Author: British Olympic AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Olympische-Spiele, London, Sommer.
Olympic Games, London, 1948
Author: British Olympic AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Olympische-Spiele, London, Sommer.
The Olympic Marathon
Author: David E. MartinPublisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 9780880119696
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
No Olympic event can rival the rich history and grand spectacle of the marathon. Created for the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 as a commemoration of the legendary run by the Greek messenger Philippides, the race has endured like no other, producing a century of awe-inspiring competition and unforgettable stories. The Olympic Marathon brings the high drama and rich details of the past 24 Olympic marathon races to life in a way no other book ever has. This definitive resource, written by world-renowned Olympic marathon experts David Martin and Roger Gynn, goes beyond statistics to offer readers a vivid chronicle of the athletes and their memorable marathon performances. Fans will relive the compelling moments that have made the Olympic marathon legendary: Spiridon Louis winning the first modern Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896, Emil Z "topek's dramatic triple-gold performance in 1952, Ethiopian Abebe Bikila winning a gold medal while running barefoot, Joan Benoit Samuelson earning her place in history as winner of the first Olympic women's marathon in 1984, and many other fascinating stories. For each race, The Olympic Marathon provides the following: -A summary of the geographical setting and political climate surrounding the Olympic Movement -A course map and detailed street description -A step-by-step narrative of how the race was run -Biographical sketches of the top three finishers -A "Looking Ahead" section, which summarizes marathon highlights leading up to the next Olympic marathon Generously illustrated, often with rare and never-before-published photos, a pictorial glimpse is provided into the contemporary atmosphere and dynamics of each race. Plus, for readers who want complete statistics on each race, the book provides a comprehensive appendix. Included are chronological and alphabetical race results for all men and women who participated in the event and listings of the fastest men's and women's Olympic marathon performances. The Olympic Marathon is the authoritative book on the race that has captured the imagination of the world. It's a one-of-a-kind resource that every fan of running and the Olympics will treasure.
The 1948 London Olympic Games. Programme, Olympic, World's and British Records ...
Author: Samuel Evelyn ThomasThe 1948 Olympics
Author: Bob PhillipsPublisher: SportsBooks Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The 1948 Olympics were the first of the post-war era. Britain was still suffering the after effects of the war: rationing still in operation, bomb sites remained throughout London and other major cities. Yet London took on the Games and staged them very successfully. There was no election of London as the chosen venue - the IOC decided on London without any vote. This book tells how the Games were managed, and their economic, political and social significance, including first-hand recollections of many of the competitors and of the press correspondents.
The London 1948 Olympic Games
Author: Bob WilcockPublisher:
ISBN: 9780955823619
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This new book by Bob Wilcock, President of the Society of Olympic Collectors, sets out in fascinating detail the stamps and postal history of the 1948 Olympic Games. With hundred of colour illustrations, it includes stamps, first day covers, postmarks, postal stationery, cigarette cards and other ephemera, as well as an essay by Douglas Muir, curator of Philately at the British Postal Museum & Archive, setting out the full story of the British stamp issue.
The Austerity Olympics
Author: Janie HamptonPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1781310017
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
‘An enthralling account.’ —Independent ‘A fascinating book … researched with an awesome thoroughness.’ —Daily Telegraph ‘Hampton’s excellent book should be compulsory reading for everyone involved in the 2012 London Olympics.’ —Daily Mail Critic’s Choice The budget for the 2012 Olympic village alone is already a billion pounds short. The likelihood of corporate sponsorship recedes with every day of the credit crunch. How on earth are we going to match the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing, let along top them? Fortunately, London has been through just such hard times before in the run-up to an Olympics, and in 1948 it showed just how to run a fantastic Games on a tiny budget – indeed, make them all the better for it. Janie Hampton’s book about the last time the Olympics came to London is a tale of female competitors sewing their own kit, teams ferried to the Games on red London buses and billeted in Spartan hostels or even army camps, and the main stadium being hastily cleared of greyhound racing to allow the athletics to take place. The total budget was £760,000, great athletes like Emil Zatopek and Fanny Blankers-Koen thrilled the crowds, and at the end a profit was turned! This is a book that becomes more relevant and ironically entertaining every day nearer to 2012.
The 1948 London Olympic Games
Author: Official Report of the London Olympic Games, July 29- August 14, 1948
Author: British Olympic AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Olympische-Spiele, Sommer, London.
Ephemeral Material from the London 1948 Olympic Games
Author: Official Report of the London Olympic Games, July 29th-Aug. 14th 1948
Author: British Olympic AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Olympic Games
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description