In 1952-1954 the author of the book prepared the leading masters of the country to participate in the XV Olympic Games and a number of other responsible competitions. In the process of this work and pedagogical activity at Leningrad State University. A. A. Zhdanov brought up such masters of athletics as A. Ignatiev, H. Potter, F. Golubev, S. Shumilov, who can combine sports with excellent studies. The author's views on the process of year-round training and some other issues were influenced by the Soviet school of athletics and on the basis of personal sports and pedagogical activities.