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Great moments in Olympic sports

Introduction -- Berlin 1936: a symbol of strength -- Athens 1896: an Olympic first -- Stockholm 1912: the greatest athlete -- London 1948: the flying housewife -- Rome 1960: an eternal performance -- Mexico City 1968: Beamonesque -- Los Angeles 1984 : breaking through -- Beijing 2008: lightning bolt -- Great Olympians -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index -- About the author

Explores Olympic track and field history, discussing key figures and record breakers, including Jesse Owens, Fanny Blankers-Koen, and Usain Bolt

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