The Times Olympic Moments

John Goodbody, Robert Dineen

The Times Olympic Moments
Format
Hardback
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Country
United Kingdom
Published
30 September 2024
Pages
256
ISBN
9780008664251

The Times Olympic Moments

John Goodbody, Robert Dineen

'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 Dive into the thrilling world of the Summer Games during the Paris Olympics 2024 Pairing epic sports photography with articles from The Times and Sunday Times archive, this unofficial volume brings together 100 of the most iconic moments from the history of the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times Olympic Moments showcases the moments of heroism, triumph and controversy that continue to make the Games the centrepiece of the global sporting calendar. Featuring the most stunning records, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic upsets, these instants have changed the course of sporting history and captivated generations of fans along the way.

The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the 2024 Olympics, some of the most iconic moments from this book include:

  • Jesse Owens defies Nazi racism, Berlin, 1936
  • The 'blood in the water' match, Melbourne, 1956
  • Cassius Clay bursts onto the scene, Rome, 1960
  • The 'Fosbury flop' revolutionises high jump, Mexico City, 1968
  • Terror and tragedy as hostages killed, Munich, 1972
  • Seb Coe vs Steve Ovett in middle-distance rivalry, Moscow, 1980
  • Five in a row for Redgrave, Sydney, 2000
  • Ennis the star of 'Super Saturday', London, 2012
  • Simmonds surges to victory, London, 2012
  • Phelps becomes the greatest Olympian, Rio de Janeiro, 2016

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