The Summer Games in Atlanta - all you'll need to experience them to their fullest is The Olympic Factbook. This exciting guide provides you with in-depth coverage to quickly grasp the essentials of an event and make the most of the competitive drama. You'll enjoy a breathtaking marathon of information and insight, including a captivating glimpse into the origins of the Summer Games; a full schedule of events, so you know who's competing when; a reader warm-up with the inside details on how each event began; complete coverage of three new events - mountain biking, beach volleyball and women's softball; profiles of the medal contenders, so you know who to watch; a spectator's guide to each event, clearly explaining the rules and outlining competition strategies; a complete list of medal winners from past Olympics - with their winning stats; historic highlights from previous games; nearly 60 photos capturing legendary Olympians in action; and trivia quizzes to test your knowledge of the Games. Read Less