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Introduction -- Lake Placid 1980: Miracle on ice -- Squaw Valley 1960: The forgotten miracle -- Nagano 1998: The NHL arrives -- Nagano 1998: The women debut -- Salt Lake City 2002: Canada's time -- Vancouver 2010: Sid the Kid delivers -- Sochi 2014: Next-level rivals -- Great Olympians -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index -- About the author
"Olympians compete in the colors of their country. Millions of fans around the world tune in to watch. And when everything goes just right, the performances are unforgettable. Great Moments in Olympic Sports tells the stories that define the Games--those of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. With colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, plus a glossary, additional resources, and more, these books will have readers on the edge of their seats awaiting the next opening ceremony."--Page [4] cover
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