A Basic Guide to Bobsledding (Olympic Guides)

A Basic Guide to Bobsledding (Olympic Guides)
Hans Kummer (Author), U.S. Olympic Committee (Editor)
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A Basic Guide to Bobsledding is for the young person who dreams of "challenging the ice." It also is for the athlete, coach, parent, and spectator who want a clear understanding of the many facets of bobsledding that have made it "the champagne of thrills" for more than 100 years. This volume provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the sport and describes the essential elements necessary to become a bobsledder.

• Rank: #168940 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .69" h x 5.78" w x 8.60" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Library Binding
• 148 pages

Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice (Revised Edition): Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater

Sasha Cohen: Fire on Ice (Revised Edition): Autobiography of a Champion Figure Skater
Sasha Cohen (Author), Amanda Maciel (Author), Kathy Goedeken (Illustrator)
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Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen tells her story -- on and off the ice

champion figure skater Sasha Cohen captured the world's attention with her exquisite spiral and outstanding layback spin at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. In Torino, she reigned as the most intriguing contender in figure skating at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and triumphed with the silver medal. For the first time, Sasha tells her amazing story, in her own words, including:

• Her discovery of ice skating at age 7 and the coaches who trained her

• Her comeback from the injury that almost ended her career

• The crushing lows and miracle wins

This is the official autobiography of the world's most captivating skater, on and off the ice.

• Rank: #163780 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-28
• Released on: 2006-03-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .63" h x 5.28" w x 7.94" l,
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages