Publisher's Synopsis
There is something about a great sports story that transcends audiences. Perhaps it's because we are seemingly hardwired to root for an underdog or fight to overcome the adversity in our own lives. Whatever the reason, inspiring sports stories - and inspiring sports biographies, in particular - are some of the most successfully sold books on the market.The athletes on this list are a showcase of true stories that are bound to move and inspire readers of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic ability.1. Roger Bannister (1929 - ) (Great Britain, athletics)2. Usain Bolt (1986 - ) (Jamaica, athletics)3. Mo Farah (1983 - ) (GB, athletics) 4. Haile Gebreselassie (1973 - ) (Ethiopia, athletics)5. Eric Liddell (1902 - 1945) (Scottish, athletics) 6. Tegla Laroupe (1973 - ) (Kenya, athletics) 7. Carl Lewis (1961 - ) (the US, athletics)8. Jesse Owens (1913-1980)9. Paula Radcliffe (1973 - ) (Great Britain, athletics)10. Emil Zatopek (1922 - ) (Czechoslovakia, athletics)
