Book Giveaway – “The Night Olympic Team”
July 28, 2008 by Sandy Mitchell
Filed under Sports Rumors
As part of this week’s Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, “Light the Torch” is giving away a copy of “The Night Olympic Team.” This 52-page, hardcover book by scientist, Dr. Caroline Hatton, sheds light on the topic of keeping drugs out of the Olympic Games. Dr. Hatton worked inside the testing lab for the 2002 Winter Games and has a unique perspective on the problem. The book is the result of her own experience plus interviews with more than 80 lawyers, other scientists, and sport officials.
Far from being a dry, scientific text, “The Night Olympic Team” uses photos, charts, and easy-to-read text to shed light on the history, testing procedures, and future of “doping” in the Olympics.
The giveaway is open to all US residents age 18 and older. (Sorry Canada; it’s a legal thing.) To enter the contest, simple leave a comment below with the name of your favorite Olympic sport (Summer or Winter). The contest will end Monday, August 4 at midnight (EDT). The winner will be announced on this blog on August 5. Good Luck!
Note: this giveaway is now closed for new entries. The winner will be announced later on Tuesday.
(photo courtesy of Boyds Mills Press)
Since I come from the land of the 2002 olympics, I’ve had first hand knowledge of just how fun the olympics can and are! I loved the ice skating and the speed skating, very fun to see live!
the luge, skeleton or bobsled, anything where they have to slide down a long icy slope, that’s awesome!
Gymnastics
i really like ice skating, i get so into it!
Gymnastics
love the archery
i like the figure skating :)
women’s gymnastics
I have two favorites, skiing and gymnastics.
I like them all. I understand the dedication, discipline, and time to perfect their sport that’s involved. I marvel at them all. But, if I had to pick, I really do enjoy watching the diving.
My favorite is curling.
basketball
I like the gymnastics
Track and Field
Gymnastics are my favorite Olympic sport.
Gymnastics