{"product_id":"9780008664251-the-times-olympic-moments","title":"The Times Olympic Moments","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 Epic Highlights from the History of the Summer Olympics. \u003cp\u003e            \u003cem\u003e‘I’ve had the unique privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible moments in Olympic history. This book beautifully captures these extraordinary events and the athletes who made them possible. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate stories of human triumph, this is a must-read.’ – Sir Steve Redgrave CBE\u003c\/em\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003e            \u003cem\u003e‘I’ve had the unique privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible moments in Olympic history. This book beautifully captures these extraordinary events and the athletes who made them possible. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate stories of human triumph, this is a must-read.’ – Sir Steve Redgrave CBE\u003c\/em\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e          Dive into the thrilling world of the Olympics ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Games          \u003cp\u003ePairing epic sports photography with articles from \u003cem\u003eThe Times \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e archive, this unofficial volume brings together \u003cstrong\u003e100 of the most iconic moments\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003ehistory of the Summer Olympic \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eParalympic Games\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003eWith striking, \u003cstrong\u003efull-colour photography\u003c\/strong\u003e, rarely seen \u003cstrong\u003earchival images\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esensational reporting\u003c\/strong\u003e on the action, \u003cem\u003eThe Times Olympic Moments\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the moments of \u003cstrong\u003eheroism, triumph and controversy\u003c\/strong\u003e that continue to make the Games the centrepiece of the global sporting calendar. Featuring the most \u003cstrong\u003estunning records, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic upsets\u003c\/strong\u003e, these instants have changed the course of sporting history and captivated generations of fans along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThe perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the 2024 Olympics, some of the most iconic moments from this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Owens defies Nazi racism\u003c\/strong\u003e, Berlin, 1936\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘blood in the water’ match\u003c\/strong\u003e, Melbourne, 1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassius Clay bursts onto the scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rome, 1960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ‘Fosbury flop’ revolutionises high jump\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mexico City, 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerror and tragedy as hostages killed\u003c\/strong\u003e, Munich, 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeb Coe vs Steve Ovett in middle-distance rivalry\u003c\/strong\u003e, Moscow, 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive in a row for Redgrave, Sydney\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnnis the star of ‘Super Saturday’\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimmonds surges to victory\u003c\/strong\u003e, London, 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhelps becomes the greatest Olympian\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rio de Janeiro, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41534100766817,"sku":"9780008664251","price":35.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/stand_21957837.jpg?v=1709796371","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780008664251-the-times-olympic-moments","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}