The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming write by John Lohn. This book was released on 2014-08-14. The Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving
Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving write by Karen Rosen. This book was released on 2014-08-01. Great Moments in Olympic Swimming & Diving available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History
The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History write by John Lohn. This book was released on 2018-08-24. The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History
100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History write by Bud Greenspan. This book was released on 1995. 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Olympic Swimming and Diving
Olympic Swimming and Diving - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Olympic Swimming and Diving write by Greg Kehm. This book was released on 2007-01-01. Olympic Swimming and Diving available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
