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Bob Addy OLY won the 1963 British National Road Championship, represented England at the 1962 Commonwealth Games and later, Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1964 Olympics. He went on to rep……続きを見る

In the gritty streets of Toronto, a young boy named Ryan Turkmen found solace on the soccer field, a place where he could escape the harsh realities of his world. Born to a single mother who worked ……続きを見る

A clear-eyed, critical examination of the social, political, and economic costs of hosting the 2016 summer Olympics The selection of Rio de Janeiro as the site of the summer 2016 Olympic Games set o……続きを見る

Los Juegos Olímpicos son la competición deportiva internacional más prestigiosa. Todos los atletas del mundo sueñan con participar en ella, ganar medallas, ver ondear la bandera de su país y escucha……続きを見る

In 1967, Lyle Gatley was challenged by a friend: if he could survive two months’ rigorous training, he bet, Gatley could become an Olympic contender in the sport of rowing. At six foot five, he perh……続きを見る

“An essential source on African American athletes and Olympic history.”-Booklist, Starred Review, and a Booklist Top 10 Sports Book of 2023 The first book to fully chronicle the struggles and triump……続きを見る

This innovative study examines the Olympic programme from a critical feminist perspective, to shed new light on the issues of gender and inclusion at the Olympic Games and in the Olympic Movement. I……続きを見る

A look back at how powerful politicians, business leaders, and a diverse cast of activists used a thwarted Olympics to shape the state of Colorado and the city of Denver. If you don’t recall the 197……続きを見る

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that rev……続きを見る

「如果你想跑，可以跑個一英里；但假如你想體驗一個不一樣的人生，就去跑場馬拉松。」──Emil Zatopek，一九五二年赫爾辛基奧運馬拉松冠軍 全球注目的奧運壓軸賽事，42.195公里的奔跑競逐， 百餘年來的奧運馬拉松賽……続きを見る

In the late 1960s, a new sport emerged in Canada that would change the lives of many people: wheelchair sports. In Life in the Fast Lane, Chris Stoddart recounts the rise of wheelchair racing, with ……続きを見る

Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world champion Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. H……続きを見る

It’s time to go for gold in the Office Deskathlon… The Olympics are coming – but how can you get into the spirit of things when you’re stuck in the office? Show off your sporting skills and challeng……続きを見る

This is a short book that talks about the 2024 NBA Mock Draft. It's also talked about Brony James, Jonathan Jivony, Taloy Lewan. This book is here for you. It's only 28 pages. 続きを見る

從運動肉腳蛻變成極地超馬跑者，一段不可思議的自我挑戰跑旅。 「也許我們無法改變生命的長度，但是我們可以改變生命的寛度跟深度。」 「年齡不是問題，生理障礙也可以克服，千萬不要畫地自限，人遠比想像中的自己……続きを見る

What fears are standing in your way or holding you back? How do you want to become stronger? Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin wants to help you answer these questions as she shar……続きを見る

Courage over Confidence offers a new approach to conquering the mental game of sports. Written for competitive young athletes as well as professionals and Olympians, it is also a game changer for co……続きを見る

Now in a fully updated and expanded fifth edition, this textbook introduces the power and politics of sport organizations to the readers. It explores the managerial activities essential to good gove……続きを見る

This is the first comprehensive study of sport in Taiwan to be published in English. It appears at a time when Taiwan has the attention of the global community to the greatest extent since the years……続きを見る

A mad keen angler with a distinct dislike for school, clever boy James went on to turn his passion for fish and fishing into a scientific research career. In pursuit of his research James moved to S……続きを見る

Lionel Messi: The Incredible Journey of a Football Icon is a fascinating journey into the life and career of one of the most iconic athletes of our time. From his humble beginnings in Rosario, Argen……続きを見る

Russell Moon, a volunteer performer in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, gives us the inside story of the making of the Greatest Show on Earth. In 194 gripping, moving and funny pages we fol……続きを見る

5 September, 1972. 4.30 a.m. The Munich Olympic Village. Black September, a group of Palestinian terrorists, break into the Israeli team's apartments. It is the beginning of the most tragic event in……続きを見る

Jam Packed With Fun & Engaging Ski Erg Workouts! Looking To Increase Your Cardio Conditioning? If So You've Found The Right Book Loaded With Over 50 Ski Erg Oriented WODs, With Programming from EMOM……続きを見る

This book is an analysis of both contemporary Tokyo and the contemporary Olympic Games, emphasizing the role of late-stage capitalism and political economy in shaping both. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Ga……続きを見る

The Olympics: A Critical Reader represents a unique, critical guide to the definitive sporting mega-event and the wider phenomenon it represents – Olympism. Combining classic texts and thoughtful ed……続きを見る

This is the first book to offer a comprehensive overview of the history and development of sport from the ancient to the contemporary era in China. It addresses the gap between the vibrant academic ……続きを見る

*****LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK AWARD 2024*** A REVELATION IN SPORTS MEMOIRS. THIS IS THE JOURNEY OF A WOMAN FIGHTING TO RUN FREE. *"A story which makes us all interrogate our human……続きを見る

This is the first book to examine the role of women in the origins, development and contemporary landscape of snowboarding. Focusing on organised and professional snowboarding, it explores the signi……続きを見る

Between 1984 and 2021, elite athletes from the member regions of Greater China – China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – competed at each of the ten Summer Olympics. By winning 263 gold medals, 199 silver, a……続きを見る