They Ruled the Pool: The 100 Greatest Swimmers in History

By John Lohn

Book Overview

They Ruled the Pool looks at the careers of the greatest swimmers in history, from Mark Spitz and Tracy Caulkins to Janet Evans and Michael Phelps. Each swimmer is ranked based on achievements such as Olympic medals, world and European championships, world records, and other honors. Thoroughly researched and compiled, each chapter includes biographical information, accomplishments, records, finest performances, and insight into how the swimmer became one of the best in the sport.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810887460
• ISBN13: 9780810887466
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"