Book Description
Since 1984, David Wallechinsky's meticulous research and compelling style have set the standard in Olympics reference for all those who love and follow the Olympic Games. This new edition has been fully revised and extended to include, not only the results of the 1998 Nagano Games, but also a complete statistical record for each thrilling winter sport: figure skating, ice hockey, bobsledding, alpine skiing and all the rest. In its pages you will find detailed listings, rules and scoring systems for each 2002 event.
But The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics is far more than a dry summary of medals won and speeds or distances recorded. It also contains tales of tragedy overcome and heroism revealed, amusing anecdotes and fascinating glimpses behind the scenes of the greatest event in the winter sports calendar, all told by an author whose books are universally acclaimed as the best in their field.
Synopsis
Far more than a dry summary of medals won and speeds or distances recorded. It also contains tales of tragedy overcome and heroism revealed, amusing anecdotes and fascinating glimpses behind the scenes of the greatest event in the winter sports calendar.