An exhilarating photo celebration of individual and team sports depicting a wide range of athletic games the world over. Sports fans, athletes, and the curious will thrill to this voluminous collection of colour images by famed sports photographers that displays the wide spectrum of action sports around the globe. Ranging from the most popular to the most extreme, from the loneliness of the long distance runner to the spectacle of gladiator-like arena games, the book zooms in on the grit and grace of champions under the intense, often agonizing pressure of competition. Among the portraits of star athletes and breathtaking action shots are exciting moments and personalities from solo endeavours such as boxing, tennis, skiing, and martial arts, as well as from team games such as baseball, football, soccer, and rugby. Special focus is trained on the beloved Olympic Games and on the increasingly popular motor sports, including NASCAR and Formula One. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour photographs
