Author: Jon Allison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938753582
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Briefly traces the history of the modern Olympic Games.
100 Great Olympic Moments
Author: Jon Allison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938753582
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Briefly traces the history of the modern Olympic Games.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780938753582
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Briefly traces the history of the modern Olympic Games.
100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History
Author: Bud Greenspan
Publisher: Stoddart
ISBN: 9781881649663
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Publisher: Stoddart
ISBN: 9781881649663
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Great Olympic Moments
Author: Michael Hurley
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1484635426
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1484635426
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Great Olympic Moments looks at great Olympic moments through the history of the modern Olympics and reasons why these moments were so memorable and made such an impact. It also includes a spread of Olympic records and an Olympic timeline.
Great Olympic Moments
Author: Haydn Middleton
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781432902643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781432902643
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.
The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming
Author: John Lohn
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442237007
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Every four years the summer Olympic Games capture the world’s attention. Over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries gather to prove they are the best in their sports. From the first competition held in 1896 to the 2012 London Olympics, the games have hosted some of swimming’s greatest victories and toughest defeats. Fans have witnessed Johnny Weissmuller win back-to-back Olympic gold medals before he found fame on the big screen as Tarzan; they have seen Dara Torres defy age to win three silver medals at the age of 41; and they will forever remember Michael Phelps capturing a record eight gold medals at the 2008 games. The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming relives the sport’s greatest moments on its biggest stage. Through careful research and the personal recollections from the athletes themselves, John Lohn has brought together the key performances, top athletes, major controversies, and improbable victories of the games. Organized chronologically, the progression of swimming as an Olympic sport comes to life as the top 25 moments are revealed. The best swimmers in Olympic history are featured throughout, from Mark Spitz and Ian Thorpe to Debbie Meyer and Dawn Fraser. Dozens of photographs highlight the athletes and their shared passion for swimming glory. Detailed appendixes include the top Olympic medal winners by country and by athlete, and a bibliography provides key swimming references for the reader. Swimming fans, coaches, athletes, and researchers will enjoy this history of a sport rich in tradition and spectacular moments.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442237007
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Every four years the summer Olympic Games capture the world’s attention. Over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries gather to prove they are the best in their sports. From the first competition held in 1896 to the 2012 London Olympics, the games have hosted some of swimming’s greatest victories and toughest defeats. Fans have witnessed Johnny Weissmuller win back-to-back Olympic gold medals before he found fame on the big screen as Tarzan; they have seen Dara Torres defy age to win three silver medals at the age of 41; and they will forever remember Michael Phelps capturing a record eight gold medals at the 2008 games. The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming relives the sport’s greatest moments on its biggest stage. Through careful research and the personal recollections from the athletes themselves, John Lohn has brought together the key performances, top athletes, major controversies, and improbable victories of the games. Organized chronologically, the progression of swimming as an Olympic sport comes to life as the top 25 moments are revealed. The best swimmers in Olympic history are featured throughout, from Mark Spitz and Ian Thorpe to Debbie Meyer and Dawn Fraser. Dozens of photographs highlight the athletes and their shared passion for swimming glory. Detailed appendixes include the top Olympic medal winners by country and by athlete, and a bibliography provides key swimming references for the reader. Swimming fans, coaches, athletes, and researchers will enjoy this history of a sport rich in tradition and spectacular moments.
The 100 Greatest Moments at the Olympics
Author: Mark Crossland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903009376
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
One of the greatest moments in Olympic history was when Jesse Owens went to pick up his four gold medals in 1936 in Nazi Germany. This book features this, and many more such instances, accompanied by around 200 full-colour photographs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903009376
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
One of the greatest moments in Olympic history was when Jesse Owens went to pick up his four gold medals in 1936 in Nazi Germany. This book features this, and many more such instances, accompanied by around 200 full-colour photographs.
100 Unforgettable Moments in the Winter Olympics
Author: Bob Italia
Publisher: Abdo & Daughters
ISBN: 9781562396961
Category : Winter Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recounts memorable events from past Winter Olympic games from Eddie Eagan's gold medal in bobsledding at Lake Placid in 1932 to Tommy Moe's alpine skiing medal in 1994.
Publisher: Abdo & Daughters
ISBN: 9781562396961
Category : Winter Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Recounts memorable events from past Winter Olympic games from Eddie Eagan's gold medal in bobsledding at Lake Placid in 1932 to Tommy Moe's alpine skiing medal in 1994.
Great Summer Olympic Moments
Author: Nathan Aaseng
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780822515364
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Discusses unusual and memorable athletic performances that have taken place in the history of the summer Olympics.
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780822515364
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Discusses unusual and memorable athletic performances that have taken place in the history of the summer Olympics.
One hundred greatest moments in Olympic history
Author: Bud Greenspan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Great Olympic Moments in Time
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 0
Book Description
The book is a collection of stories and images of some of the most iconic Olympic moments, from Los Angeles 1932 to Turin 2006. It highlights the role of Omega as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games, and the history of Olympic timing.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 0
Book Description
The book is a collection of stories and images of some of the most iconic Olympic moments, from Los Angeles 1932 to Turin 2006. It highlights the role of Omega as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games, and the history of Olympic timing.