Great Moments in Olympic Snowboarding

by Brian Howell

Overview

Olympians compete in the colors of their country. Millions of fans around the world tune in to watch. and When everything goes just right, the performances are unforgettable. Great Moments in Olympic Sports tells the stories that define the Games-those of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. With colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, plus a Glossary, additional resources, and more, these books will have readers on the edge of their seats awaiting the next opening ceremony. Features, Action Photos, Great Moments Sidebars, Great Olympians List, Glossary, Additional Resources, Index

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629684437
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	Great Moments in Olympic Sports
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

1 Vancouver 2010: Shaun White's Ride 7

2 Nagano 1998: Olympic Debut 15

3 Salt Lake City 2002: Clark Makes History 21

4 Salt Lake City 2002: Team USA Goes 1-2-3 29

5 Turin 2006: Teter Shines 35

6 Vancouver 2010: Wescott Repeats 41

7 Sochi 2014: Slopestyle Debuts:p47

8 Sochi 2014: A US Surprise 55

Great Olympians 60

Glossary 61

For More information 62

Index 64

About the Author 64