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The Boys In The Boat

An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin

by Daniel James Brown ...

**Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men's eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.'It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion' – The Times**It is considered one of the most difficult sports in the world. For Joe Rantz, it might be his only ... Read more

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**Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men's eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.'It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion' – The Times**It is considered one of the most difficult sports in the world. For Joe Rantz, it might be his only
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The Dirtiest Race in History

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'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of all time, by others as the greatest. The final of the men's 100 metres at those Olympics ... Read more

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'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of all time, by others as the greatest. The final of the men's 100 metres at those Olympics
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The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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**Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain.**For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine ... Read more

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**Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George ClooneyThe #1 New York Times–bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany—from the author of Facing the Mountain.**For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine
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My Sergei

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The Olympic gold medalist offers a poignant, loving account of her life with her long-time partner and beloved husband, Sergei Grinkov, from their first introduction and successive world pairs skating championships, to their storybook romance and marriage, to the fatal heart attack that took Sergei's life. ... Read more

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The Olympic gold medalist offers a poignant, loving account of her life with her long-time partner and beloved husband, Sergei Grinkov, from their first introduction and successive world pairs skating championships, to their storybook romance and marriage, to the fatal heart attack that took Sergei's life.
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O esporte paraolímpico no Brasil

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by Renato Francisco Rodrigues Marques, Gustavo Luis Gutierrez ...

Esta obra é uma homenagem ao Esporte Paralímpico e à sociedade brasileira, pois retrata, de maneira cuidadosa e signifi cativa, a relação entre o esporte e a sociedade contemporânea, propiciando a nós, leitores, acesso ao conhecimento teórico sobre esse grande fenômeno cultural e, o mais importante, inspiração para novas reflexões. ... Read more

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Esta obra é uma homenagem ao Esporte Paralímpico e à sociedade brasileira, pois retrata, de maneira cuidadosa e signifi cativa, a relação entre o esporte e a sociedade contemporânea, propiciando a nós, leitores, acesso ao conhecimento teórico sobre esse grande fenômeno cultural e, o mais importante, inspiração para novas reflexões.
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The Irish Whales

Olympians of Old New York

by Kevin Martin ...

In the early 1900s, the Olympic Games track and field throwing events were dominated by a group of Irish-born weight throwers representing the United States. Of immense size and with a larger-than-life presence, these athletes came to be known as the “Irish Whales.”In The Irish Whales: Olympians of Old New York, Kevin Martin shares the untold story of these Irish American athletes who competed ... Read more

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In the early 1900s, the Olympic Games track and field throwing events were dominated by a group of Irish-born weight throwers representing the United States. Of immense size and with a larger-than-life presence, these athletes came to be known as the “Irish Whales.”In The Irish Whales: Olympians of Old New York, Kevin Martin shares the untold story of these Irish American athletes who competed
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Running in Borrowed Shoes

Thane Baker and the 1952 Summer Games

by Catherine Baker Nicholson ...

Thane Baker grew up in the Kansas Dust Bowl. An Olympic medal winner from his small town gave seven-year-old Thane hopes for his own Olympic glory. Yet a work injury at age fourteen shoved steel behind his kneecap and ended his dreams. When new on his college campus, a coach allowed Thane to walk onto the track team. Three years later, Thane earned an unexpected berth on the 1952 United States ... Read more

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Thane Baker grew up in the Kansas Dust Bowl. An Olympic medal winner from his small town gave seven-year-old Thane hopes for his own Olympic glory. Yet a work injury at age fourteen shoved steel behind his kneecap and ended his dreams. When new on his college campus, a coach allowed Thane to walk onto the track team. Three years later, Thane earned an unexpected berth on the 1952 United States
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Shattered Hopes

Canada's Boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games

by Sheila Robertson ...

On December 27, 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, a distant land unknown to most Canadians. A crucial fall-out was the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, which Canada eventually joined, forcing 212 Canadian athletes to shelve their Olympic dreams, some temporarily, many forever. For the athletes, there was and is sadness at a missed opportunity to excel on the ... Read more

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On December 27, 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, a distant land unknown to most Canadians. A crucial fall-out was the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, which Canada eventually joined, forcing 212 Canadian athletes to shelve their Olympic dreams, some temporarily, many forever. For the athletes, there was and is sadness at a missed opportunity to excel on the
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Understanding the Olympics

by John Horne, Garry Whannel ...

How did the Olympics evolve into a multi-national phenomenon? How can the Olympics help us to understand the relationship between sport and society? What will be the impact and legacy of the Olympics after Tokyo in 2020? Understanding the Olympics answers all these questions by exploring the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic context of the Games.This thoroughly revised and ... Read more

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How did the Olympics evolve into a multi-national phenomenon? How can the Olympics help us to understand the relationship between sport and society? What will be the impact and legacy of the Olympics after Tokyo in 2020? Understanding the Olympics answers all these questions by exploring the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic context of the Games.This thoroughly revised and
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Chris Hoy

The Autobiography

by Sir Chris Hoy ...

Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoy’s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his country’s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.This 33-year-old cycling fanatic from Murrayfield in the suburbs of Edinburgh defied the doubters who thought he would struggle when his specialist discipline, the 1km time trial, was dropped from the ... Read more

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Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoy’s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his country’s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.This 33-year-old cycling fanatic from Murrayfield in the suburbs of Edinburgh defied the doubters who thought he would struggle when his specialist discipline, the 1km time trial, was dropped from the
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The Games by The Times

Great Britain’s Finest Sporting Hour

by The Times ...

A glorious, fully illustrated celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with expert analysis and comment from The Times’ cast of sporting experts and brought to life with sumptuous, award-winning photographsThe London 2012 Olympic Games are one of the great success stories not just in British sport but beyond that. An unprecedented number of golds won by Team GB, countless magical moments that ... Read more

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A glorious, fully illustrated celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with expert analysis and comment from The Times’ cast of sporting experts and brought to life with sumptuous, award-winning photographsThe London 2012 Olympic Games are one of the great success stories not just in British sport but beyond that. An unprecedented number of golds won by Team GB, countless magical moments that
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Sports and Life, An Olympian's View

by John Morton ...

Sports and Life, an Olympian's View is a collection of 133 stories, essays and commentaries covering a wide variety of topics related to sports and life. For two decades, John Morton broadcast short commentaries on Vermont Public Radio and wrote a monthly column in the regional newspaper Vermont Sports Today. Morton was an Olympic biathlete (Sapporo '72 and Innsbruck '76) and a Nordic ski coach ... Read more

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Sports and Life, an Olympian's View is a collection of 133 stories, essays and commentaries covering a wide variety of topics related to sports and life. For two decades, John Morton broadcast short commentaries on Vermont Public Radio and wrote a monthly column in the regional newspaper Vermont Sports Today. Morton was an Olympic biathlete (Sapporo '72 and Innsbruck '76) and a Nordic ski coach
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A Runner’s Journey

by Bruce Kidd ...

In the 1960s, Bruce Kidd was one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes. As a teenager, Kidd won races all over the globe, participated in the Olympics, and started a revolution in distance running and a revival in Canadian track and field. He quickly became a symbol of Canadian youth and the subject of endless media coverage.Although most athletes of his generation were cautioned to keep their ... Read more

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In the 1960s, Bruce Kidd was one of Canada’s most celebrated athletes. As a teenager, Kidd won races all over the globe, participated in the Olympics, and started a revolution in distance running and a revival in Canadian track and field. He quickly became a symbol of Canadian youth and the subject of endless media coverage.Although most athletes of his generation were cautioned to keep their
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by ALVIN NORRIS ...

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Explore the amazing life of legendary basketball player Brittney Griner, whose accomplishments go beyond the game. This book provides an engrossing narrative of Griner's ascent to prominence and the difficulties she encountered, from her stunning performances on the court to her terrifying ordeal in a distant country. Find out about her Olympic victories, her struggles with misfortune, and the
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The Greatest Olympians

The History & the Moments

by Gill Schor ...

From celebrated American swimmers such as Michael Phelps, to lesser known but still electrifying Olympians of yester-year, we profile the greatest Olympic athletes of all time. Their stories and accomplishments are fascinating, made more so by the diversity of their national backgrounds and political circumstances. A fun and informative read for all ages ! ... Read more

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From celebrated American swimmers such as Michael Phelps, to lesser known but still electrifying Olympians of yester-year, we profile the greatest Olympic athletes of all time. Their stories and accomplishments are fascinating, made more so by the diversity of their national backgrounds and political circumstances. A fun and informative read for all ages !
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XXVI Olympiad

Atlanta 1996, Nagano 1998

by Carl Posey ...

Series Book 24 - The Olympic Century
XXVI Olympiad, the twenty-fourth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins with the celebration of the centenary of the modern Olympic movement at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Atlanta played host to a then-record 197 nations, many of which did not exist when the modern Olympics began in 1896.The Atlanta Games were an Olympics of firsts: they were the first Summer Games since 1920 that were ... Read more

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XXVI Olympiad, the twenty-fourth volume in The Olympic Century series, begins with the celebration of the centenary of the modern Olympic movement at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Atlanta played host to a then-record 197 nations, many of which did not exist when the modern Olympics began in 1896.The Atlanta Games were an Olympics of firsts: they were the first Summer Games since 1920 that were
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Atletas olímpicos brasileiros

by Katia Rubio ...

Series series Atleta do Futuro
"O mito é o nada que é tudo." - Fernando Pessoa A Professora. Dra. Katia Rubio premia a comunidade acadêmica do Esporte com um novo livro de proporções "olímpicas". Atletas olímpicos brasileiros mostra uma continuidade e uma evolução da produção da autora, que desde 1999 vem se dedicando ao estudo dos atletas olímpicos brasileiros. A dificuldade das pesquisas, a busca incessante das informações ... Read more

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"O mito é o nada que é tudo." - Fernando Pessoa A Professora. Dra. Katia Rubio premia a comunidade acadêmica do Esporte com um novo livro de proporções "olímpicas". Atletas olímpicos brasileiros mostra uma continuidade e uma evolução da produção da autora, que desde 1999 vem se dedicando ao estudo dos atletas olímpicos brasileiros. A dificuldade das pesquisas, a busca incessante das informações
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Athlete Activism

Contemporary Perspectives

Edited by Rory Magrath ...

Series series Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society
This book examines the phenomenon of athlete activism across all levels of sport, from elite and international sport, to collegiate and semi-pro, and asks what this tells us about the relationship between sport and wider society.With contributions from scholars around the world, the book presents a series of fascinating case studies, including the activism of world-famous athletes such as Serena ... Read more

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This book examines the phenomenon of athlete activism across all levels of sport, from elite and international sport, to collegiate and semi-pro, and asks what this tells us about the relationship between sport and wider society.With contributions from scholars around the world, the book presents a series of fascinating case studies, including the activism of world-famous athletes such as Serena
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Political Expression in Sport

Transnational Challenges, Moral Defences

by Cem Abanazir ...

Series series Ethics and Sport
This powerful new book looks at how private institutions governing and organising sport restrict political expression. Uniquely, it makes a case for the freedom of expression for athletes, spectators and audiences built upon philosophical foundations.In the era of Colin Kaepernick and taking a knee, politics and protest in sport have never been more visible and immediate. Drawing on a wide range ... Read more

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This powerful new book looks at how private institutions governing and organising sport restrict political expression. Uniquely, it makes a case for the freedom of expression for athletes, spectators and audiences built upon philosophical foundations.In the era of Colin Kaepernick and taking a knee, politics and protest in sport have never been more visible and immediate. Drawing on a wide range
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《遊+學=贏》經濟力京奧啟示的觀光與學習商機

by 陳海藍 ...

《遊學營》可以趣解為《遊+學=贏》嗎？觀光+文化，可以打造非凡的經濟產值嗎？本書可以提供相關問題的答案。 ... Read more

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《遊學營》可以趣解為《遊+學=贏》嗎？觀光+文化，可以打造非凡的經濟產值嗎？本書可以提供相關問題的答案。
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The Ancient Roots: Tracing the Origins of the Olympic Games

by Maurice Nuremberg ...

Unlock the Secrets of History's Most Legendary Sporting TraditionDo you ever wonder how the Olympic Games became the global phenomenon they are today? The Ancient Roots: Tracing the Origins of the Olympic Games is your gateway to understanding the rich and fascinating history behind one of humanity's most enduring traditions. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a sports lover, or someone curious ... Read more

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Unlock the Secrets of History's Most Legendary Sporting TraditionDo you ever wonder how the Olympic Games became the global phenomenon they are today? The Ancient Roots: Tracing the Origins of the Olympic Games is your gateway to understanding the rich and fascinating history behind one of humanity's most enduring traditions. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a sports lover, or someone curious
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Days of Wonders

Inside the 2012 opening ceremony

by Russell Moon ...

Russell Moon, a volunteer performer in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, gives us the inside story of the making of the Greatest Show on Earth. In 194 gripping, moving and funny pages we follow his adventures from first audition to final jaw-dropping performance. We discover how, with the nation, he overcomes doubts and fears to discover unexpected triumph. And how the worst rain for 100 ... Read more

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Russell Moon, a volunteer performer in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, gives us the inside story of the making of the Greatest Show on Earth. In 194 gripping, moving and funny pages we follow his adventures from first audition to final jaw-dropping performance. We discover how, with the nation, he overcomes doubts and fears to discover unexpected triumph. And how the worst rain for 100
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Action Sports and the Olympic Games

Past, Present, Future

by Belinda Wheaton, Holly Thorpe ...

Series series Routledge Critical Studies in Sport
Based on a decade of research by two leading action sports scholars, this book maps the relationship between action sports and the Olympic Movement, from the inclusion of the first action sports to those featuring for the first time in the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond.In an effort to remain relevant to younger audiences, four new action sports, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and BMX ... Read more

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Based on a decade of research by two leading action sports scholars, this book maps the relationship between action sports and the Olympic Movement, from the inclusion of the first action sports to those featuring for the first time in the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond.In an effort to remain relevant to younger audiences, four new action sports, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and BMX
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Patriot Hearts

Inside the Olympics That Changed a Country

by John Furlong ...

A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games-an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly.When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with Welcome to Canada. Make us better”-an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate, ... Read more

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A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games-an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly.When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with Welcome to Canada. Make us better”-an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate,
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Shattered Hopes

Understanding the Olympics

Chris Hoy

The Games by The Times

Sports and Life, An Olympian's View

A Runner’s Journey

Brittney Griner Biography

The Greatest Olympians

XXVI Olympiad

Atletas olímpicos brasileiros

Athlete Activism

Political Expression in Sport

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The Ancient Roots: Tracing the Origins of the Olympic Games

Days of Wonders

Action Sports and the Olympic Games

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