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The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming (Hardcover)
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The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming (Hardcover)
Series: Rowman & Littlefield Swimming Series
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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 deepest
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 reveals 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, as will all enthusiasts of the Olympic
Games."
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