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Swimming from Diving to Water Polo

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Journey into the watery world of super-fast swimmers, daring divers and fabulous freestyle races.

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Dimensions (cm) :22 (H) x 15 (W) x 0.4 (D) x 0.1kg
ISBN :9781846967283
Author :Andy Horsley
Publisher :Tick Tock Books
Type :Glossy Cover (Paperback)

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Did you know that one of the USA's best swimmers became a film star? That divers fall through the air at up to 55 km/h? Or that Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at one olympic games?

This book comprehensively explores all the swimming pool-based sports in Olympic competition:

• Background history of the event.

• The rules of the event, and how the competitor wins.

• The skills and tactics.

• Clothing, equipment and the place where the event is held.

• The men and women who have made Olympic history.

• Great Olympic moments.

• Amazing statistics.

• “Did you know” facts – ranging from the heroic to the bizarre!

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Swimming from Diving to Water Polo

Swimming from Diving to Water Polo

Journey into the watery world of super-fast swimmers, daring divers and fabulous freestyle races.

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