From Regatta to Rings

Name: From Regatta to Rings
Brand: Independently Published
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By Gigi Romano

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For over a century, rowing has been more than a contest of muscle and endurance-it has been a mirror to the world's cultural tides, political currents, and technological transformations. From the Seine in 1900 to the purpose-built regatta courses of the 21st century, Olympic rowing has charted a path through triumph and rivalry, unity and division, innovation and tradition.
From Regatta to Rings tells the story of the sport's journey from 19th-century regatta culture to the pinnacle of the Olympic Games. It brings to life the dynasties that defined eras, the legendary races that set new standards of excellence, and the global spread of a sport that blends artistry, discipline, and raw power. Along the way, it explores the coaches who built empires, the venues that shaped history, and the rivalries that pushed crews to the edge of human performance.
Drawing on over a century of Olympic history, this is the definitive account of a sport whose appeal lies not only in the pursuit of gold but in the eternal rhythm of the stroke-a timeless union of crew, boat, and water.

Product details

Binding:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

238

Release Date:

2025-08-13

Publication Date:

2025-08-13

Publisher:

Independently Published

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

1923570544

ISBN13:

9781923570542

Weight:

351 g

Height:

152 cm

Width:

229 cm

Thickness:

13 cm

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