Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #247144 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-25
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Review
"...an intriguing account of many of the scandals that have despoiled the event…" (The Times, 16 December 2004)

“…Pound details the bribery, doping, cheating and exploitation involved in the world’s most ‘golden’ business.” (Fitness First Magazine, Autumn 2004)

“…an interesting account of the recent history of IOC…” (British Runner, October 2004)

“…a good modern history of the Olympics…” (Business Eye, August 2004)

“…a powerful fascinating read and Pound does not pull his punches…” (Time Out, 25 August 2004)

“Pound digs deep into many controversial events and issues surrounding the Olympics” (Athletics Weekly, 18 August 2004)

“A fascinating, no –holds–barred look at just how the Olympics and their legacy have foundered” (New Addington Advertiser, 13 August 2004)

“…the ultimate Olympic insider lifts the lid on everything from drug scandals to political wranglings.” (Northern Echo (North), 13 August 2004)

“…a fascinating, no–holds–barred look at just how the Olympics and their legacy have foundered” (Croydon Advertiser, 13 August 2004)

“…well written…” (Irish Independent (Dublin), 16 August 2004)

“…his book is entertaining..” (Aberdeen Press & Journal, 14 August 2004)

“…brings an invigorating candour to a world in which officials have rivalled competitors for wrong doing.” (The Independent (Review), 13 August 2004)

“…brings an invigorating candour to a world in which officials have rivalled competitors for wrongdoing…” (Independent, 13 August 2004)

“…tells it like it is…a compelling read…” (Nottingham Evening Post, 7 August 2004)

“…a revealing and fascinating book.” (Leicester Mercury, 3/8/04)

“His insider knowledge informs his compelling book...” (The Economist, 30/7/04)

Nottingham Evening Post, 7 August 2004
"...tells it like it is…a compelling read..."

Leicester Mercury, 3/8/04
"...a revealing and fascinating book."