The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920-2002

Starring:Olympic Series-Great Moments 1920-02
Studio: St Clair Vision
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

Historically Insightful
Olympic Greats
Received in time
Okay, but not great

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments 1920-2002
Starring: Olympic Series-Great Moments 1920-02
Manufacturer: St Clair Vision
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001WTW9C
Release Date: 2004-07-20

Customer Reviews:

Historically Insightful.......2007-03-28

Two key elements make this collection pertinent for goal-setters, the storyline and the challenge of overcoming obstacles. Well-edited and written, this 3 DVD set covers nearly a century of Olympic competition. The various achievements are put into a context in such a way that if you are not familiar with the event and competitors involved, you can figure out what is happening because the narrator explains to you the background before telling you the outcome.

Both individual athletes and teams are highlighted in this collection of human accomplishment. Oksana Baiul's story was one of the most touching. To hear of the odds she had to overcome to reach her goal causes one to realize others have encountered terrific challenges and made it. In that sense, the story is about more than sports. Sports is an analogy with implications for other arenas.

Going back to 1920, this documentary set captures the flavor of the various modern games. Not only eras and locations, but a wide range of Olympic events are included. Many inspiring stories are found in this 3 set collection.

Olympic Greats.......2007-03-27

If you love sport then you will love this history run of the greatest moments in Olympic history. This 3 disc with over 6 hours of highlights is full of champions and heroes of the Olympic Games. Watching this DVD makes
you feel and see what the human spirit can achieve when it needs too. I love sport and competition and found this DVD inspiring. Certainly worth the price and quality and quantity were not spared. What more can I say I loved it and feel sport lovers will also.

Received in time.......2006-03-24

This dvd was needed for a large presentation and was received the day of the event. The dvd was just what we were looking for.

Okay, but not great.......2004-09-13

As far as price goes, this DVD collection is a good deal--3 discs for about $20.

But you do get what you pay for--the documentary itself lacks coherence, it feels rushed. They pack in many highlights, perhaps too many. Performances are not shown in their entirety, which is important when it comes to more artistic sports like figure skating and gymnastics.

There is one glaring ommission from this collection--the 1996 Women's Gymnastics Team (aka the "Magnificent Seven") is not included, nor is Shannon Miller (the most decorated US gymnast who finally won her golds in 1996) or Kerri Strug. It's a shame, really.

I do recommend this DVD, but more of an introduction or overview. It is not a definitive Olympic collection by any stretch.

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