winter olympics

Explores the origins of the Winter Olympics, recaps the games from 1924-1976, and presents profiles of some of the athletes participating in these games.

Provides a history on the Olympic sport of figure skating covering facts and statistics as well as dramatic stories and color photographs.

Traces the history, tricks and stunts, and people of this Winter Olympic sport.

Provides an overview of all the Olympic events in both Alpine and freestyle skiing, along with fun facts, amazing stats, and a look at some of the most outstanding competitors.

Presents a history of ice sports competition in the Olympic Games, featuring bobsledding, ice hockey, figure skating, pairs skating, ice dancing, and speed skating.

Describes thirteen great victories and achievements during the Winter Olympic Games as athletes made history with their record-breaking performances.

A history of the events that make up the skiing portion of the Winter Olympic Games since they began in 1924, highlighting great athletes and moments.

Contains a collection of essays describing the history, politics, and difficulties of the winter Olympics, from the unofficial first games in Chamonix, France, in 1924, to the games in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2002.

Presents fifty-six of the most memorable moments and athletes of the Winter Olympics including the invasion of Russian pairs skating teams, the rivalry between Brian Orser and Brian Boitano in 1988, and the sportsmanship of Italy's Eugenio Monti in 1964.

Explores the history of ice skating and the various skating events performed at the Olympics. Includes full-color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further reading sources.