{"product_id":"the-times-olympic-moments-100-epic-highlights-from-the-history-of-the-summer-olympics-9780008664251","title":"The Times Olympic Moments: 100 Epic Highlights from the History of the Summer Olympics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I've had the unique privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible moments in Olympic history. This book beautifully captures these extraordinary events and the athletes who made them possible. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate stories of human triumph, this is a must-read.' - Sir Steve Redgrave CBE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into the thrilling world of the Summer Games during the Paris Olympics 2024\u003cp\u003ePairing epic sports photography with articles from \u003cem\u003eThe Times \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e archive, this unofficial volume brings together \u003cstrong\u003e100 of the most iconic moments\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003ehistory of the Summer Olympic \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eParalympic Games\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith striking, \u003cstrong\u003efull-colour photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, rarely seen \u003cstrong\u003earchival images\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esensational reporting\u003c\/strong\u003e on the action, \u003cem\u003eThe Times Olympic Moments\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the moments of \u003cstrong\u003eheroism, triumph and controversy\u003c\/strong\u003e that continue to make the Games the centrepiece of the global sporting calendar. Featuring the most \u003cstrong\u003estunning records, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic upsets\u003c\/strong\u003e, these instants have changed the course of sporting history and captivated generations of fans along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the 2024 Olympics, some of the most iconic moments from this book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Owens defies Nazi racism\u003c\/strong\u003e, Berlin, 1936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'blood in the water' match\u003c\/strong\u003e, Melbourne, 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassius Clay bursts onto the scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rome, 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Fosbury flop' revolutionises high jump\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mexico City, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerror and tragedy as hostages killed\u003c\/strong\u003e, Munich, 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeb Coe vs Steve Ovett in middle-distance rivalry\u003c\/strong\u003e, Moscow, 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive in a row for Redgrave, Sydney\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnnis the star of 'Super Saturday'\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmonds surges to victory\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhelps becomes the greatest Olympian\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rio de Janeiro, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sir Steve Redgrave Cbe, John Goodbody, Robert Dineen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Times Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.50h x 8.80w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780008664251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrestigious reference books covering a range of interests and hobbies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Times Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43097742835827,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":54.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_84333aed-bb56-48cd-ba93-dbbf4196fb99.jpg?v=1748612708","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-times-olympic-moments-100-epic-highlights-from-the-history-of-the-summer-olympics-9780008664251","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}