The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics: 2010 Edition - Softcover

Wallechinsky, David; Loucky, Jaime

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9781845134914: The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics: 2010 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1845134915 ISBN 13: 9781845134914

Publisher: Aurum Pr Ltd, 2009

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From speed skating to snowboarding, bobsleigh to ice hockey, this encyclopedia book gives the medals tables, timings, distances, and scores of every event, and provides vital information on rules and scoring systems. But much more than a statistical compendium, the book also offers a wealth of Winter Olympic history, anecdote, and lore, bringing alive the most dramatic moments from the Games and celebrating the many extraordinary individuals who have competed. It covers each event, Games by Games, from the four skating events which first featured in the 1908 London Olympics to freestyle skiing and curling—including discontinued events. With the top eight placings for every event at every Winter Olympics, plus descriptions of rules and scoring for all 2010 events, and hundreds of anecdotes, from the astonishing to the bizarre, this is an indispensable guide for all fans.

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David Wallechsinky has worked as a commentator for NBC Olympic coverage. His work has appeared in such publications as the New York Times Magazine and Parade, and he has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and Nightline. His other titles include The Complete Book of the Olympics with Jaime Loucky, The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics, and The New Book of Lists.

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