9. Summer Olympic Sports
Olympic divers train in Coral Gables, Florida.
From the Greeks to Now
The sports described in this chapter—beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, diving, horse competitions, gymnastics, table tennis, swimming, weightlifting, and wrestling—are all part of Olympic competition. However, they are not just played during the Olympics. Each sport has stand-alone meetings and is very popular in its own right. For purposes of discussion, I have grouped them together.
Many common threads exist between all of these sports, so I’ll start by explaining basic positioning and lens selection.
Poring Over the Picture
A swimmer surfaces ...
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