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Author : Bob Schaller
Publisher : Exhusker Press
ISBN 13 : 9781929478088
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream and Spirit written by Bob Schaller and published by Exhusker Press. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (434 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream and Spirit written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bob Schaller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream and Spirit written by Bob Schaller and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bob Schaller
Publisher : Exhusker Press
ISBN 13 : 9781929478064
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream and Spirit written by Bob Schaller and published by Exhusker Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Bob Schaller
Publisher : Exhusker Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream and Spirit written by Bob Schaller and published by Exhusker Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Cynthia Holzschuher
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
ISBN 13 : 1576902005
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (769 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream written by Cynthia Holzschuher and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 1997-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1951 the University of San Francisco football team (The Dons) went undefeated and untied. Yet, despite being among the best college football teams of all time, the squad was not invited to play in a post season bowl game because two of its players were African-American. The team was offered the chance to compete without the players, but they unanimously refused on principle.They were the 'magnificent eleven' that no one had ever heard of. The team exhibited a roster of players and personnel that read like a 'who's who' of gridiron heroes. This '51 team produced nine future NFL players; five made it to the Pro Bowl and three of those five were inducted into the Hall of Fame; the most ever from a single college team. Undefeated, Untied, and Uninvited goes behind the scenes to explore the successes and challenges as well as the unpredictable events that faced the Dons. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author : Hajime Fujiwara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789579567794
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (677 download)
Download or read book Mountains of Dreams written by Hajime Fujiwara and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alexandra Boiger
Publisher : G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN 13 : 0399175040
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (991 download)
Download or read book Max and Marla written by Alexandra Boiger and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. This book was released on 2015 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Olympians in training, Max and Marla show us how dedication, persistence and friendship will always lead to sucess!"--
Author : Ben Ryan
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 1474608280
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (746 download)
Download or read book Sevens Heaven written by Ben Ryan and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby team It is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first-ever Olympic medal. He has never been to Fiji. There has been no discussion of contracts or salary. But he knows that no one plays rugby like the men from these isolated Pacific islands, just as no one plays football like the kids from the Brazilian favelas, or no one runs as fast as the boys and girls from Jamaica's boondocks. He knows too that no other rugby nation has so little - no money and no resources, only basic equipment and a long, sad history of losing its most gifted players to richer, greedier nations. Ryan says yes. And with that simple word he sets in motion an extraordinary journey that will encompass witchdoctors and rugby-obsessed prime ministers, sun-smeared dawns and devastating cyclones, intense friendships and bitter rows, phone taps and wild nationwide parties. It will end in Rio with a performance that not only wins Olympic gold but reaches fresh heights for rugby union and makes Ben and his 12 players living legends back home.
Author : Kt Johnston
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 168446255X
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (844 download)
Download or read book Jubilee written by Kt Johnston and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2022 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lis Hartel became paralyzed after contracting polio in 1944. Her dreams of riding horses and competing in the sport of dressage were shattered. After months in the hospital, doctors told her she'd never ride again. Lis tried anyway. How do you stay on a horse without using your legs? How do you give the subtle cues needed in dressage with limited mobility? With hard work--and an unlikely horse named Jubilee. After years of training together and creating a new way of communicating, Lis and Jubilee danced into the competition ring, and eventually all the way to the Olympics. Lis Hartel was the first woman with a disability ever to win an Olympic medal, and the first woman to stand equally beside men on the Olympic winners' podium in any sport.
Author : Guoqi XU
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674045424
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Olympic Dreams written by Guoqi XU and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already the world has seen the political, economic, and cultural significance of hosting the 2008 Olympics in Beijing—in policies instituted and altered, positions softened, projects undertaken. But will the Olympics make a lasting difference? This book approaches questions about the nature and future of China through the lens of sports—particularly as sports finds its utmost international expression in the Olympics.
Author : Susan Wels
Publisher : Collins Publishers San Francisco
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Olympic Spirit written by Susan Wels and published by Collins Publishers San Francisco. This book was released on 1995 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the Olympics examining the facts, trivia and participants of the games.
Author : Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Publisher : Griffin Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781580000963
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Dream written by Teacher Created Materials, Inc and published by Griffin Publishing. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ages 7 to 8 years. Bring the Olympic spirit to life for students with information and activities that relate to both Summer and Winter Games. Includes learning centre activities. Student Lessons and Activities for both Summer and Winter Games, includes inspiring stories of famous Olympians.
Author : Elio Endless
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (689 download)
Download or read book Olympic Dreams written by Elio Endless and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of the sporting world, the Olympic Games, often simply called The Olympics, stand as a testament to human athleticism and unity. Originating in the ancient city of Olympia, Greece, in 776 B.C.E., these games were once a glorious display of sportsmanship that transcended societal differences. However, the rise of the Roman Empire and subsequent Christianization led to the decline of this revered tradition. In the 19th century, Greek philanthropist Evangelos Zappas breathed new life into the Olympic legacy by funding the first modern international Olympic Games in 1859. The formation of the International Olympic Committee in 1894 paved the way for the inaugural modern Olympics in 1896, held in Athens. Since then, the Games have evolved into a global phenomenon, bringing together athletes from every corner of the globe. Despite challenges posed by two world wars and the Cold War, the Olympic dream of fostering unity persisted. The Games have weathered controversies, from cheating scandals to rampant commercialism, yet they continue to inspire pride in human achievements and promote mutual respect among nations. While the ultimate goal of transcending political boundaries remains a work in progress, the Olympic Games symbolize the enduring spirit of human aspiration, celebrating the brilliance, self-mastery, and collaborative efforts of athletes worldwide. This unparalleled event reminds us of the power of sports to bridge divides and inspire generations, showcasing the unyielding Olympic spirit that lives on in the hearts of millions.
Author : Peter Vordenberg
Publisher : Out Your Backdoor
ISBN 13 : 9781892590565
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Momentum written by Peter Vordenberg and published by Out Your Backdoor. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Momentum: Chasing the Olympic Dream" is a memoir that people are calling the best-ever look into ski culture. Pete Vordenberg is already a favorite writer in the XC ski magazine scene. Here he pulls out all the stops and opens skiing to all of life in a way we haven't seen before. Vordenberg is a two-time Olympian, NCAA Champ, and a current US Team Coach on a team which has, not coincidently, become the winningest team we've seen in decades. "Momentum" is about spirit and camaraderie. If you're tired of sports ego-mania and doping scandals, the big little world of American XC ski racing offers a breath of cold, fresh air."Momentum" is a non-linear voyage traveling the world, crossing from childhood to the edge of adulthood. It shares the quixotic humor, excitement, and poignancy inherent in the pursuit of something as unlikely as an American gold medal in XC. Americans in XC ski racing have to make their stand with little support, and great, continuous effort, for a long time -- about 15 years before they can expect best results. How to endure for that long? Vordenberg shows us that you can't make it without your family, friends and coaches. In "Momentum" we see friendships like we know sports can show us, but we also feel what it's like to be hanging in the wind oceans away from home and help. Why dedicate your life to such slim chances for victory and even less for livelihood? Vordenberg says: "This is not a retelling of the little engine that could. Rather, it is about why the little engine even tried." Bob Woodward, veteran ski journalist, says "The marvel of Vordenberg's book is that it appeals to the non-skier as well as to ski racers past and present. Healthy doses of self-revelation, touches of *On The Road*, and remarkable insights make this a unique book. It's supposedly about skiing--but it's more about life and seizing it."
Author : Phil Cousineau
Publisher : Quest Books
ISBN 13 : 0835630773
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (356 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Odyssey written by Phil Cousineau and published by Quest Books. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was purchased by the US Olympic Committee and given to each member of the US Olympic Team of the Summer 2004 Games as well as those participating in the Special Olympics. Nothing draws people together quite like sports. This book explores exactly why that is. In anticipation of the nostalgic return of the Games to Greece in 2004, mythologist and life-long athlete Phil Cousineau has produced a work that, unlike other titles on the subject, delves deeply into the spiritual dimension of the Olympics and potentially all athletic activity. Reaching far back to the mythic and historic origins of the Games nearly 3,000 years ago, Cousineau examines the driving motivation behind these first ancient gatherings, which was peaceful competition in an atmosphere of fair play and brotherhood, as well as the pursuit of excellence in mind, body, and spirit. And following through to the present day, he describes how these same ideals still compel coaches, athletes, and fans to sports arenas today, despite obstacles with doping and bribery we occasionally find in the modern Games. A collector’s dream, this book contains ancient and contemporary illustrations, historic facts, anecdotes, famous quotes, and interviews with Olympic athletes, including three-time medalist Sarunas Marciulionis of Lithuania and legendary swimmer Matt Biondi. Also featured are excerpts from Cousineau’s interviews about the cultural role of sports with mythologist Joseph Campbell and religious historian Huston Smith. The Olympic Odyssey is written for all fans of the game of life who esteem true leadership, aspire to personal wholeness, and seriously question the cultural obsession with winning at all costs. Ultimately, it suggests the deepest reason we so love great athletes is for how they encourage us to achieve the highest level of being possible in our own lives, no matter what the arena in which we play.
Author : Tehabi Books
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781887656030
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)
Download or read book The Olympic Spirit written by Tehabi Books and published by . This book was released on 1996-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
