by Richard Askwith (2016)
A masterly, award-winning biography capturing Zátopek's brutal interval training methods, generosity, and resistance to Soviet oppression. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Emil Zátopek across Athletics & Running.
Jim Denison
An inspiring biography tracing Gebrselassie's daily childhood run to school in rural Asella, Ethiopia to becoming distance running's emperor. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Haile Gebrselassie across Athletics & Running.
William Fotheringham
An acclaimed, atmospheric biography capturing Coppi's Piedmont roots, legendary mountain attacks, and dramatic wartime and personal life in Italy. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Fausto Coppi across Cycling (Road / Track).
Jackie Robinson
Robinson's powerful, candid memoir recounting his heroic endurance of racist abuse, baseball excellence, and lifelong civil rights advocacy. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Jackie Robinson across Baseball (MLB).
Kenny Moore
A majestic biography written by an Olympian and protégé, exploring the genius coach who invented modern running culture and footwear. This definitive sports work explores the career, athletic prowess, and legendary impact of Bill Bowerman & Oregon Ducks across Athletics & Running.