Romanian Gymnastics

Introduction by Nicolae Vieru
Published by Center for Romanian Studies
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $39.99

About The Book

Since Nadia Comaneci captured the hearts of the world with her amazing performance at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, one that would change the sport of gymnastics forever, Romania has been known throughout the world for its remarkable success in the sport of gymnastics. This limited edition, full-color album presents the history of Romanian gymnastics from the founding of the Romanian Gymnastics Federation in 1906 to the Romanian womenu2019s team that won five consecutive world championship titles under coach Octavian Belu between 1994 and 2001. This book was originally published on the occasion of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Romanian Gymnastics Federation. On the 25th anniversary of its original publication, Romanian Gymnastics is being reissued to celebrate the Tokyo Olympic Games. The book profiles each member of the 1996 Romanian Womenu2019s Gymnastics team. This collectoru2019s item is a must for every gymnastics fan.

About The Author

The author, Kurt W. Treptow, is a noted specialist in East European history. He received his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois. His other books include A Historical Dictionary of Romania, From Zalmoxis to Jan Palach: Studies in East European History, and A History of Romania.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Center for Romanian Studies (July 1, 1996)
  • Length: 68 pages
  • ISBN13: 9789735770310

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