Record Breakers at the Olympic Games

Walker, Rob

ISBN 10: 1804535648 / ISBN 13: 9781804535646

Edité par Welbeck Children's Books, 2024

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.114NE

Synopsis :

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games celebrates the best records, achievements and stories in the history of the modern summer Olympic Games.

Comprehensive in scope, the book features record performances in every sport and discipline since Athens 1896, and highlights the jawdropping efforts and dramatic moments that make up the Games' tapestry of tales. Additonally, the book charts new sporting additions, such as skateboarding and rock-climbing, which have attracted a new legion of young fans. There is also a section devoted to the Paralympics, citing the stars and star performances that have propelled the profile of the Paralympic movement in modern times. This is a perfect guide for young fans in the run up to the Paris Games in 2024.

À propos de l?auteur: Rob Walker has covered every Olympic Games since Athens 2004. As lead Athletics commentator on the official international television coverage, he is a familiar voice in the sport. His 23-year broadcasting career has seen him acquire unique knowledge across a range of Olympic disciplines including Triathlon, Sailing, Boxing, Tennis and Rugby and he is regularly seen and heard on BBC Sport, ITV Sport and Channel 4. He is also the face of snooker coverage in the UK as MC of the World Snooker Championships, which draws in up to 4 million viewers each year. Rob is just as adept as a sports writer and is a regular contributor to the multi-platform digital sports publication, The Sportsman.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Record Breakers at the Olympic Games
Éditeur : Welbeck Children's Books
Date d'édition : 2024
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : good