Olympics in Sports & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky ...

Narrated by Katie Ledecky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming
... Read more
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Le Jeu de la vie

by Zacharias Tanee Fomum ...

Narrated by Dimitri Eyong ...

Series series Dieu T’Aime
Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

Jeux d'été 2024 ! Et si c'était aussi l'occasion de considérer cet autre jeu dans lequel chacun de nous est un athlète, celui de la vie ?C'est ce à quoi nous invite le Professeur Fomum, fidèle à la vision du développement complet de l'individu par laquelle étaient mus ces anciens Grecs à qui nous devons les Jeux Olympiques.Il aborde le sujet dans une perspective spirituelle et, avec un style ... Read more

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Jeux d'été 2024 ! Et si c'était aussi l'occasion de considérer cet autre jeu dans lequel chacun de nous est un athlète, celui de la vie ?C'est ce à quoi nous invite le Professeur Fomum, fidèle à la vision du développement complet de l'individu par laquelle étaient mus ces anciens Grecs à qui nous devons les Jeux Olympiques.Il aborde le sujet dans une perspective spirituelle et, avec un style
... Read more
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King of the World

Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero

by David Remnick ...

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Unabridged

11 hours 47 min

The bestselling biography of Muhammad Ali—with an Introduction by Salman RushdieOn the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The bestselling biography of Muhammad Ali—with an Introduction by Salman RushdieOn the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly
... Read more
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Chasing Grace

What the Quarter Mile Has Taught Me about God and Life

by Sanya Richards-Ross ...

Narrated by Sanya Richards-Ross ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

For as long as she can remember, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross's life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better. But when the race is over, how do you know what to run towards next? In Chasing Grace, join Sanya as she helps you see your own experiences through God's eyes.Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya's quest was always for less. She started running ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

For as long as she can remember, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross's life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better. But when the race is over, how do you know what to run towards next? In Chasing Grace, join Sanya as she helps you see your own experiences through God's eyes.Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya's quest was always for less. She started running
... Read more
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Verdens bedste

Det danske herrehåndboldlandshold gennem tiden

by Nils Finderup ...

Narrated by Peter Pilegaard ...

Unabridged

10 hours 30 min

Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 110 år, før det danske herrelandshold ved EM i Norge i 2008 vandt en international titel. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter fire verdensmesterskaber på stribe kan herreholdet i dag uden at rødme kalde sig for klodens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole i ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 110 år, før det danske herrelandshold ved EM i Norge i 2008 vandt en international titel. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter fire verdensmesterskaber på stribe kan herreholdet i dag uden at rødme kalde sig for klodens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole i
... Read more
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Legacy

Gangsters, Corruption and the London Olympics

by Michael Gillard ...

Narrated by Ben Elliot ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Bloomsbury presents Legacy by Michael Gillard, read by Ben Elliot.Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe, The Long Good Friday'Legacy illustrates the sordid links between business, politics ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Legacy by Michael Gillard, read by Ben Elliot.Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe, The Long Good Friday'Legacy illustrates the sordid links between business, politics
... Read more
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Brief History of Table Tennis, A: How a Parlor Game Became an Olympic Sport

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Uncover the sports history of how a quirky Victorian parlor game conquered the globe to become a modern Olympic titan. Perfect for a morning commute or focused learning, this energetic narrative transports you from British drawing rooms to fierce international arenas. Experience the geopolitical friction and rivalries that shaped a global phenomenon.Whether you are a curious trivia buff or a ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the sports history of how a quirky Victorian parlor game conquered the globe to become a modern Olympic titan. Perfect for a morning commute or focused learning, this energetic narrative transports you from British drawing rooms to fierce international arenas. Experience the geopolitical friction and rivalries that shaped a global phenomenon.Whether you are a curious trivia buff or a
... Read more
Audiobook

Striking Back

The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel’s Deadly Response

by Aaron J. Klein ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Unabridged

7 hours 40 min

The Munich Olympics. Palestinian members of the Black September group murder eleven Israeli athletes. Nine hundred million people watch the crisis unfold on television, witnessing a tragedy that inaugurates the modern age of terror.Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin’s words, “run these criminals and murderers off the face of the ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The Munich Olympics. Palestinian members of the Black September group murder eleven Israeli athletes. Nine hundred million people watch the crisis unfold on television, witnessing a tragedy that inaugurates the modern age of terror.Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin’s words, “run these criminals and murderers off the face of the
... Read more
Audiobook

Frozen Glory: A Legacy of Ice Hockey Excellence at the Winter Games

by Romeo Walker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the captivating history of ice hockey at the Winter Olympics in this comprehensive book that explores the key moments, teams, and players that have shaped the sport on the Olympic stage. From its humble beginnings at the inaugural Winter Games in Chamonix in 1924 to its status as one of the most exciting and fiercely competitive events at ... Read more

$6.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the captivating history of ice hockey at the Winter Olympics in this comprehensive book that explores the key moments, teams, and players that have shaped the sport on the Olympic stage. From its humble beginnings at the inaugural Winter Games in Chamonix in 1924 to its status as one of the most exciting and fiercely competitive events at
... Read more
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Aquatic Acceleration: Sailing into the Future of Water Motorsports

by Eloy Fowler ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the exciting world of water motorsports with "Aquatic Acceleration: Sailing into the Future of Water Motorsports." This comprehensive book explores the emerging trends and innovative technologies that are reshaping the industry, offering readers a glimpse into what the future holds for this thrilling sport. From cutting-edge hydrofoil designs ... Read more

$6.12 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the exciting world of water motorsports with "Aquatic Acceleration: Sailing into the Future of Water Motorsports." This comprehensive book explores the emerging trends and innovative technologies that are reshaping the industry, offering readers a glimpse into what the future holds for this thrilling sport. From cutting-edge hydrofoil designs
... Read more
Audiobook

Unforgiving

Lessons from the Fall

by Lindsey Jacobellis ...

Narrated by Abby Craden ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

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 reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

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 reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the
... Read more
Audiobook

Ignite

Unlock the Hidden Potential Within

by Andre De Grasse, Dan Robson ...

Narrated by Mark Onaba ...

Unabridged

8 hours 37 min

Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world championNot only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse’s friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world championNot only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who could forget De Grasse’s friendly rivalry with sprinting legend Usain Bolt? Or when he became the first
... Read more
Audiobook

Unbroken

The inspirational memoir from the double-world champion and Olympic silver medallist

by Katarina Johnson-Thompson ...

Narrated by Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Melissa Vaughan ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

**"Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself" - SIR CHRIS HOY"An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILLThe inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.The audiobook is read by ... Read more

$27.65 CAD

**"Kat is a warrior, both on the track and off it. This book is a stunning testimony to the power of believing in yourself" - SIR CHRIS HOY"An extraordinary story of resilience and determination, from an incredible athlete" - DAME JESSICA ENNIS-HILLThe inspirational and powerful memoir from double world heptathlon champion and Team GB Olympian Katarina Johnson-Thompson.The audiobook is read by
... Read more
Audiobook

The Adventures of Paddington

by HarperCollins Children’s Books ...

Narrated by Julie Walters ...

Series series The Adventures of Paddington
Unabridged

9 min

A brilliant new summer sports day story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game but who will be the summer games champion?A delightful new Paddington picture book that teaches ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A brilliant new summer sports day story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game but who will be the summer games champion?A delightful new Paddington picture book that teaches
... Read more
Audiobook

Game of Life, The

by Zacharias Tanee Fomum ...

Narrated by John H Fehskens ...

Series Audiobook 9 - God Loves You
Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

2024 Summer Games! What if this was equally an opportunity to consider this other game wherein each one of us is an athlete, that of life?This is what Professor Fomum invites us to. He remains faithful to the vision of an individual's full development which had previously moved the ancient Greeks to whom we owe the Olympic Games.He discusses this topic using a spiritual approach and, with a ... Read more

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2024 Summer Games! What if this was equally an opportunity to consider this other game wherein each one of us is an athlete, that of life?This is what Professor Fomum invites us to. He remains faithful to the vision of an individual's full development which had previously moved the ancient Greeks to whom we owe the Olympic Games.He discusses this topic using a spiritual approach and, with a
... Read more
Audiobook

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

The Untold Story of 18 African Americans Who Defied Jim Crow and Adolf Hitler to Compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Deborah Riley Draper, Blair Underwood, Travis Thrasher ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

**In this “**must-read for anyone concerned with race, sports, and politics in America” (William C. Rhoden, New York Times bestselling author), the inspirational and largely unknown true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, defying the racism of both Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South.Set against the turbulent backdrop of a segregated ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

**In this “**must-read for anyone concerned with race, sports, and politics in America” (William C. Rhoden, New York Times bestselling author), the inspirational and largely unknown true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, defying the racism of both Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South.Set against the turbulent backdrop of a segregated
... Read more
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In My Dreams I Dance

A story of prejudice, perseverance and pushing for change

by Anne Wafula Strike ...

Narrated by Tina Tieno ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional adversity, including the loss of her mother and ableist prejudice, Anne moved to the UK, where she ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The inspirational memoir from Paralympian and disability advocate Anne Wafula Strike, updated for 2024Left partially paralysed below the rib cage by polio, Anne Wafula Strike was forced to flee her native Kenyan village, moving across the country with her family. After overcoming additional adversity, including the loss of her mother and ableist prejudice, Anne moved to the UK, where she
... Read more
Audiobook

The Suspect

An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle

by Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen ...

Narrated by Paul Michael ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security
... Read more
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The Making of a Miracle

The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold Medal–Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

by Mike Eruzione, Neal Boudette ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of
... Read more
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Brief History of the Olympics, A: The Games That United the World

by Jonathan Cartwright ...

Narrated by Jonathan Cartwright ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Trace an epic sports history where the pursuit of global peace collides with the fierce reality of political power. Perfect for an educational commute or an inspiring workout, this tense, reflective journey explores how a sacred ancient Greek ritual evolved into earth's most-watched spectacle. Watch athletes and nations battle for supremacy on and off the track.Feel the electrifying tension of ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace an epic sports history where the pursuit of global peace collides with the fierce reality of political power. Perfect for an educational commute or an inspiring workout, this tense, reflective journey explores how a sacred ancient Greek ritual evolved into earth's most-watched spectacle. Watch athletes and nations battle for supremacy on and off the track.Feel the electrifying tension of
... Read more
Audiobook

Fencing: How a Deadly Duel Became an Elegant Olympic Sport

by Edward Langford ...

Narrated by Edward Langford ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

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 the warriors who wielded them to survive.Perfect for focused listening during a workout, this narrative ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 the warriors who wielded them to survive.Perfect for focused listening during a workout, this narrative
... Read more
Audiobook

Journey to the Podium: One Athlete's Quest for Olympic Skeleton Gold

by Stevie Decker ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Join elite athlete Mia as she battles the elements, pushes herself past physical limits, and faces intense competition on her journey to the prestigious Winter Olympics skeleton event. Through heartwrenching setbacks and triumphant victories, Mia’s unyielding dedication to her sport shines through. From grueling training sessions on icy tracks to ... Read more

$6.71 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Join elite athlete Mia as she battles the elements, pushes herself past physical limits, and faces intense competition on her journey to the prestigious Winter Olympics skeleton event. Through heartwrenching setbacks and triumphant victories, Mia’s unyielding dedication to her sport shines through. From grueling training sessions on icy tracks to
... Read more
Audiobook

Age Is Just a Number

Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life

by Dara Torres, Elizabeth Weil ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lowman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When ... Read more

$21.00 CAD

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When
... Read more
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Oars of Glory: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rowing as an Olympic Sport

by Rich Montes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich history of rowing as an Olympic sport in "Oars of Glory," exploring its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Readers will be taken on a journey through key moments, significant achievements, and legendary athletes who have left a lasting impact on the sport. From the first appearance of rowing at the Olympics to the ... Read more

$7.53 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich history of rowing as an Olympic sport in "Oars of Glory," exploring its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Readers will be taken on a journey through key moments, significant achievements, and legendary athletes who have left a lasting impact on the sport. From the first appearance of rowing at the Olympics to the
... Read more

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