'OLYMPIC LEGENDS - The book of New Zealand’s Olympic medallists’

This unique book truly represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain the original signatures of New Zealand’s Olympic medallists going back six decades. This small country (4 million population) of New Zealand had won 116 medals through Olympic history by 2004. Ninety-nine medallists remained alive in 2004 and this book contains the original signatures of 97 of them. The collection feat can never be replicated, because a number have since passed away. The signatures begin with Yvette Williams and Jean Stewart from the 1952 Olympics and move through six decades, to the modern Olympians. Look for Peter Snell, John Walker and Murray Halberg – and Russell Coutts, David Tua and Mark Todd. Plus the most successful New Zealand Olympians of all, Ian Ferguson and Paul MacDonald. Plus the moderns, such as the Evers-Swindell sisters and Hamish Carter. Just to name a few … As the Rio Olympic Games close, we should ponder that to achieve a medal in the Olympic cauldron that measures the best in the world is a mighty achievement. There is probably no country in the world – based on achievements per capita – that can match New Zealand’s record. ‘Olympic Legends’ also contains the stories of how 116 medals were won through history (until 2004) and what each of the medallists had done or did with their lives subsequently. Beautifully illustrated, beginning with historic photos from a century ago and moving through to today's brilliant full-colour photography.

A Wonderful Presentation

• This certified numbered copy comes complete with pledge of authenticity concerning the near-100 original signatures signed by the Olympians.
• The beautiful presentation is completed in shellcase, silver-blocked on front and spine, with ribbon marker bound into the case to lift out the book. This is an investment in New Zealand’s Olympic heritage. Certificate of authenticity.

See 'Questions & Answers' for the list of those who signed.