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Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth-century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
2) Munich
Author
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Inspired by real events, Munich reveals the intense story of the secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and assassinate the 11 Palestinians believed to have planned the 1972 munich massacre of 11 Israeli athletes - and the personal toll this mission of revenge takes on the team and the man who led it.
Author
Publisher
McSea Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
No matter where they go, Scotty and his special stuffed dog, Spillway, always have fun together. Although Scotty was born with a chromosomal disorder that causes developmental delays, with Spillway by his side, there are always adventures to be had! Join Spillway as he takes you on a journey through Scotty’s life where they experience acceptance, empathy, and inclusion during their unique time together.
Author
Series
Magic tree house volume 16
Language
English
Description
Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.
5) Born to Fly
Publisher
Red Bull Studios
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
For over 20 years, Sergey Bubka dominated pole vaulting, until France’s Renaud Lavillenie broke his record in 2014. In 2020, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis shattered the sport, breaking the world record six times in two years and winning gold at major championships, including the Paris 2024 Olympics. This documentary offers an intimate look at Duplantis’ journey from prodigy to legend, surpassing his father’s coaching, embracing his Swedish heritage...
6) ParaGold
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Follows the lives of four Paralympic equestrian hopefuls as they vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage team. The film focuses on Roxy Trunnell, Rebecca Hart, David Botana, and Sydney Collier on their quest to qualify for – and hopefully win – medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Each of the riders has severe physical disabilities, but determination and the bond with their horses propel them to greatness.
7) The Wall
Publisher
Fifth Season
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A uniquely emotional documentary feature film that will touch the heart of audiences around the world. Four female climbers face the sporting challenge of a lifetime as they attempt to compete in the first ever Olympic climbing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. THE WALL: CLIMB FOR GOLD follows four elite climbers -- Janja Garnbret, Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou, and Miho Nonaka -- over an extraordinary two years. They battle through Olympic...
Publisher
Special Olympics
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Through his astounding athletic accomplishments and intellectual disability, Chris Nikic, a Special Olympics Florida athlete, pursues his greatest aspirations including homeownership and falling in love. Follow his journey as all his dreams converge.
9) The Fall
Publisher
DogWoof
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
An action-led, emotionally-charged character journey following an intense personal rivalry at the highest level of sport that resulted in one of the most dramatic clashes in Olympic history.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. ... Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man's...
12) Downhill racer
Series
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) volume 494
Language
English
Formats
Description
Director Michael Ritchie's (*The Golden Child*) debut film is a tense and taut look at the world of Olympic skiing. Robert Redford plays the hero, Chappellet, a handsome loner from Colorado, bent on making it to the top and Gene Hackman plays his demanding coach. As the pressure and tension build, Chappellet learns how fleeting and lonely fame can be. Winner of Best Actor (Robert Redford) at the **BAFTA Awards**. Nominated for Best Drama Written Directly...
Publisher
Red Bull Studios
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In this deeply personal and emotionally powerful film, Mo Farah, Somali-born British hero of the London 2012 Olympics, and one of the most successful athletes in history, reveals for the first time the truth about his early life and explore the extraordinary story he has kept hidden until now. His journey will take him from his family home in Surrey back to the streets of West London and the school where he was first spotted as a phenomenal young...
14) 18th & Grand
Publisher
Stadium Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The Olympic Auditorium was a hub of visceral entertainment for generations, with heroes and villains who often came from the neighborhoods of Southern California and Mexico. Told through the voices of wrestlers, boxers, skaters, and punk rockers, 18th & GRAND dynamically recalls the larger-than-life characters who captured the imagination of the city and the world.
17) Olympic games
Author
Series
Publisher
Alfred Knopf
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
19) Volleyball
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of volleyball as an Olympic sport.
20) Gymnastics
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of gymnastics competition at the Olympics.
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