The Times Olympic Moments - E-book - ePub

Dive into the thrilling world of the Olympics ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Games With striking, full-colour photography, rarely seen archival images and sensational reporting on the action, The Times Olympic Moments showcases the moments of heroism, triumph and controversy that continue to make the Games the centrepiece of the global sporting calendar. Featuring the most stunning records, fiercest rivalries and most dramatic upsets, these instants have changed the course of sporting history and captivated generations of fans along the way. The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the 2024 Olympics, some of the most iconic moments from this book include: Jesse Owens defies Nazi racism, Berlin, 1936 The 'blood in the water' match, Melbourne, 1956 Cassius Clay bursts onto the scene, Rome, 1960 The 'Fosbury flop' revolutionises high jump, Mexico City, 1968 Terror and tragedy as hostages killed, Munich, 1972 Seb Coe vs Steve Ovett in middle-distance rivalry, Moscow, 1980 Five in a row for Redgrave, Sydney, 2000 Ennis the star of 'Super Saturday', London, 2012 Simmonds surges to victory, London, 2012 Phelps becomes the greatest Olympian, Rio de Janeiro, 2016