Author : Bud Greenspan
Publisher : Stoddart
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,42 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781881649663
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Author : Bud Greenspan
Publisher : Stoddart
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 39,56 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781881649670
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Author : Barbara M. Linde
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,26 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404209725
An introduction to Olympic wrestling features a history of the Olympic games and profiles of ancient and modern champions.
Author : John Lohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 30,48 MB
Release : 2018-08-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 153811383X
In The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History, John Lohn profiles some of the biggest names the sport has ever seen, from Mark Spitz and Tracy Caulkins to Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps. Each swimmer is ranked based on achievements such as Olympic medals, world and European championships, and world records. Lohn provides insight into how these swimmers became the best in their sport by detailing their accomplishments, finest performances, records, and noteworthy biographical information. This new, updated edition contains results from the two most recent World Championships and the 2016 Olympic Games, and while many athletes further cemented their top-100 status, some newcomers also made their way into the rankings—including Katie Ledecky, who launched herself high up the list with her dominating performances. The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History also features a new section highlighting the top coaches in the sport and includes multiple appendixes that serve as wonderful references for information such as world and Olympic medal counts of the profiled swimmers. Fans, coaches, athletes, and sport historians alike will find this an indispensable resource.
Author : John Lohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 21,42 MB
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1442237007
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.
Author : Joe Garner
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780547547985
The creators of the best-selling And the Crowd Goes Wild present an officially endorsed collection of key historical events that combines archival photography with coverage of such famed stories as the Immaculate Reception, the Ice Bowl and the Music City Miracle, in a volume complemented by a 10-part documentary by an Emmy Award-winning team.
Author : Robert Greenberger
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 47,64 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0785837140
The Bat. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. The World's Greatest Detective. Whatever you call him, Bruce "The Batman" Wayne remains one of the most iconic comic book characters of all time. And to mark Batman's 80th anniversary, this volume encapsulates the most memorable moments that have left fans stunned, in awe, or heartbroken since his inception. While Gotham is perpetually in peril, the world in general is better with the Bat in it. Whether it's his sharp wit, his extravagant mansion, or extensive back catalog of vehicles and gadgets. From creator Bob Kane to Tom King's 100-issue run that started in 2018, Batman has morphed with the times. There's so much to love about Batman and the characters that surrounds them. His villains, his Robins, his love interests…they all find him as irresistible as the general public. The moral ambiguity that makes him one of the most relatable characters in DC's extended universe. Part of "The Big Three" and host to a slew of orphaned Robins, Batman is a pivotal part to many characters in the extended DCU. Batman has had many writers, his cowl has been worn by a plethora of different actors, and while many people have a favorite Batman, there's no doubt that he's the fan favorite. No comic book nerd's collection is complete without Batman: 100 Greatest Moments.
Author : Haydn Middleton
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 18,77 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781432902643
Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.
Author : Karen Rosen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 36,43 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629686565
Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Track and Field tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in track and field, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : David Goldblatt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 10,39 MB
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0393254119
“A people’s history of the Olympics.”—New York Times Book Review A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year The Games is best-selling sportswriter David Goldblatt’s sweeping, definitive history of the modern Olympics. Goldblatt brilliantly traces their history from the reinvention of the Games in Athens in 1896 to Rio in 2016, revealing how the Olympics developed into a global colossus and highlighting how they have been buffeted by (and affected by) domestic and international conflicts. Along the way, Goldblatt reveals the origins of beloved Olympic traditions (winners’ medals, the torch relay, the eternal flame) and popular events (gymnastics, alpine skiing, the marathon). And he delivers memorable portraits of Olympic icons from Jesse Owens to Nadia Comaneci, the Dream Team to Usain Bolt.
