The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History
Download or Read eBook The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History PDF written by David Arscott and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : David Arscott |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 121 |
Release | : 2011-12-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781908759146 |
ISBN-13 | : 1908759143 |
Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History by : David Arscott
Book excerpt: From its beginnings in Ancient Greek antiquity, right up to its arrival in Great Britain, the home of so many modern sports and favoured pastimes, the Olympic Games have always been a grand and exciting spectacle, whether you're watching a no-holds-barred wrestling match or a mesmerising, freewheeling gymnast. 'The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History' gives an overview of the strange, the unbelievable and the downright bizarre events that have occurred over the many years that this esteemed competition has seen. This ebook features amazing athlete statistics, biographies and records, and well as quirky stories and fascinating facts from the world of the Olympiad.