Other editions of book Inside the Summer Olympic Games: History of the Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympic Games, started in 1896 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, have a fascinating history. Read about:1. The six Olympic Games events that are no longer competed2. Learn about the history of each sporting event3. How the Olympic traditions got started4. Memorable events and people from past Olympic Games5. How sports are chosen for the Olympics and what determines if they continueInside the Summer Olympic Games is an informative and entertaining book that will give you insight into what the Modern Games first looked like, how they have changed, and what the Olympic Movement looks like today.