The Most Memorable Moments In Olympic Swimming
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Author |
: John Lohn |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 195 |
Release |
: 2014-08-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781442237001 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1442237007 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming by : John Lohn
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 |
: John Lohn |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield Swimming Series |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2014 |
ISBN-10 |
: 144223699X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781442236998 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (9X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming by : John Lohn
This book brings to life the most memorable Olympic swimming moments in history, ranging from the early days of the games to the present. It describes in detail the best races and rivalries as well as the best stories of the Olympic Movement.
Author |
: John Lohn |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 311 |
Release |
: 2021-06-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538142936 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538142937 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Below the Surface by : John Lohn
A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented level, and individual performances that are groundbreaking and awe-inspiring, such as Australian Fanny Durack becoming the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1912 and Jason Lezak leading the US to a come-from-behind victory in the 400 freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics. While controversies such as doping and the advent of tech suits have troubled the sport, a new generation of athletes have produced fresh enthusiasm for competitive swimming. Below the Surface offers little-known stories, unique insight, and a detailed history of a great sport with a remarkable past and an exciting future.
Author |
: Karen Rosen |
Publisher |
: ABDO |
Total Pages |
: 66 |
Release |
: 2014-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781629686554 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1629686557 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving by : Karen Rosen
Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Swimming and Diving 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 swimming and diving, 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 |
: Kelly Gonsalves |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 386 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0967417104 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780967417103 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Synopsis First to the Wall by : Kelly Gonsalves
Author |
: Linda K. Fuller |
Publisher |
: Springer |
Total Pages |
: 296 |
Release |
: 2018-10-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783319767925 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3319767925 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis Female Olympian and Paralympian Events by : Linda K. Fuller
Female Olympian and Paralympian Events is a groundbreaking book that examines women’s sports in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which have long been underappreciated and under-analyzed. The book begins with a brief background on women’s participation in the Olympic Games and their role relative to the International Olympic Committee, then introduces the underlying Gendered Critical Discourse Analysis theory used throughout the book’s analysis before delving into a literature review of female Olympians and Paralympians’ events. It includes a listing of noteworthy “firsts” in the field, followed by individual discussions of twenty-eight Summer and seven Winter events, analyzed according to their historical, rhetorical, and popular cultural representations. Women’s unique role(s) in the various events are discussed, particular athletes and Paralympic events are highlighted, and original tables are also included. At the end of each section, affiliated organizations and resources are included in this invaluable referential volume.
Author |
: Greg Kehm |
Publisher |
: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages |
: 52 |
Release |
: 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1404209700 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781404209701 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Olympic Swimming and Diving by : Greg Kehm
A history of swimming and diving as Olympic events includes short biographies of the stars of the sports, including Johnny Weissmuller, Greg Louganis, and Mark Phelps.
Author |
: Len Berman |
Publisher |
: Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781402220999 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1402220995 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Greatest Moments in Sports by : Len Berman
A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.
Author |
: Bud Greenspan |
Publisher |
: Stoddart |
Total Pages |
: 128 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1881649679 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781881649670 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History by : Bud Greenspan
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Author |
: Haydn Middleton |
Publisher |
: Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1432902644 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781432902643 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Olympic Moments by : Haydn Middleton
Explores some of the great moments and personalities of the Olympics, from the inception of the modern games in 1896 through the present.