Inside the Olympics: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Politics, the Scandals, and the Glory of the Games Hardcover – January 1, 2004

"You won't always agree with Dick Pound...but his 'no holds barred' approach to so many major issues will keep you reading all night long." —Dick Ebersol, Chairman, NBC Sports and Olympics "The Olympic Games exist for the benefit of the athletes and not the IOC. Many IOC members still don't get it; however, Dick Pound [a former Olympic swimmer] certainly does. His unique view from inside the Olympic Movement is told in his usual straightforward manner, with his special blend of idelism and cynicism." —Brian williams, CBC, Veteran Broadcaster and Olympic Host "The only man who could have written this book has done it with candor and style. A lucid and penetrating look at the five-ringed world, filled with Dick Pound's customary insight, frankness and wit. Inside the Olympics wins gold, silver and bronze." —John Powers, Boston Globe "Pound takes us through the Olympic landscape with insight and opinion and on one of the biggest problems we all face: drugs in sport, he has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the good guys." —Sebastian Coe, OBE, double Olympic Gold 1500-meter champio Read more