Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity of skiing as a sport has risen exponentially since it was first introduced.The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.
E. John B. Allen is emeritus professor of history at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. This is his ninth book on skiing.
Table of Contents
Editor’s Foreword (Jon Woronoff) Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology of Skiing Introduction The Dictionary Appendixes A. Olympic Winter Games: Sites, Dates, Nations, Athletes B. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Men C. Olympic Winter Games Nordic and Alpine: Women D. Nordic World Championships: Men E. Nordic World Championships: Women F. Alpine World Championships: Men G. Alpine World Championships: Women H. Nordic World Cup Sprint, Distance, Overall: Men I. Nordic World Cup Sprint and Distance, Overall: Women J. Ski Flying World Cup K. Speed Skiing Records L. Worldloppet Marathons M. Interski Venues N. Ski Museums Bibliography About the Author
