Below the Surface

Below the Surface
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 311
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ISBN-10 : 9781538142936
ISBN-13 : 1538142937
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Below the Surface by : John Lohn

Download or read book Below the Surface written by John Lohn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented level, and individual performances that are groundbreaking and awe-inspiring, such as Australian Fanny Durack becoming the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1912 and Jason Lezak leading the US to a come-from-behind victory in the 400 freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics. While controversies such as doping and the advent of tech suits have troubled the sport, a new generation of athletes have produced fresh enthusiasm for competitive swimming. Below the Surface offers little-known stories, unique insight, and a detailed history of a great sport with a remarkable past and an exciting future.


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