Olympics

Olympics is a triumphal history of the games, from ancient Greece to Sydney in 2000. Readers will discover the pageantry of theoriginal games; Pierre de Coubertin's revival of the modern games in 1896; the variety of Olympic sports; astounding world records; the intense training Olympians endure; the politics of Olympic games, including boycotts and terrorism; and much more. Here's a glorious celebration of the world's finest athletes and their spirit of competition and excellence.From the Hardcover edition.