The Most Memorable Moments In Olympic Swimming
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The Most Memorable Moments In Olympic Swimming
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Author : John Lohn
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-08-14
The Most Memorable Moments In Olympic Swimming written by John Lohn and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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
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Author : Karen Rosen
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2014-08-01
Great Moments In Olympic Swimming Diving written by Karen Rosen and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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
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Author : John Lohn
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-08-24
The 100 Greatest Swimmers In History written by John Lohn and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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.
Below The Surface
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Author : John Lohn
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-06-09
Below The Surface written by John Lohn and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented level, and individual performances that are groundbreaking and awe-inspiring, such as Australian Fanny Durack becoming the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1912 and Jason Lezak leading the US to a come-from-behind victory in the 400 freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics. While controversies such as doping and the advent of tech suits have troubled the sport, a new generation of athletes have produced fresh enthusiasm for competitive swimming. Below the Surface offers little-known stories, unique insight, and a detailed history of a great sport with a remarkable past and an exciting future.
Olympic Swimming And Diving
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Author : Greg Kehm
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Olympic Swimming And Diving written by Greg Kehm and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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.
100 Greatest Moments In Olympic History
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Author : Bud Greenspan
language : en
Publisher: Stoddart
Release Date : 1995
100 Greatest Moments In Olympic History written by Bud Greenspan and has been published by Stoddart this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Profiles the accomplishments of one hundred athletes in Olympic competition throughout the 20th century.
Female Olympian And Paralympian Events
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Author : Linda K. Fuller
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-10-04
Female Olympian And Paralympian Events written by Linda K. Fuller and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Social Science categories.
Female Olympian and Paralympian Events is a groundbreaking book that examines women’s sports in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which have long been underappreciated and under-analyzed. The book begins with a brief background on women’s participation in the Olympic Games and their role relative to the International Olympic Committee, then introduces the underlying Gendered Critical Discourse Analysis theory used throughout the book’s analysis before delving into a literature review of female Olympians and Paralympians’ events. It includes a listing of noteworthy “firsts” in the field, followed by individual discussions of twenty-eight Summer and seven Winter events, analyzed according to their historical, rhetorical, and popular cultural representations. Women’s unique role(s) in the various events are discussed, particular athletes and Paralympic events are highlighted, and original tables are also included. At the end of each section, affiliated organizations and resources are included in this invaluable referential volume.
Gold In The Water
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Author : P. H. Mullen
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2003-02-25
Gold In The Water written by P. H. Mullen and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Examines the psyches, backgrounds, and motivations of the United States 2000 Olympic swim team and describes the journey these swimmers must take to compete in the Olympics, including training and competitions.
Making Waves
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Author : Shirley Babashoff
language : en
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Release Date : 2016-07-05
Making Waves written by Shirley Babashoff and has been published by Santa Monica Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
In her extraordinary swimming career, Shirley Babashoff set thirty-nine national records and eleven world records. Prior to the 1990s, she was the most successful U.S. female Olympian and, in her prime, was widely considered to be the greatest female swimmer in the world. Heading into the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Babashoff was pictured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and followed closely by the media. Hopes were high that she would become “the female Mark Spitz.” All of that changed once Babashoff questioned the shocking masculinity of the swimmers on the East German women’s team. Once celebrated as America’s golden girl, Babashoff was accused of poor sportsmanship and vilified by the press with a new nickname: “Surly Shirley.” Making Waves displays the remarkable strength and resilience that made Babashoff such a dynamic champion. From her difficult childhood and beginnings as a determined young athlete growing up in Southern California in the 1960s, through her triumphs as the greatest female amateur swimmer in the world, Babashoff tells her story in the same unflinching manner that made her both the most dominant female swimmer of her time and one of the most controversial athletes in Olympic history.
Wobbles
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Author : Nadine Neumann
language : en
Publisher: Interactive Publications
Release Date : 2009
Wobbles written by Nadine Neumann and has been published by Interactive Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
There are moments when the world slows down for us, when time expands so that we can feel, see, smell acutely that instant, and we become aware that these few moments will change our life. I had a thousand thoughts that stopped rushing for a few minutesùjust long enough for me to swim four laps of the pool that would play host to the Olympics of the millennium.ùNadine Neumann, Olympian This is a story for you; a story about an imaginative child who wanted to go to the Olympics, a girl who wobbled at times and fell to disastrous depths, a young woman who would not stop when the world told her to. This is a story about an ordinary girl who wanted something extraordinary. A raw and honest account about the tensions, contradictions and passions of aspiring to become an elite athlete. Nadine's story is a personal depiction of her journey and how she made sense of it all to become a happy, well balanced exceptional human being. A great read.ùDeidre Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Macquarie University Sport and Recreation Get ready to leap out of your scat, shed a tear, giggle stupidly, and punch the air. This story will take you on a unique journey through the world of elite sport. Nadine's journey should be essential reading for anyone contemplating life as an elite sportsperson. Nadine wasn't one of Australia's fastest or most successful swimmers, but she just might be one of the most courageous.ùDuncan Armstrong, Olympian, Sports Presenter