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1) Ball sports
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Provides a history of the inclusion in the Olympic program of six ball sports: tennis, soccer, hockey, handball, basketball, and volleyball.
4) Gymnastics
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An overview of the events that make up the gymnastics portion of the Olympic Games, with highlights of great athletes and moments.
5) Ice sports
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Presents a history of ice sports competition in the Olympic Games, featuring bobsledding, ice hockey, figure skating, pairs skating, ice dancing, and speed skating.
6) Skiing
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A history of the events that make up the skiing portion of the Winter Olympic Games since they began in 1924, highlighting great athletes and moments.
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This fascinating new book encompasses a number of Olympic sports which require either physical power and endurance, superior marksmanship, or superior horsemanship. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors.
17) Combat sports
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"An introduction to a variety of combat sports of the summer Olympics, including boxing, judo, wrestling, tae kwon do, and fencing. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport"--Provided by publisher.
18) Cycling
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"An introduction to a variety of cycling events of the summer Olympics, including road racing, time trials, triathlon, mountain biking, BMX racing, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic cyclists"--Provided by publisher.
19) Gymnastics
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"An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.
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