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The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann ...

Unabridged

14 hours 24 min

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most ... Read more

$24.00 USD

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most
... Read more
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Sevens Heaven

The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream: WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019

by Ben Ryan ...

Narrated by Ben Ryan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby teamIt is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first ... Read more

$24.99 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby teamIt is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first
... Read more
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Hard Pivot

Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.

by Apolo Ohno ...

Narrated by Apolo Ohno ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose.In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn’t happen on the ice—but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. “After my final ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose.In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn’t happen on the ice—but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. “After my final
... Read more
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GeopOlympics - English version

The great geopolitical stories of the olympics

by Kévin Veyssière ...

Narrated by Alan Cook ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new
... Read more
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Next Serve, The: A Glimpse into the Future of Olympic Tennis

by Lamar Rojas ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The world of Olympic tennis is constantly evolving, with new talent emerging and the sport itself undergoing changes. In "The Next Serve," readers will explore the predictions and insights into the next generation of athletes who will dominate the Olympic stage. From rising stars to established champions, the book delves into the exciting prospects ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The world of Olympic tennis is constantly evolving, with new talent emerging and the sport itself undergoing changes. In "The Next Serve," readers will explore the predictions and insights into the next generation of athletes who will dominate the Olympic stage. From rising stars to established champions, the book delves into the exciting prospects
... Read more
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Phantom Ship: The Intriguing Race of Superstition

by Lavonne Price ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.As the prestigious Olympic sailing race approaches, a mysterious ghost ship appears on the horizon, sending waves of superstition and intrigue through the competitors. The sailors, already under immense pressure to perform at their best, now find themselves navigating through strange waters filled with secrets and unknown dangers. The phantom ship ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.As the prestigious Olympic sailing race approaches, a mysterious ghost ship appears on the horizon, sending waves of superstition and intrigue through the competitors. The sailors, already under immense pressure to perform at their best, now find themselves navigating through strange waters filled with secrets and unknown dangers. The phantom ship
... Read more
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Proud

My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream

by Ibtihaj Muhammad ...

Narrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love.From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love.From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for
... Read more
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The Three-Year Swim Club

The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory

by Julie Checkoway ...

Narrated by Alex Chadwick ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the
... Read more
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How Far Can You Go?

My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again

by John Maclean ...

Narrated by Mark Engelhardt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired,
... Read more
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One Jump at a Time

My Story

by Nathan Chen ...

Narrated by Nathan Chen, Eunice Wong ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced—including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured.When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on ... Read more

$23.99 USD

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced—including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured.When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on
... Read more
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My Double Life

by Mark Foster ...

Narrated by Mark Foster, Andrew Hollingworth, Rebecca Adlington ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey... ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey...
... Read more
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Gold

How Gretzky's Men Ended Canada's 50-Year Olympic Hockey Drought

by Tim Wharnsby ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

"Now after fifty years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcasterThere was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out fifty ... Read more

$19.99 USD

"Now after fifty years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcasterThere was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out fifty
... Read more
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Biathlon: From Military Origins to Olympic Glory

by Donny Perkins ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the fascinating journey of biathlon from its humble beginnings as a military training exercise to becoming a thrilling Olympic sport. Delve into the history of how biathletes combined skiing and marksmanship skills, honing their abilities for battle readiness. Witness the evolution of biathlon as it transitioned from a practical military ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the fascinating journey of biathlon from its humble beginnings as a military training exercise to becoming a thrilling Olympic sport. Delve into the history of how biathletes combined skiing and marksmanship skills, honing their abilities for battle readiness. Witness the evolution of biathlon as it transitioned from a practical military
... Read more
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Mastering Olympic Rowing: Unraveling the Rules and Strategies for Victory

by Araceli Barrett ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

2 hours

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of Olympic rowing with this essential guide. Delve deep into the rules and regulations that govern this prestigious sport, gaining a thorough understanding of the nuances that separate success from defeat. Explore the strategies employed by top athletes as they navigate the water with precision ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of Olympic rowing with this essential guide. Delve deep into the rules and regulations that govern this prestigious sport, gaining a thorough understanding of the nuances that separate success from defeat. Explore the strategies employed by top athletes as they navigate the water with precision
... 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

$23.99 USD

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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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

$25.99 USD

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
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Beter

by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Narrated by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte
... Read more
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Spiking the Status Quo: The Global Impact of Olympic Volleyball

by Del Ferrell ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the complex world of Olympic volleyball with this thought-provoking exploration of its social and cultural implications. From issues of gender equality on and off the court to the sport's role in the increasingly interconnected global landscape, this book delves deep into the multifaceted nature of volleyball in the Olympics. Discover the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the complex world of Olympic volleyball with this thought-provoking exploration of its social and cultural implications. From issues of gender equality on and off the court to the sport's role in the increasingly interconnected global landscape, this book delves deep into the multifaceted nature of volleyball in the Olympics. Discover the
... Read more
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My Olympic Journey

50 of India's Leading Sportspersons on the Biggest Test of Their Career

by Digvijay Singh Deo, Amit Bose ...

Narrated by Tavish Bhattacharyya, Meher Acharia Dar ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

Chronicling the stories of fifty of India's leading Olympians for the first time ever in one comprehensive edition, Digvijay Singh Deo and Amit Bose bring you the Games through the eyes of some of the best sportspersons in the country. These first-person accounts of Olympic medallists from 1948 till 2012, such as Balbir Singh, Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra and Sushil Kumar and ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Chronicling the stories of fifty of India's leading Olympians for the first time ever in one comprehensive edition, Digvijay Singh Deo and Amit Bose bring you the Games through the eyes of some of the best sportspersons in the country. These first-person accounts of Olympic medallists from 1948 till 2012, such as Balbir Singh, Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra and Sushil Kumar and
... Read more
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Rise to Glory: The Legendary Journey of a Roque Maverick

by Jerrell Estes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the remarkable journey of [Main character], a talented Roque player who defied all odds to become a legend in the sport. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, immerse yourself in the highs and lows of [Main character]'s career as they navigated through victories and setbacks both on and off the field. Discover the unwavering ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the remarkable journey of [Main character], a talented Roque player who defied all odds to become a legend in the sport. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, immerse yourself in the highs and lows of [Main character]'s career as they navigated through victories and setbacks both on and off the field. Discover the unwavering
... Read more
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The Dirtiest Race in History

Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m Final

by Richard Moore ...

Narrated by Dreyden Free ...

Series series Wisden Sports Writing
Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of
... Read more
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Shaping the Ice: The Future of Curling in the Olympic Games A Journey Towards Equality, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

by Toni Novak ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Shaping the Ice," we delve into the exciting realm of curling as an Olympic sport and explore the potential pathways for its future. Through a meticulous examination of the sport's evolution, we analyze the changes taking place in the landscape of curling, with a focus on gender equality, inclusivity, and sustainable practices. From investigating ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Shaping the Ice," we delve into the exciting realm of curling as an Olympic sport and explore the potential pathways for its future. Through a meticulous examination of the sport's evolution, we analyze the changes taking place in the landscape of curling, with a focus on gender equality, inclusivity, and sustainable practices. From investigating
... Read more
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A Sporting Chance

How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Neil Hellegers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually
... Read more
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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

$22.99 USD

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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