South Tyrol's athletes are among the best in the world - from Gustav Thöni to Klaus Dibiasi and Carolina Kostner. Whether it's skiing, athletics, diving, or ice hockey: South Tyrol is present at all major sporting events worldwide. However, elite sports would be unthinkable without the diverse offerings and the work of sports clubs. This book traces their history as well as the development of South Tyrolean elite sports - featuring many interesting details, records, and curiosities. It is an ideal gift book for men, the first comprehensive sports history of South Tyrol, covering many disciplines and stars, as well as all Olympic participants, with numerous pictures and medal tables.