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1. Artistic Gymnastics: A History
$23.78
2. Olympic Gymnastics: Gymnastics
 
3. An Olympian's oral history: Kenneth
 
4. An Olympian's oral history: Richard
$126.42
5. The Official History of the Olympic
$47.87
6. Gymnastics (Olympic Sports)
$86.94
7. Olympic Marathon: A Centennial
 
8. Gymnastics (The Summer Olympics)
$81.65
9. American Women's Track and Field,
$6.85
10. The Olympics: From Athens to Athens
$69.94
11. Gymnastics (Composite Guide)
 
12. An Olympian's oral history: Raymond
 
13. An Olympian's oral history: Philip
 
14. An Olympian's oral history: Dallas
 
15. Olympic History (Olympics)
 
16. Going for the Gold: 2008 U.s.
 
$182.78
17. Gold Medal Glory:The Story of
$14.70
18. AMERICA'S FIRST OLYMPICS: THE
19. Romanian Gymnastics
 
20. Track and Field Record Holders:

1. Artistic Gymnastics: A History of Development and Olympic Competition
by Anton Gajdos, Trevor Low
 Paperback: 332 Pages (1997-09)

Isbn: 0947974032
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2. Olympic Gymnastics: Gymnastics (Great Moments in Olympic History)
by Adam B. Hofstetter
Library Binding: 48 Pages (2007-06-30)
list price: US$26.50 -- used & new: US$23.78
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Asin: 1404209689
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3. An Olympian's oral history: Kenneth Griffin, 1936 Olympic Games, gymnastics
by Kenneth Griffin
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1988)

Asin: B00071JMEW
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4. An Olympian's oral history: Richard Bishop, 1932 Olympic Games, gymnastics
by Richard Bishop
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1988)

Asin: B00071IYUU
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5. The Official History of the Olympic Games and the IOC: From Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008 (Official History of the Olympic Games & the Ioc)
by David Miller
Hardcover: 592 Pages (2008-05-01)
list price: US$59.95 -- used & new: US$126.42
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Asin: 1845961595
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Together with the highs and lows of the Games themselves, this illustrated chronicle includes the recreation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin and the often tempestuous and controversial fortunes of the governing body—including three successive boycotts and the Salt Lake City scandal of 1998. It also tells the story of the historic competitors—from Spyridon Louis (the inaugural Marathon winner) and such heroes as Jim Thorpe, Paavo Nurmi, Sonja Heine, Jesse Owens, Greg Louganis, and Carl Lewis, to more recent medal winners, including Steve Redgrave and Kathy Freeman. The twin evolutions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the world's greatest sports festival unfold in alternate chapters, each of which begins with a personal reminiscence by either a famous champion or a notable IOC figure. Detailed background is provided on the many crises—the Nazi Games of 1936, the massacre at Mexico City in 1968, the Israeli slaughter by terrorists in 1972, the boycotts, the new commercialism from 1984 onwards, the advent of professionals from 1988, and the ongoing threat of drug abuse. Included is how the credibility of the Games and of the IOC was rescued by the glory of Sydney 2000, and how the sporting world anticipated the Games' return in 2004 to the country of their ancient origins.
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5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Excellent history of the Olympic movement and the Games, very well balanced.For an "Official" history, Miller states his views even when they are critical of the IOC, athletes or other individuals, and hits the highlights in a very well-written book.

5-0 out of 5 stars Olympic book
Excellent text giving all the relavent information on the games todate. Especially caters for those interested in the statistics of it all and in neeed for a ready reference. ... Read more


6. Gymnastics (Olympic Sports)
by Kate Haycock
Library Binding: 48 Pages (1991-10)
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Asin: 0896866661
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An overview of the events that make up the gymnastics portion of the Olympic Games, with highlights of great athletes and moments. ... Read more


7. Olympic Marathon: A Centennial History of the Games' Most Storied Race
by Charlie Lovett
Hardcover: 192 Pages (1997-04-30)
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Asin: 0275957713
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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This is the first complete history of the Games' most storied race. From ancient Greece to Atlanta 1996, the book chronicles the race's development--the heroes, the controversies, and the stories that emerged from the ultimate Olympic challenge. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Great Stories and Easy Reading
This book is made up of 29 chapters, one for each Olympic Marathon race (through 1996).The chapters average 6 pages each, which makes this book very easy to read.Each chapter/race is a fascinating story.And the book is very well written.A great read. ... Read more


8. Gymnastics (The Summer Olympics)
by David Smale
 Hardcover: 32 Pages (1995-08)
list price: US$22.60
Isbn: 1887068007
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Provides an overview of gymnastics competition at the Olympics. ... Read more


9. American Women's Track and Field, 1981-2000: A History
by Louise Mead Tricaid
Hardcover: 513 Pages (2008-01-28)
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Asin: 0786429739
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10. The Olympics: From Athens to Athens (An Illustrated History of the Summer Games)
Paperback: 143 Pages (2004)
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Asin: 0191010642
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Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the French pedagogue and historian, could never have envisioned the legacy that would be spawned by his inspiration to resurrect the ancient Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. All that this nobleman did know was some of the myth and history of the Games of ancient Greece, where, during the time set aside for athletic competition, a universal truce was declared, and mankind's penchant for war and hostility subsided for abrief moment. But that's all that de Coubertin needed to know. That was the spirit of the past he was hoping to rekindle: man's inhumanity to man suspended while athletic performance, devoid of politics, could be witnessed, appreciated and rewarded. This books recounts the history of the Olympics from ancient Athens to the 2004 Athens games. ... Read more


11. Gymnastics (Composite Guide)
by Richard M. Huff
Library Binding: 64 Pages (2000-12)
list price: US$19.65 -- used & new: US$69.94
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Asin: 0791058654
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12. An Olympian's oral history: Raymond "Ben" Bass, 1932 Olympic Games, gymnastics
by Raymond Ben Bass
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1988)

Asin: B00071GM72
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13. An Olympian's oral history: Philip R. Erenberg, 1932 Olympic Games, gymnastics
by Philip R Erenberg
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1988)

Asin: B00071GM36
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14. An Olympian's oral history: Dallas D. Bixler, 1932 Olympic Games, gymnastics
by Dallas D Bixler
 Unknown Binding: Pages (1988)

Asin: B00071J64S
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15. Olympic History (Olympics)
by Moira Butterfield
 Hardcover: 32 Pages (2011-04-28)

Isbn: 1445102706
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Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics. ... Read more


16. Going for the Gold: 2008 U.s. Women's Olympic Gymnastics
by Leigh Olsen
 Library Binding: 159 Pages (2008-06)
list price: US$13.99
Isbn: 1439549672
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17. Gold Medal Glory:The Story of America's 1996 Women's Gymnastics Team
by Daniel Cohen, Susan Cohen
 Paperback: 144 Pages (1996-12-01)
list price: US$3.99 -- used & new: US$182.78
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Asin: 0671009451
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The gutsy performance of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team held millions of Americans captivated. Their gold medal team victory came to symbolize self-sacrifice, teamwork, and heroism--and landed them on the covers of Time and People magazines. From the compulsory rounds to the finals, This book tells their inspirational story, and recaptures the dramatic Olympic magic that thrilled a nation. Photos throughout. ... Read more

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2-0 out of 5 stars I didn't care too finish this book
I felt I wasted my money buying it.Wasn't that exciting and they barely paid much attention to Miller who was the gymnast that really won them the gold since she was the highest scorer on the team.Don't buy it.

5-0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK WITH GREAT FACTS
The book tells you all the facts you need to know about the Magnificent 7 and also others like Olga Korbut,Nadia Comaneci,Mary Lou Retton,&Bela Karolyi.It tells you how hard it was to train every day.It definatleyinspires you!

5-0 out of 5 stars An fab book for the whole gym. crowd!
This book was very informative and told me everything I wanted to know about the Mag 7.The dedication of these gymnasts is amazing.As a gymnast myself, I understood the hardships of this great sport, such as missing many social events and being in pain alot.Even if you are not a gymnast, this book will make a sure fan out of you.A great book.

5-0 out of 5 stars INSPIRING!
This book is a must for gymnastics fans!There are eight chapters.The first chapter regonizes some great moments in Olympic history, including Atlanta.The second chapter is about Kerri Strug's famous vault.Chapter three is about the Mag 7.This chapter reveals their feelings, a few of their hobbies, and about their career up to Atlanta.The book tells about 3 of the most memorable gymnasts in history, Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci, and Mary Lou Retton.There is also a chapter about the most famous and successful coach, Bela Karolyi

5-0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous
This book emphisizest the life storys of these passionate young gymnasts. It tells about not only the gymnasts, but some of their influences, Mary Lou Retton, Olga Korbute, and Nadia Comeneci, and the top, most well known coach in the history of womens gymnastics. It also tells about the individual appuratises, how they are used, and special moves that are preformed on them. It tells about all the gymnasts individual lives, and how it started they'r careers. All in all, the books show the courage, passion, strength, and intamet lives of these young talanted gymnast ... Read more


18. AMERICA'S FIRST OLYMPICS: THE ST. LOUIS GAMES OF 1904 (SPORTS & AMERICAN CULTURE)
by GEORGE R. MATTHEWS
Hardcover: 256 Pages (2005-07-22)
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Asin: 0826215882
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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America in 1904 was a nation bristling with energy and confidence. Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, the nation’s young, spirited, and athletic president, a sports mania rampaged across the country. Eager to celebrate its history, and to display its athletic potential, the United States hosted the world at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. One part of the World’s Fair was the nation’s first Olympic games.
            Revived in Greece in 1896, the Olympic movement was also young and energetic. In fact, the St. Louis Olympics were only the third in modern times. Although the games were originally awarded to Chicago, St. Louis wrestled them from her rival city against the wishes of International Olympic Committee President Pierre de Coubertin. Athletes came from eleven countries and four continents to compete in state-of-the-art facilities, which included a ten-thousand-seat stadium with gymnasium equipment donated by sporting goods magnate Albert Spalding.
            The 1904 St. Louis Olympics garnered only praise, and all agreed that the games were a success, improving both the profile of the Olympic movement and the prestige of the United States. But within a few years, the games of 1904 receded in memory. They suffered a worse fate with the publication of Coubertin’s memoirs in 1931. His selective recollections, exaggerated claims, and false statements turned the forgotten Olympics into the failed Olympics. This prejudiced account was furthered by the 1948 publication of An Approved History of the Olympic Games by Bill Henry, which was reviewed and endorsed by Coubertin.
            America’s First Olympics, by George R. Matthews, corrects common misconceptions that began with Coubertin’s memoirs and presents a fresh view of the 1904 games, which featured first-time African American Olympians, an eccentric and controversial marathon, and documentation by pioneering photojournalist Jessie Tarbox Beals. Matthews provides an excellent overview of the St. Louis Olympics over a six-month period, beginning with the intrigue surrounding the transfer of the games from Chicago. He also gives detailed descriptions of the major players in the Olympic movement, the events that were held in 1904, and the athletes who competed in them. This original account will be welcomed by history and sports enthusiasts who are interested in a new perspective on this misunderstood event.            
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5-0 out of 5 stars Fine Discussion of the St. Louis Olympics of 1904
American's have long been fascinated by the modern Olympics, the winners and losers, the exotic locations where they are held, and the stories of the participants. Without question the Olympics have been a critical element in both the competition and cooperation of nations throughout the twentieth century. It has been a source of prestige and geopolitics for all nations involved as well as a marketplace for the interchange of cultures.

"America's First Olympics: The St. Louis Games of 1904" provides an excellent overview of the first Olympics held in the United States (odd that it was not New York or another more exotic American city), held in conjunction with the St. Louis World's Fair over nearly a six month period.

Accordingly, the subject matter of this work is both significant and timely. The work is based on the good use of several key sources, many of them primary. Accordingly, this offers a fine addition to the literature on the subject. The work is also well written and offers considerable reflection on this subject. It offers stories about the people mentioned in the text, their likes and dislikes, their perspectives on the world, their ideals and opportunism. There are telling anecdotes relayed and thoughtful stories told throughout. Finally, the last chapter offers a superb set of conclusions about the meaning of this Olympics for the summer games writ large and their place in American history. ... Read more


19. Romanian Gymnastics
by Kurt W. Treptow
Hardcover: 64 Pages (1996-02)
list price: US$49.95
Isbn: 9735770318
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
This book has some general history of Romanian gymnastics as well as the profiles of all members of the 96 olympic team as well as Presacan, Cacovean, Bican, and Dobrescu.The CD ROM has interviews in English ofeach of these athletes and coach Octavian Belu, as well as routines fromvarious stars of the past and present (1996).

4-0 out of 5 stars A good overview book.
This book has a general history of Romania and Romanian Gymnastics. Then there are some facts about the 1996 Romanian National Team. The book comes with a CD Rom which has movies with lots of past routines from the 70's80's and 90's. This is definetly worth buying. ... Read more


20. Track and Field Record Holders: Profiles of the Men and Women Who Set World, Olympic and American Marks, 1946 Through 1995
by David Baldwin
 Hardcover: 338 Pages (1996-09)
list price: US$59.95
Isbn: 0786402490
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This reference work gives information on all athletes who have set world Olympic or American records in track and field since 1946. Arranged by track and field events, a listing of the record holders is first provided. This is followed by an accounting of each of the record-setting performances, including athlete's name, country and record. For most record holders, a brief profile is given, focusing on the actual record and providing information on the athlete's overall career. ... Read more


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