Best sports biography books australia new zealand

Have the Olympics got you feeling sporty?

Best sports biography books australia new zealand

If so, why not take it further – here’s a list of some of the best sports biographies and autobiographies around. Some of the subjects of these books have been Olympic athletes, some have competed at the top of their fields, and some simply have great sporting stories to tell.

Arguably one of the best sports biographies ever published, Andre Agassi’s Open is stunningly good. This is the story of his childhood, and a professional career that spanned twenty years, including the completion of the Golden Slam – all four single titles plus the Olympic Gold.

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Honest, thrilling and brilliant.

In Body Lengths, Leisel Jones tells her inspiring story of being an Australian sporting hero. From winning her first Olympic medal at 15, to then competing in the next three Olympics. Discussing body image and the enormous pressure she was subject to, she tells her story with humour, optimism