Historical dictionary of competitive swimming /

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Author / Creator:Lohn, John, 1976-
Imprint:Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (liii, 299 p.).
Language:English
Series:Historical dictionaries of sports ; no. 1
Historical dictionaries of sports ; no. 1.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11403528
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Varying Form of Title:Competitive swimming
ISBN:9780810874954
0810874954
9780810867758 (cloth : alk. paper)
0810867753
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-298).
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Summary:The Historical Dictionary of Competitive Swimming examines the sport of swimming since its inception as a competitive athletic event. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and appendixes that detail Olympic and World Championships medal winners. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individuals, major competitions, and there are also entries for each of the competitive strokes and countries that have enjoyed significant success in the sport.
Other form:Print version: Historical dictionary of competitive swimming Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2010. 9780810867758 (cloth : alk. paper)
Standard no.:9786612820366