Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics
A visually stunning companion to Swifter, Higher, Stronger, celebrating the history and heroes of the Winter Olympics. Through powerful photography and engaging storytelling, the book captures unforgettable moments—from the Jamaican bobsled team’s inspiring debut to the dramatic 1980 U.S.A. vs. U.S.S.R. hockey showdown in Lake Placid.
It highlights both triumph and tragedy since the first Winter Games in Chamonix in 1924, including Eric Heiden’s five gold medals in 1980 and the devastating 1961 plane crash that impacted the U.S. figure skating team. Complete with striking photo galleries, maps of Olympic host sites, features on newer extreme winter sports, and a detailed Winter Olympic almanac, this book offers an exciting and comprehensive look at the legacy of the Winter Games.
