The encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics

Fischer, David, 1963-

The encyclopedia of the Summer Olympics written by David Fischer. - New York : Franklin Watts, 2003. - 160 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 156) and index.

Olympic history -- Archery -- Badminton -- Baseball -- Basketball -- Boxing -- Canoing -- Cycling -- Diving -- Equestrian -- Fencing -- Field hockey -- Gymnastics -- Judo -- Modern pentathlon -- Rowing -- Sailing-- Shooting -- Soccer -- Softball -- Swimming -- Table tennis -- Taekwondo -- Team handball -- Tennis -- Track and field -- Triathlon -- Volleyball.

Explores the history and traditions of the Olympics and the various events included in the competitions held every four years.

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