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Record Breakers at the Olympic Games Rob Walker

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games By Rob Walker

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games by Rob Walker


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Summary

The most comprehensive children's book about the Summer Olympic Games, charting the best achievements, records and stories from the history of the largest international sporting tournament - publishing in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Games.

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games Summary

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games by Rob Walker

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.

About Rob Walker

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction by Author The Games Begin Top Medal-Winning Nations Greatest Moments Olympic Sports: Football; Rugby; Handball; Archery; Aquatics; Volleyball; basketball; Beach Volleyball; Boxing; Table Tennis; Gymnastics; Hockey; Equestrian; Badminton; Canoeing; Shooting; Fencing; Road Cycling; Judo; Rowing; Tennis; Sailing; Mountain Bike; Triathlon; Cycling - BMX; Athletics; Golf; Wrestling; Cycling - Track, Weightlifting; Taekwondo; Modern Pentathlon; Skateboarding; Surfing; Climbing; Breakdance Paralympics Olympic Legends Paralympic Legends Olympic Oddities Olympian Q&A Going for Gold quiz.

Additional information

NGR9781804535585
9781804535585
1804535583
Record Breakers at the Olympic Games by Rob Walker
New
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
2024-06-06
128
N/A
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