The Handbook of Swimming (Pelham Practical Sports) [Paperback]

David Wilkie (Author), Kelvin Juba (Author)

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Book Description

Series: Pelham Practical Sports | Publication Date: June 1999

This revised edition includes the latest swimming techniques and information on matters such as nutrition and mental training. The handbook begins with a history of the sport, including channel swimming and the start of competitive races. It discusses equipment and scientific principles and includes a chapter on learning. The book concludes with a detailed appendix of world, Olympic and Commonwealth records.

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Product Details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK; 2nd edition (June 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0720720613
ISBN-13: 978-0720720617
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,018,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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