Bob Cassidy
En un Oeste que va perdiendo sus tradiciones para dejar paso al progreso, Butch Cassidy es un muchacho que, después de cometer un pequeño delito, es indultado por el Gobernador de Wyoming con la condición de que no volverá a las andadas. Durante una partida de cartas conoce a Sundance Kid, un joven de su edad con el que simpatiza inmediatamente: ambos son amantes de la aventura, del riesgo y de la vida en libertad y pronto se ponen de acuerdo para atracar bancos y cometer otras fechorías que los convierten en forajidos.
Mike
John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.
