olympic games

The story of two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian who compete in the 1924 Olympics.

Describes the history of the ancient Olympic Games, when and where they originated, the Games' founder, and the different sports and athletic events in the early games.

Discusses the sports events of the Olympic summer games held in Sydney, Australia in 2000.

The Hardy boys go undercover to protect the athletes at the Olympic games after sabotage and threatening notes are received. But the boys will have to expose the truth behind the terrorist plot once they find out who is responsible.

Offers a behind-the-scenes view of the Olympics, describing how the Olympics originated, who the athletes are, and what goes in to running the games smoothly.

A guide to the Winter Olympics that traces the games' history, highlights memorable moments, profiles past winners, explains the intricacies of the sports, and provides fun facts about the events.

Chronicles seven hundred of the most outlandish competitors in the history of the winter and summer Olympics, listing the Olympics' most inept athletes, strangest events, most embarrassing performances, poorest losers, most outrageous cheaters, and unlikeliest heroes.

Traces the history of the Olympics from its beginning in 776 B.C. to the present and relates stories of particular events such as track and field, gymnastics, and speed skating.

Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic gymnastics events and provides information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.

Presents photographs and profiles of the women soccer players who represented the United States in the 2000 Olympics.