The Thrill of Victory . . . And So Much More

If you like the backstories of the Olympics, then this is the book for you. Arranged by categories (History, Legends, etc.), this collection of vignettes takes the reader comfortably through centuries of Olympic happenings. It's all there--upsets, heartwarmers, and the athletes who just wouldn't quit. People who beat the odds and some who just couldn't. The ultimate for armchair athletes, this read will have you wishing you were (or glad you aren't) an Olympian.