Sport Biographies
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Sport Biographies

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Sport Biographies

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61 picks in “Sport Biographies”, curated by TheBookworm on TheLysts.

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Sport Biographies — 10 items
NameTitleAuthorSportGoodreads Avg RatingSynopsis
31Driven: The Never-Give-Up Roadmap to Massive SuccessDriven: The Never-Give-Up Roadmap to Massive SuccessManny KhoshbinBusiness, Racing4.01A blend of sports and business insights from a self-made entrepreneur who transitioned into the racing world.
32The Boys of SummerThe Boys of SummerRoger KahnBaseball4.25A nostalgic look at the Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s and their impact on baseball and American society.
33Touching the VoidTouching the VoidJoe SimpsonMountaineering4.31A harrowing true story of survival after a near-fatal climbing accident in the Peruvian Andes.
34The Breakaway: My StoryThe Breakaway: My StoryNicole CookeCycling4.05A revealing memoir from Olympic cyclist Nicole Cooke about the challenges women face in professional sports.
35Chasing Perfection: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the High-Stakes Game of Creating an NBA ChampionChasing Perfection: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the High-Stakes Game of Creating an NBA ChampionAndy GlocknerBasketball3.95A deep dive into the science, training, and psychology behind NBA success.
36Blood, Sweat, and Chalk: The Ultimate Football PlaybookBlood, Sweat, and Chalk: The Ultimate Football PlaybookTim LaydenAmerican Football4.1A fascinating look at how football strategies and plays evolved throughout history.
37The ClimbThe ClimbChris FroomeCycling4The autobiography of Chris Froome, a four-time Tour de France winner, detailing his rise to the top.
38Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner ExcellenceMind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner ExcellenceGary MackSports Psychology4.22A guide to the mental aspect of sports, featuring insights from elite athletes.
39What Made Maddy RunWhat Made Maddy RunKate FaganTrack & Field, Mental Health4.15The tragic story of college runner Madison Holleran and the pressures of being an athlete.
40Leading: Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester UnitedLeading: Learning from Life and My Years at Manchester UnitedAlex Ferguson & Michael MoritzSoccer4.16Insights from legendary Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson on leadership and managing teams.
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