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Olympics

By Chris Oxlade; Andy Crawford; Bob Langrish; Steve Teague

Book information

Publisher
DK
Year
2005
ISBN
0756610842, 9780756610845, 0756610834, 9780756610838
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
47 MB (48893656 bytes)
Series
DK eyewitness books
Pages
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm\71
Time added
2013-01-24 20:00:00
Физическая культура и спорт;Теория и методика олим

Description

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day. What were the Olympics? -- Ancient games -- Olympia discovered -- Olympics reborn -- Traditions -- From the beginning -- Summer Games -- Winter Games -- Paralympics -- Comings and goings -- Great Olympians -- Getting fit -- Shapes and sizes -- Changing styles -- Made to measure -- Wheels of fortune -- Skates and skis -- Fancy footwork -- Perfect timing -- Spoilsports -- Behind the scenes -- Stadium -- Into the future -- Did you know? -- Famous Olympians -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index

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