| Total Olympics: Every Obscure, Hilarious, Dramatic, and Inspiring Tale Worth Knowing Contributor(s): Fuchs, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1523508388 ISBN-13: 9781523508389 Publisher: Workman Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Olympics & Paralympics - History |
| Dewey: 796.480 |
| LCCN: 2021007303 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 8.1" (1.45 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "An indispensable Olympic resource and a lot of pure fun."--Jack McCallum, author of the New York Times bestseller Dream Team Faster Higher Stronger Stranger A glorious tapestry of legendary characters, forgotten records, crazy accomplishments, unbelievable feats, wacky contests, and controversial moments, Total Olympics is pure pleasure for anyone who loves the world's greatest sporting event. Discover how the modern Games began, in an out-of-the-way Victorian English town named Much Wenlock. Long-discontinued Olympic sports like tug of war, firefighting, live pigeon shooting, and painting. (Picasso for the gold?) And the over-the-top, heroic exploits that make it all so thrilling--like the inspiring story of gymnast Shun Fujimoto who brought his team to victory while fighting through the pain of a broken knee. With hundreds of true stories and stunning photographs, it's a collection of sports yearns unlike any other. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fuchs, Jeremy: - Jeremy Fuchs is a reporter at Sports Illustrated and walking/talking Olympics encyclopedia. He has written numerous features and profiles for the magazine and website, and co-wrote The Greatest Football Teams of All Time, a book published by Sports Illustrated Kids. He lives in Hoboken, NJ. |