A timely and fascinating exploration of sport in York over the last 100 years in the year of the London Olympics. York sports protagonists from all 25 summer Olympic sports are interviewed, including a number of Olympians and Paralympians, in this celebration of sport in York. Detailed background and club information for sports such as cycling, boxing, swimming, rowing, hockey and archery is given. Richly illustrated with photographs never before made public. Includes the stories of two of the York people chosen to carry the Olympic torch as it passes through York in June 2012, Stan Wild, Olympic gymnast, and Clive Warley, table tennis player. Foreword by York-born Olympic gold medal swimmer Anita Lonsbrough.

Written by Van Wilson and published by York Archaeological Trust.