The Story of the Olympic Games : An Official Olympic Museum Publication

Description

by International Olympic Committee | Lifestyle, sport & leisure
Published 10/06/2021 by Welbeck Publishing Group (Welbeck Children’s Books) in the United Kingdom
Hardback | 96 pages, 200 photos and illus

Created in association with the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, The Story of the Olympic Games brings to life the glorious history of the Games of the Olympiad. Chronologically structured and featuring up to 200 original photographs, the book charts the story of this famous global event, beginning in 776 BC in ancient Greece through to its revival in 1896 and the 27 subsequent games. The pages are packed with exclusive photographs of the action, athletes and artefacts that have defined each game, so young fans can become immersed in the world’s greatest sporting spectacle in the run-up to the 2025 Games in Tokyo.