His Own Man explores the contradictions of a man caught between personal ambition and historical forces. Was Otto Peltzer a victim, a hero, or something in between? This gripping biography delves into the life of a German athlete who defied expectations, challenged authority, and ultimately sought redemption on his own terms. Perfect for readers interested in sports history, World War II stories, and tales of human endurance.
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His Own Man
Otto Peltzer: Champion Athlete, Nazi Victim, Indian Hero
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His Own Man
Otto Peltzer: Champion Athlete, Nazi Victim, Indian Hero
About this book
A champion's rise, a nation's fall, and one man's fight for redemption. The extraordinary life of Otto Peltzer unfolds against the backdrop of 20th-century turmoil. From athletic glory as a world-record-breaking runner to the depths of Nazi persecution in Mauthausen, Peltzer's journey is a testament to resilience. Discover how this complex figure, once celebrated and later condemned, found purpose coaching street children in India, leaving an indelible mark on the world of sports.
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Historical BiographiesTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword by Peter Lovesey
- Mauthausen KZ, Austria, 11 April 1941
- Father to the Man
- The Patriot
- The Runner
- The Student
- Otto the Strange
- Sportkanone
- Lunch With Nurmi
- Triumph At Stamford Bridge
- Apotheosis In Berlin
- The Schoolmaster
- World Master
- New Worlds
- Accident At Neustadt
- Asian Adventures
- Down Under
- Preparing Los Angeles
- Olympic Frustration
- Persona Non Grata
- Rutilus rutilus
- ‘Expert Spectator’
- The Exile
- Abandon Hope
- Liberation
- Unwanted
- The Man Who Conquered India
- Who Was Otto Peltzer?
- Otto Peltzer Career Statistics
- Bibliography
- Index
- Photographs
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