Tarnished Rings The International Olympic Committee and the Salt Lake City Bid Scandal |
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| Author:
| Wenn, Stephen
Barney, Robert
Martyn, Scott |
| Series title: | Sports and Entertainment Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8156-3290-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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In late 1998 and the early months of 1999, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was an organisation in crisis. Revelations of a slush fund employed by Salt Lake City officials to secure votes from a number of IOC members in support of the city's bid for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games invited intense scrutiny of the organisation by the international media. This delves into this fascinating story, exploring the genesis of the scandal and charting the IOC's efforts to bring stability...
More DescriptionIn late 1998 and the early months of 1999, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was an organisation in crisis. Revelations of a slush fund employed by Salt Lake City officials to secure votes from a number of IOC members in support of the city's bid for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games invited intense scrutiny of the organisation by the international media. This delves into this fascinating story, exploring the genesis of the scandal and charting the IOC's efforts to bring stability to its operations.