MEMORABLE OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS MOMENTS BY ERIN NICKS GYMNASTICS ZONE An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdobooks com SportsZone
chapter 1 A PERFECT 10 When Nadia Comăneci dismounted from the uneven parallel bars after her routine she thought she had done very well Comăneci was competing at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal Canada She was only 14 years old at the time She wasn’t prepared for what happened next because it was one of the most remarkable moments in Olympic history Comăneci was already preparing for the next event But then she heard the noise from the crowd The young gymnast from Romania turned to see what all the fuss was about Nadia Comăneci performs on the uneven parallel bars at the 1976 Olympics 4
This title introduces fans to some of the most memorable Olympic gymnastics moments in history. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.
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By: Erin Nicks
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Published by: SportsZone an imprint of ABDO Publishing
