Below the Surface - The History of Competitive Swimming (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2021
Authors:	John Lohn
Dimensions:	239 x 162 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	310
ISBN-13:	978-1-5381-4292-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Swimming & diving > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	1-5381-4292-9
Barcode:	9781538142929

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