Author: Michael Hurley

Publisher: Heinemann Library 2012

Pages: 32

Description: How did Eddie the Eagle get his nickname? Who did Jesse Owens shock when he won four gold medals? What is the Olympic Fair Play award?

On you marks, get set, read! Find out all about the most famous sport competition on Earth in this exciting, fact-packed series. Discover the greatest sport champions, the history of how the Olympics began, and the high-tech inventions that are propelling the Games in the 21^st century.