Full 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.
Contents
Editor's Foreword by Jon WoronoffForeword by Dan JansenForeword by Mike KrzyzewskiPrefaceAbbreviations and AcronymsChronology of the Olympic MovementOlympic Games and Olympic Winter GamesIntroductionTHE DICTIONARYAppendix I: Presidents of the IOCAppendix II: The Games of the OlympiadsAppendix III: The Olympic Winter GamesAppendix IV: Members of the IOCAppendix V: Awards of the IOCAppendix VI: Final Olympic Torch BearersAppendix VII: Speakers of the Olympic OathAppendix VIII: Official Openings of the Olympic GamesAppendix IX: Most Olympic Medals Won, Summer, MenAppendix X: Most Olympic Medals Won, Summer, WomenAppendix XI: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Summer, MenAppendix XII: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Summer, WomenAppendix XIII: Most Olympic Medals Won, Winter, MenAppendix XIV: Most Olympic Medals Won, Winter, WomenAppendix XV: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Winter, MenAppendix XVI: Most Olympic Gold Medals Won, Winter, WomenAppendix XVII: Most Appearances, Summer, MenAppendix XVIII: Most Appearances, Summer, WomenAppendix XIX: Most Appearances: Winter, MenAppendix XX: Most Appearances: Winter, WomenAppendix XXI: Positive Drug Tests at the Olympic GamesAppendix XXII: Attempts at Olympic Revival Prior to 1896BibliographyAbout the Authors
