Items related to Sunday Times Great Sporting Moment
Synopsis
This guide brings to life the greatest memorable sporting triumphs and disasters: from Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics to Tiger Woods's triumph at the US Open. Sporting dramas, endurance, tragedies and scandals - all are covered in this illustrated tribute to the world's greatest sporting moments. Sport and the 20th century are inextricably intertwined. What began as a pastime for gentlemen amateurs is today an industry generating billions and stirring passions across the globe. Great sporting triumphs - and disasters - have provided some of the century's most enduring images and most imperishable memories. The book looks in detail at 50 of the most extraordinary and remarkable of these events including: Roger Bannister's first four-minute mile; Brazil's magical third World Cup win in 1970; and Ian Botham's single-handed demolition of the Australians in 1981. It also covers scandal and tragedy such as the Munich air crash, the Hillsborough disaster, and Ben Johnson's disgrace in Seoul. This edition has been updated to include Tiger Woods' triumph at the US Open and Steve Redgrave's extraordinary achievement in winning gold at his fourth successive Olympics.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Alan English is the deputy sports editor at the Sunday Times. He began his career at the Limerick Leader in Ireland.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarpercollins Pub Ltd
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 000713245X
- ISBN 13 9780007132454
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2001
ISBN 10: 000713245X
ISBN 13: 9780007132454
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5403372-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments: 50 Momentous Stories in Sports History
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, London, 2001
ISBN 10: 000713245X
ISBN 13: 9780007132454
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments brings to life the greatest memorable sporting triumphs and disasters : from Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics to Tiger Woodss triumph at the US Open. Sporting dramas, endurance, tragedies and scandals all are covered in this lavishly illustrated tribute to the worlds greatest sporting moments. Sport and the 20th century are inextricably intertwined. What began as a pastime for gentlement amateurs is today an industry generating billions and stirring passions across the globe. Great sporting triumphs and disasters have provided some of the centurys most enduring images and most imperishable memories. The Sporting Century looks in detail at 50 of the most extraordinary and remarkable of these events: Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics, Roger Bannisters first four-minute mile, Brazils magical third World Cup win in 1970, Ian Bothams single-handed demolition of the Australians in 1981. It also covers scandal and tragedy: the Munich air crash, the Hillsborough disaster, Ben Johnsons disgrace in Seoul. These, too, played their part in moulding our collective sporting memories and rank among the centurys most memorable sporting stories. Written entirely by leading sports journalists at the Sunday Times and based on the papers sensational year-long coverage of the centurys top sports stories, this is sports writing at its most compelling: provocative, incisive and dramatic. With sales of over 20,000 in its first edition, the book is now updated and reissued in paperback to include the finest sporting moments of the last two years. Tiger Woods triumph at the US Open and Steve Redgraves extraordinary achievement in winning gold at his fourth successive Olympics are added to this gallery of sporting greats. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003118362
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments: 50 Momentous Stories in Sports History
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments: 50 Momentous Stories in Sports History This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780007132454
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments: 50 Momentous Stories in Sports History
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs9223733215
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments: 50 Momentous Stories in Sports History
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780007132454
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Sunday Times Great Sporting Moments
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2001
ISBN 10: 000713245X
ISBN 13: 9780007132454
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 40654506-20
Quantity: 1 available