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Aug 04, 2012 berlin pools are gloriously long and crystal clear. Every event, every athlete in a top score, every olympic record, every country and over 1,500 anecdotes and dramatic moments in the olympic games is here. The book also looks at the history of each olympic event from inception to the present day. The depth of your pool is a matter of personal preference.
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