed courses or the open road. Track racing takes place at a velodrome, usually a banked 1,093.6 ft (.333 km…Brewer's: Events
At all events. In any case; be the issue what it may; “utcumque ceciderit.” In the event, as “In the event of his being elected,” means in case, or provided he is elected; if the result…Field Events
Field EventsEvent Mark Date Set LocationHigh Jump: World 6-101/4Stefka Kostadinova, Bulgaria Aug. 30, 1987 Rome Olympic 6-83/4Stefka Kostadinova, BulgariaAug. 3, 1996Atlanta American 6-8…Field Events
Field EventsEvent Mark Date Set LocationHigh Jump: World 8-01/2 Javier Sotomayor, Cuba July 27, 1993 Salamanca, SPA Olympic 7- 10Charles Austin, USAJuly 28, 1996Atlanta American 7-101/…Field Events
Field EventsEvent Mark Date Set LocationHigh Jump: World 6-101/4Stefka Kostadinova, Bulgaria Aug. 30, 1987 Rome Olympic 6- 8Louise Ritter, USA Sept. 30, 1988 Seoul American 6- 8Louise…2002 Events
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