Spectacularly illustrated and fully updated, The Olympic Games vividly captures the drama and excitement of the modern Olympic Competition and includes an 18-page preview of Sydney 2000. Organized chronologically, this unique guide takes an in-depth look at each Summer and Winter Games in turn, from Athens 1896 to Nagano 1998. Gallery of Olympic Greats: Breathtaking sports photography and authoritative commentary record the key sporting triumphs of a host of Olympic stars, from Spyridon Louis' historic win in the marathon at Athens 1896 to the spirit victories of Linford Christie at Barcelona 1992 and Michael Johnson at Atlanta 1996. Complete Results Listings: An excellent instant reference source, The Olympic Games features complete, easy-to-use listings of all the competitive events and medalists since the beginning of the games. In this special Sydney 2000 edition, an 18-page section follows the preparations for Sydney 2000, including a map of venues, a schedule of events, and a look at the likely medal contenders. More than 100,000 words and 850 photographs chart the complete journey of the Olympic Games and capture the key sporting moments as they happened. Absorbing summaries reveal the inside story of the games - the hidden rivalries, the boycotts, the individual triumphs and tragedies. Features an extraordinary roll-call of champions, from Jesse Owens, Bob Beamon, and Carl Lewis to Mark Spitz, Nadia Comaneci, and Torvill and Dean.