Decathlon, High Jump, Other Field Events

by Jason Page

Book Overview

In the truest sense of the Olympic motto 'faster, higher, stronger', field events are contests that test the running, jumping, and throwing abilities of athletes. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding players. Sports include - high jump - long jump - triple jump - pole vault - shot put - discus - javelin - hammer - heptathlon - decathlon - triathlon...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778740145
• ISBN13: 9780778740148
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6