Olympic Fever

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Do you have Olympic Fever? 🥇 

Check out the Associated Press's specially curated Topical Guide for the Olympics, packed with facts, figures, and resources to deepen your understanding of this global event.

Associated Press Stylebook (apstylebook.com)

🔍 Discover:

  • Historical highlights of the Games 🏛️
  • Detailed statistics and records 📊
  • Cultural and social impacts of the Olympics 🌐

Here are a few recent publications you can check out at our library (CCC 130) to enrich your Olympic experience! 






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