A beautifully produced hardcover volume from The Olympic Century series, an ambitious project documenting the first 100 years of the modern Olympic movement (1896–1996).

Volume 8 focuses on two historic events:

• The 1924 Paris Summer Olympics
• The 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics

More than a sports record book, this edition serves as a richly detailed historical chronicle of the era when international athletics became a global cultural phenomenon.

Highlights include:

• The final Olympics overseen by Pierre de Coubertin
• Legendary athletes such as Paavo Nurmi and Johnny Weissmuller
• The artistic atmosphere of 1920s Paris associated with Hemingway, Picasso, and James Joyce
• Early Winter Olympic traditions in St. Moritz
• Sonja Henie’s rise to international fame
• Historic Olympic posters, archival photography, medal tables, and official records

Produced for the official USA 100 Olympic centennial celebration, this large-format hardcover is considered a highly collectible reference work among Olympic history enthusiasts.

An excellent addition for:

• Olympic memorabilia collectors
• Sports historians
• Vintage design and photography lovers
• Libraries and display collections

Condition

Very good vintage condition overall.

• Strong hardcover binding
• Clean interior pages
• Light shelf/storage wear consistent with age
• Minor cosmetic wear to covers and edges
• No major writing or missing pages

Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.