Author(s): ROBERTS MICHAEL

Sport

From headline-making controversies and heartbreaking failures to nail-biting victories and broken records, this reference captures in words and stunning photographs some of the biggest and most memorable moments in the history of Australian sport. Organized by themes such as "magic moments,” "scandals,” and "triumphs,” this account commemorates the nation’s biggest sporting legends, including Donald Bradman, John Eales, Wally Freeman, Rod Laver, Ian Thorpe, and Edward James "Ted” Whitten. Chronicling major events in all sports, this handbook is sure to appeal to all sports lovers.