Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike.

A must-read for all athletics fans, Great Sporting Events: Athletics looks at the top athletics competitions in the world and describes the history behind them, notable events and the personalities that helped to shape the sport.

This book is part of a book series called Great Sporting Events .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Clive Gifford is a writer and editor of many bestselling quiz books.