Most Memorable Moments in Olympic Swimming

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.

List of contents

Chronology
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1: Welcome the Women
Chapter 2: Before He Swung From Vines
Chapter 3: The Dawn of Greatness
Chapter 4: Meyer's Gold Mine
Chapter 5: Seven For Spitz
Chapter 6: Hello, and Goodbye
Chapter 7: A Matter of Timing
Chapter 8: Gulping Down Gold
Chapter 9: USA All the Way
Chapter 10: Brigitha Breaks Barrier
Chapter 11: Political Pawns
Chapter 12: Rowdy's Reaction
Chapter 13: A Tie Game
Chapter 14: The Best of Biondi
Chapter 15: Nesty Nets Gold
Chapter 16: The Dragon Slayer
Chapter 17: A Tale of Redemption
Chapter 18: Gold-Medal Guitar
Chapter 19: Eric the Eel
Chapter 20: A Tie Between Teammates
Chapter 21: Race of the Century
Chapter 22: An Illegal Kickstart
Chapter 23: An Anchor's Way
Chapter 24: A Half-Stroke For History
Chapter 25: Age is Just a Number
Chapter 26: Under Consideration

Appendix A: The Olympic Games (Dates/Sites)
Appendix B: Most Overall Medals (By Country)
Appendix C: Most Gold Medals (Career)
Appendix D: Most Medals (Career)
Appendix E: Most Gold Medals (Olympiad)
Appendix F: Most Medals (Olympiad)
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

About the author

By John Lohn

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: John Lohn, John P Lohn, John P. Lohn
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.08.2014
• EAN: 9781442236998
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-3699-8
• No. of pages: 194
• Series: Rowman & Littlefield Swimming Series; Rowman & Littlefield Swimming; Rowman & Littlefield Swimming Series
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; SPORTS & RECREATION / History, SPORTS & RECREATION / Olympics & Paralympics, history of sport, swimming, Swimming & diving, SPORTS & RECREATION / Water Sports / Swimming & Diving, Olympic & Paralympic games, Olympic and Paralympic games, Swimming and diving