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For more than a century, weightlifting was one of the last Olympic sports closed to women – but they refused to stay out. Heavy Metal tells the gripping true story of how women fought their way into elite strength sport, transforming garages, basements and local gyms into training grounds for...

When Matt Stutzman was born without arms, his birth parents’ obstetrician told them their son would never be independent, find a job, or blend into society. By the time he was three months old, Matt had been put up for adoption. His adoptive parents, however, were undaunted by the realities of raising a child with physical disabilities. With seven siblings, Matt grew up in rural Iowa, learning to adapt to any situation. From facing down bullies to learning to write, hunt, and drive with his feet, his parents’ attention and support laid the groundwork for Matt’s resilience and self-sufficiency.

The most decorated athlete in track and field history reveals how her journey to becoming a mother turned into the fight of her life—and pushed her to find her voice as an advocate and champion, on and off the track I’m really, really fast. But there’s no such thing as “fast” inside a...

From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular. In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes -...

Find out how a sparsely populated country came to dominate the world of endurance sports and get a blueprint for high performance. Norway has long stacked the field with champions in sports like Nordic skiing and sailing, but a new generation of athletes has arrived on the endurance scene...

New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Abrams takes a deep dive into the lives and careers of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden, using their entangled paths as a lens to view the myriad facets of the player empowerment era. It's one of the greatest “what ifs” in sports...

With vivid recall, David Gillick, one of Ireland's most celebrated 400m sprinters, describes the sacrifices, triumphs and devastating setbacks that define a life spent chasing greatness. As an Irish athlete competing against the odds, Gillick recalls the unique challenges of representing a small nation: limited resources, enormous expectations and the constant push to prove you belong among the world's best.

神々への祈りを捧げる古代ギリシャの宗教儀礼から、国家の威信と巨額の資本が渦巻く現代のスポーツビジネスまで、数千年にわたる壮大な興亡史があなたの歴史観を根底から揺さぶります。通勤やウォーキングの時間を...

Explora cómo un antiguo rito religioso originó el espectáculo deportivo y político más influyente de la historia. Ideal para acompañar tus trayectos diarios, esta fascinante narración desmitifica el pasado de las competencias atléticas. Sumérgete en un relato épico diseñado para...

Diese fesselnde Sportgeschichte verwandelt einen antiken Götterkult in das größte globale Megaereignis unserer Zeit. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln, bietet diese dynamische Zeitreise tiefe Einblicke in eine Welt voller Helden und politischer Machtkämpfe. Von den staubigen Arenen Olympias...

Plongez dans l'histoire épique du sport et de la politique, des rituels antiques sacrés aux arènes mondiales modernes. Découvrez comment une trêve religieuse née dans le sanctuaire d'Olympie s'est métamorphosée en un phénomène géopolitique majeur. Cette fresque historique captivante...

Are ice and a sled and a helmet all there are to luge? Not quite. What kind of a person would ever try the sport of doubles luge? What kind of a parent would ever let their son or daughter do it? This biography is the story of how the boy, Mark Grimmette, grew to become the most decorated slider in the history of the United States Luge Association.

Gennem flere årtier var Niels Nygaard dansk idræts mest magtfulde mand. Som formand i Danmarks Idræts- forbund og siden præsident for den olympiske bevægelse i Europa. I "Min vej fra piccolo til olympisk præsident" giver Niels Nygaard et sjældent indblik i magtspillet i dansk og...

Berättelsen om den sagolika triumfen i Tokyo Året är 2021. OS i Tokyo har flyttats fram ett år och idrottarna är rastlösa. Ett av de största guldhoppen på plats är det svenska hopplandslaget. Det finns bara ett problem: Sverige har inte tagit guld på 97 år. Med allt på spel...

The Greatest Rowing Stories Ever Told collects articles and excerpts of classic rowing stories, from the inception of the sport on English waters in the eighteenth century, through the scandalous era of professionalism (and gambling) of the nineteenth century, to the popular amateur sport of...

Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...

Watch brutal dueling transform into an elegant Olympic sport in this thrilling history. Journey from muddy killing fields to brightly lit modern pistes, turning your daily commute into an immersive exploration of armed combat. Hear how early societies trained with blades, fearing and admiring...

Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping...

Explore the inspiring sports history of how ancient rituals evolved into the ultimate test of human athletic grace. Perfect for fueling your morning workout or daily commute, this captivating chronicle explores our enduring fascination with bodies in motion. Step onto the Olympic arena and...

Trace the dramatic evolution of sports history from sacred ancient Greek rituals to intense modern geopolitical rivalries. Perfect for an inspiring daily commute, this sweeping narrative explores how a fragile truce in a violent world became a massive cultural spectacle. Experience the...