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100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History | Bud Greenspan
100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History | Bud Greenspan
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100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History
by Bud Greenspan
🏛️ CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION & PHOTOJOURNALISM
A definitive collection of the most inspiring stories and achievements from the first century of the modern Olympic Games.
Extended Synopsis
Authored by the preeminent chronicler of the Olympic Games, 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History was released to commemorate the centennial of the modern games. Bud Greenspan, an award-winning documenter, provides a meticulously curated collection of sporting milestones that have shaped the global image of the Olympics. Through his unique narrative lens, Greenspan captures the essence of human triumph and the cultural impact of these quadrennial gatherings.
This Special Centennial Education edition is enriched with 200 archival photographs that bring a century of competition to life. The text moves beyond mere statistics to focus on the storytelling that makes the games a universal phenomenon. From the earliest days of the modern era to the peak of 20th-century athletics, this volume is an essential record of the spirit of the Games: Citius, Altius, Fortius.
Author Biography
Bud Greenspan (1926–2010) was an American film director and documentarian known primarily for his Olympic-themed works. His "Official Film" series of the Summer and Winter Games earned him multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, cementing his legacy as the "poet laureate" of the Olympic movement.
Reader Targeting
- History Buffs: Readers interested in the 100-year evolution of modern international sports.
- Photography Enthusiasts: Those who appreciate high-quality archival sports photojournalism.
- Education Professionals: Academics seeking a primary source of historic Olympic narratives for curriculum use.
Accolades & Awards
- Special Centennial Education edition.
- Authored by a multi-Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentarian.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9781881649663 |
| Publisher: | General Publishing Group |
| Edition: | Special Centennial Education |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
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