Beyond the Glory: Athletes Who Transcended Their Sport
The struggles, triumphs, and defining moments of legendary athletes who changed sports history and inspired generations
Seiten
2026
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-565-15472-2 (ISBN)
epubli (Verlag)
978-3-565-15472-2 (ISBN)
The determination, setbacks, and defining moments behind legendary athletes-stories of champions who transcended their sport and inspired beyond the game.
What separates good athletes from legends? This compelling collection explores the journeys of sports heroes who didn't just win championships-they redefined what's possible and inspired millions beyond their athletic achievements.You'll discover the childhood adversities and obstacles champions overcame to reach greatness, the career-defining moments when everything was on the line, how injuries, failures, and setbacks forged unbreakable determination, the rivalries that pushed athletes to transcend their limits, breaking barriers of race, gender, and disability in sports, and the lasting impact these figures had beyond medals and records.Through profiles spanning different sports and eras-from Jesse Owens and Muhammad Ali to Serena Williams and Usain Bolt-this book reveals the human stories behind superhuman performances. You'll understand the mental fortitude required to perform under crushing pressure, the sacrifices made for excellence, and how sports became a platform for social change.This isn't hero worship-it's honest examination of what drives extraordinary achievement. You'll see the doubts, defeats, and determination that shaped champions, understanding that legendary status comes not from talent alone but from the refusal to quit when quitting seems reasonable.For sports fans seeking deeper athlete stories, young athletes looking for inspiration, coaches teaching mental resilience, and anyone drawn to stories of human potential pushed to absolute limits.
What separates good athletes from legends? This compelling collection explores the journeys of sports heroes who didn't just win championships-they redefined what's possible and inspired millions beyond their athletic achievements.You'll discover the childhood adversities and obstacles champions overcame to reach greatness, the career-defining moments when everything was on the line, how injuries, failures, and setbacks forged unbreakable determination, the rivalries that pushed athletes to transcend their limits, breaking barriers of race, gender, and disability in sports, and the lasting impact these figures had beyond medals and records.Through profiles spanning different sports and eras-from Jesse Owens and Muhammad Ali to Serena Williams and Usain Bolt-this book reveals the human stories behind superhuman performances. You'll understand the mental fortitude required to perform under crushing pressure, the sacrifices made for excellence, and how sports became a platform for social change.This isn't hero worship-it's honest examination of what drives extraordinary achievement. You'll see the doubts, defeats, and determination that shaped champions, understanding that legendary status comes not from talent alone but from the refusal to quit when quitting seems reasonable.For sports fans seeking deeper athlete stories, young athletes looking for inspiration, coaches teaching mental resilience, and anyone drawn to stories of human potential pushed to absolute limits.
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| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.01.2026 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 210 x 297 mm |
| Gewicht | 723 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| Schlagworte | athletic achievement • champion mindset • Inspirational athletes • legendary athletes • sports biography • sports heroes • Sports History |
| ISBN-10 | 3-565-15472-1 / 3565154721 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-565-15472-2 / 9783565154722 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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