Making history at London 2012 : 25 iconic moments of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Making history at London 2012 : 25 iconic moments of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Wiley, 2012
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"An official London 2012 publication"--T.p. verso
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内容説明
This magnificent commemorative anthology features 25 firsthand accounts from the UK's finest journalists. It draws upon all aspects of the London 2012 experience, including the renovation of the Olympic Park, the nationwide Torch Relay, inspiring performances by individuals and teams, the innovative Cultural Olympiad and spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Powerfully written narratives convey the intense emotion of these defining moments and consider individual achievements in the wider context of Olympic and Paralympic history. Illustrated with evocative photography, it provides a unique celebration of an unforgettable year.
目次
Introduction 9 1 Preparing for London 2012 23 Bringing the Games Home 25 Brendan Gallagher The Plasticine Park 34 Kevin Owens 2 The London 2012 Festival 43 The World Shakespeare Festival 45 Vikki Orvice A Festival of Hope and Glory 52 Sarah Edworthy 3 The London 2012 Torch Relays 61 Great Britain's Moment to Shine 63 Sarah Edworthy 4 Dawn of the Games 71 6.30am Day One: 28 July 2012 73 'Isles of Wonder' Welcome the Games 80 Tom Knight 5 Firsts of London 2012 91 Women Enter the Olympic Ring 93 Gareth A Davies The Sense of an Ending 102 Kate Battersby Going for Gold 110 Craig Lord 6 Great Team Efforts 119 On Golden Pond 121 Andrew Longmore A Triumph of True Grit 133 Pat Rowley All's Well that Ends Well 143 Kate Battersby A World Turned Upside Down 151 Pippa Cuckson 7 Golden Glories 161 Sheffield Steel Turns to Gold 163 Vikki Orvice Winning Wheels Keep Rolling 170 Gareth A Davies The Comeback King Takes his Place in History 179 Andrew Longmore Natural Born Talent 187 Gareth A Davies The Golden Mobot 195 Simon Turnbull 'Let's Dance' 203 Gareth A Davies Crowning the 'King of Kool' 210 Brendan Gallagher Over the Rainbow 218 Shelagh Fogarty The Best There's Ever Been 225 Tom Knight Achieving the Impossible ... Again 234 Brendan Gallagher A Changing of the Guard 244 Tom Knight About the Editor 251 Contributors 252 Picture Credits 256
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