Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Swimming in the Seine -- The grand duke -- The dawn of Australian swimming -- Mark the Shark -- Counterfeit Deutsche marks -- Swimming like the dolphins -- Flawless -- Thorpedo rocks the pool -- Eric the Eel -- Touch of gold -- Medals for the ages -- The games of 2012.
Summary
"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as American Michael Phelps--of the Olympic sport of swimming, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by Publisher.
