Historical dictionary of the Olympic movement
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Historical dictionary of the Olympic movement
(Historical dictionaries of sports / Jon Woronoff, series editor)
Scarecrow Press, 2011
4th ed
- : cloth
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Includes bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Olympic Movement presents a comprehensive history of the games from the first recorded history of the games in 776 B.C. to the present day. This is done through a chronology, forewords by Dan Jansen and Mike Krzyzewski, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, photos, and over 900 cross-referenced dictionary entries covering the history, philosophy, and politics of the Olympics and, of course, the medal winners. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Olympics.
Table of Contents
Editor's Foreword by Jon Woronoff
Foreword by Dan Jansen
Foreword by Mike Krzyzewski
Preface
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Chronology of the Olympic Movement
Olympic Games and Olympic Winter Games
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix I: Presidents of the IOC
Appendix II: The Games of the Olympiads
Appendix III: The Olympic Winter Games
Appendix IV: Members of the IOC
Appendix V: Awards of the IOC
Appendix VI: Final Olympic Torch Bearers
Appendix VII: Speakers of the Olympic Oath
Appendix VIII: Official Openings of the Olympic Games
Appendix IX: Most Olympic Medals Won, Summer, Men
Appendix X: Most Olympic Medals Won, Summer, Women
Appendix XI: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Summer, Men
Appendix XII: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Summer, Women
Appendix XIII: Most Olympic Medals Won, Winter, Men
Appendix XIV: Most Olympic Medals Won, Winter, Women
Appendix XV: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Winter, Men
Appendix XVI: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Winter, Women
Appendix XVII: Most Appearances, Summer, Men
Appendix XVIII: Most Appearances, Summer, Women
Appendix XIX: Most Appearances: Winter, Men
Appendix XX: Most Appearances: Winter, Women
Appendix XXI: Positive Drug Tests at the Olympic Games
Appendix XXII: Attempts at Olympic Revival Prior to 1896
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