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About the author
Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk
Summary
Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike.
A must-read for all athletics fans, Great Sporting Events: Athletics looks at the top athletics competitions in the world and describes the history behind them, notable events and the personalities that helped to shape the sport.
Foreword
An exciting new series for sports fans that takes an in-depth look at the greatest sporting events around the world.
