The Power of Belief is a story of triumph over adversity. Bethany Shriever was GB's sole hope of a gold medal in the women's BMX at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But, with funding cut and... Læs mere
De Paralympiske Lege opstod som et stævne ved hospitalet i Stoke Mandeville i England i 1948. Deltagerne var soldater, som var blevet rygmarvsskadede i 2. Verdenskrig, og som var... Læs mere
Frem til i dag har i alt 370 danske kvinder deltaget ved de olympiske lege i 22 forskellige idrætsgrene med hver deres udfordringer og... Læs mere
'Refreshingly honest [...] a highly enjoyable, fascinating read.' Horse and Hound_______________________________________________"To ride into that arena, next to a sea of British flags and hear the roar of clapping and cheering, was so exciting.
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller 'Honest and moving - everything a memoir should be' The Sun 'An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian ... in this story, passion reigns supreme' Cosmopolitan
With its winning mix of gripping narrative and easy-to-implement performance-raising tips, this book has become a best-selling classic. It's garnered 5-star reviews and wide-ranging endorsements - from Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes to Lord Digby Jones
Klokken er tæt på 22.00 den 6. september 1960. Mørket har sænket sig, og det elektriske lys er tændt over Flaminio Stadion i Rom. Den danske landsholdsmålmand, Henry From, går roligt... Læs mere
Bogen fortæller hele historien om Mikkel Hansens, Niklas Landins og de andre håndboldherrers vej til OL-guld i Rio. Den giver dig alt det, du gerne vil vide om spillerne og... Læs mere
Longlisted for Autobiography of the Year, Sports Book Awards 2022The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerA deeply personal and inspiring memoir from one of the most celebrated and influential names in British sport.
Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardSimon Timson and Chelsea Warr were the Performance Directors of UK Sport, tasked with the outrageous objective of delivering even greater success to Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Rio than in 2012.
Highlights the intersection of sports with the historical, political, and social climate of 1968. This study is suitable for those interested in US history, Latin American history, sports history, and Olympic history.