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  • The Boys in the Boat

  • Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
  • Written by: Daniel James Brown
  • Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
  • Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    218
  • Performance
    189
  • Story
    187

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths...

  • Amazing story, awesome narrator

  • By Anonymous on 2018-09-13
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  • The Boys of Winter

  • The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
  • Written by: Wayne Coffey
  • Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
  • Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4
  • Performance
    4
  • Story
    4

Once upon a time, they taught us to believe. They were the 1980 US Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach, and they engineered perhaps the greatest sports moment of the 20th century. Their "Miracle on Ice" has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella...

  • OMG, the narration was awful

  • By TMD on 2021-12-19
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  • Hard Pivot

  • Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.
  • Written by: Apolo Ohno
  • Narrated by: Apolo Ohno
  • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose. In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life...

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  • 26 Marathons

  • What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career
  • Written by: Meb Keflezighi, Scott Douglas
  • Narrated by: Holter Graham
  • Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    43
  • Performance
    37
  • Story
    37

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A world-class runner and four-time Olympian shares the life lessons he’s learned from each of the twenty-six marathons he’s run in his storied career. “An athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just for runners.”—The Washington Post When Meb...

  • loved it!!

  • By Lisa on 2019-07-04
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  • Dream Team

  • How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Changed the Game of Basketball Forever
  • Written by: Jack McCallum
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    6
  • Performance
    5
  • Story
    6

How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the greatest team of all time conquered the world and changed the game of basketball forever. They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers.... In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the...

  • Excellent Telling of the Original Dream Team

  • By Geoff on 2026-06-02
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  • Rise

  • My Story
  • Written by: Lindsey Vonn
  • Narrated by: Andi Arndt
  • Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    19
  • Performance
    15
  • Story
    15

The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes. 82 World Cup wins. 20 World Cup titles. 3...

  • So many raw and poignant moments

  • By Ian Bell on 2023-01-21
The Boys in the Boat cover art
  • The Boys in the Boat

  • Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
  • Written by: Daniel James Brown
  • Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
  • Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    218
  • Performance
    189
  • Story
    187

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths...

  • Amazing story, awesome narrator

  • By Anonymous on 2018-09-13
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  • The Boys of Winter

  • The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
  • Written by: Wayne Coffey
  • Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
  • Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4
  • Performance
    4
  • Story
    4

Once upon a time, they taught us to believe. They were the 1980 US Olympic hockey team, a blue-collar bunch led by an unconventional coach, and they engineered perhaps the greatest sports moment of the 20th century. Their "Miracle on Ice" has become a national fairy tale, but the real Cinderella...

  • OMG, the narration was awful

  • By TMD on 2021-12-19
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  • Hard Pivot

  • Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.
  • Written by: Apolo Ohno
  • Narrated by: Apolo Ohno
  • Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose. In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life...

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  • 26 Marathons

  • What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career
  • Written by: Meb Keflezighi, Scott Douglas
  • Narrated by: Holter Graham
  • Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    43
  • Performance
    37
  • Story
    37

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A world-class runner and four-time Olympian shares the life lessons he’s learned from each of the twenty-six marathons he’s run in his storied career. “An athlete whose wisdom and lessons aren’t just for runners.”—The Washington Post When Meb...

  • loved it!!

  • By Lisa on 2019-07-04
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  • Dream Team

  • How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the Greatest Team of All Time Changed the Game of Basketball Forever
  • Written by: Jack McCallum
  • Narrated by: Dick Hill
  • Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    6
  • Performance
    5
  • Story
    6

How Michael, Magic, Larry, Charles, and the greatest team of all time conquered the world and changed the game of basketball forever. They were the Beatles of basketball, the Mercury Seven in sneakers.... In Dream Team, acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the...

  • Excellent Telling of the Original Dream Team

  • By Geoff on 2026-06-02
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  • Rise

  • My Story
  • Written by: Lindsey Vonn
  • Narrated by: Andi Arndt
  • Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    19
  • Performance
    15
  • Story
    15

The first ever memoir from the most decorated female skier of all time, revealing never-before-told stories of her life in the fast lane, her struggle with depression, and the bold decisions that helped her break down barriers on and off the slopes. 82 World Cup wins. 20 World Cup titles. 3...

  • So many raw and poignant moments

  • By Ian Bell on 2023-01-21
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  • No Limits

  • The Will to Succeed
  • Written by: Michael Phelps, Alan Abrahamson
  • Narrated by: Holter Graham
  • Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
  • Abridged
  • Overall
    7
  • Performance
    6
  • Story
    6

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution. For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from...

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  • Gold

  • My Autobiography
  • Written by: Nick Skelton
  • Narrated by: John Banks
  • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    3
  • Performance
    2
  • Story
    2

With a show-jumping career spanning over 40 years, Nick Skelton is a legend in the equestrian world. No other rider has won so many major competitions on so many different horses, and he is as popular at Olympia and Hickstead as he is at Aachen, Geneva, Paris and Spruce Meadows. Skelton has...

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  • Run the Mile You're In

  • Finding God in Every Step
  • Written by: Ryan Hall
  • Narrated by: Ryan Hall, Brandon Barnes
  • Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    16
  • Performance
    14
  • Story
    15

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step. Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated...

  • Too preachy & not enough depth

  • By Matt Diederichs on 2019-06-19
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  • Just Add Water

  • My Swimming Life
  • Written by: Katie Ledecky
  • Narrated by: Katie Ledecky
  • Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a...

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  • Munich 1972

  • Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph at the Olympic Games
  • Written by: David Clay Large
  • Narrated by: Gregory St. John
  • Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
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With the Olympic movement in constant danger of terrorist disruption, and with the fortieth anniversary of the 1972 tragedy upon us in 2012, the Munich story is more timely than ever....

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  • Foxcatcher

  • The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest forOlympic Gold
  • Written by: Mark Schultz, David Thomas
  • Narrated by: Stephen Mendel
  • Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    2
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal...

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  • Brave Enough

  • Written by: Jessie Diggins, Todd Smith
  • Narrated by: Allyson Ryan
  • Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    7
  • Performance
    6
  • Story
    6

Pyeongchang, February 21, 2018. In the nerve-racking final seconds of the women's team sprint freestyle race, Jessie Diggins dug deep. Blowing past two of the best sprinters in the world, she stretched her ski boot across the finish line and lunged straight into Olympic immortality: the first...

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  • The Dirtiest Race in History

  • Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m Final
  • Written by: Richard Moore
  • Narrated by: Dreyden Free
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
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Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free 'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday...

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  • The Hard Parts

  • A Memoir of Courage and Triumph
  • Written by: Oksana Masters, Cassidy Randall
  • Narrated by: Emily Tremaine
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    3
  • Performance
    3
  • Story
    3

A 2024 Christopher Award Winner “A gut-wrenching, wildly inspiring story about overcoming the most daunting obstacles through steely tenacity, sheer will, and a great big dose of motherly love.” —Jeannette Walls, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle An inspirational and...

  • Wow. Great biography!

  • By NanaSue on 2026-04-13
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  • Babington

  • Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration
  • Written by: Jeff Papows, Michael Cruciotti
  • Narrated by: Michael Cruciotti
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

This book tells the extraordinary true story of Irish Olympian Kevin Babington, whose journey carried him from a small town in Ireland to the pinnacle of international show jumping and the Olympic Games in Athens.

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  • As Fast As Her

  • Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success
  • Written by: Kendall Coyne, Estelle Laure
  • Narrated by: Kendall Coyne
  • Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4
  • Performance
    4
  • Story
    4

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up. The world...

  • Every athlete should listen to this

  • By Mel on 2023-03-22
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  • Courage to Soar

  • A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance
  • Written by: Simone Biles, Michelle Burford, Mary Lou Retton - introduction
  • Narrated by: Imani Parks
  • Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    8
  • Performance
    7
  • Story
    8

In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome...

  • Inspiring

  • By Amazon Customer on 2021-04-02
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  • I'm That Girl

  • Living the Power of My Dreams
  • Written by: Jordan Chiles
  • Narrated by: Angel Pean, Jordan Chiles
  • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

With a Foreword by Simone Biles The sensational two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles’s heartfelt, inspiring memoir chronicling her unlikely path to the podium—including the unprecedented challenges, the joy of winning, the crushing pain of defeat, and the love and support of her devoted family...

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  • Far Beyond Gold

  • Running from Fear to Faith
  • Written by: Sydney McLaughlin
  • Narrated by: Sydney McLaughlin
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    4
  • Performance
    3
  • Story
    3

Read by the author. What fears are standing in your way or holding you back? How do you want to become stronger? Olympic and World champion hurdler Sydney McLaughlin wants to help you answer these questions as she shares her personal story of struggles and victories, of faith and transformation...

  • Amazing Book!

  • By sydney major on 2025-08-27
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  • By the Sword

  • A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions
  • Written by: Richard Cohen
  • Narrated by: Richard Cohen
  • Length: 19 hrs and 31 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    3
  • Performance
    2
  • Story
    2

Napoleon fenced. So did Shakespeare, Karl Marx, Grace Kelly, and President Truman, who as a schoolboy would practice fencing with Bess - his future wife - when the two of them returned home from school. Lincoln was a canny dueler. Ignatius Loyola challenged a man to a duel for denying Christ's...

  • The entire experience was simply captivating and awe-inspiring.

  • By Max Wilcocks on 2024-08-29
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  • The Other Olympians

  • Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports
  • Written by: Michael Waters
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
  • Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    1
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

"Michael Waters performs an Olympian act of storytelling, using the stories of these extraordinary athletes to explore in brilliant detail the struggle for understanding and equality." —Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life “This riveting audiobook brings all the facts and showcases why we...

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  • Beneath the Surface

  • My Story
  • Written by: Michael Phelps, Brian Cazeneuve
  • Narrated by: Marc Cashman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    2
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

Just in time for the 2012 Olympics - prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps’ autobiography, Beneath the Surface....

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  • Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

  • The Untold Story of 18 African Americans Who Defied Jim Crow and Adolf Hitler to Compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics
  • Written by: Deborah Riley Draper, Blair Underwood, Travis Thrasher
  • Narrated by: Leon Nixon
  • Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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  • Performance
    0
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In this “must-read for anyone concerned with race, sports, and politics in America” (William C. Rhoden, New York Times bestselling author), the inspirational and largely unknown true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, defying the...

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  • The Balance

  • My Years Coaching Simone Biles
  • Written by: Aimee Boorman, Steve Cooper, Simone Biles - foreword
  • Narrated by: Aimee Boorman
  • Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
  • Story
    0

From Paris Olympics star and legendary gymnast Simone Biles’s longtime coach, an insider’s look at the making of a champion With a Foreword by Simone Biles The Balance is coach Aimee Boorman’s inside account of the growth of a transcendent athlete and the tumultuous events—from the...

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  • Path Lit By Lightning

  • Written by: David Maraniss
  • Narrated by: David Maraniss
  • Length: 23 hrs and 26 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    3
  • Performance
    1
  • Story
    1

A biography of Jim Thorpe, the Native American sports icon and Olympic champion, that “goes beyond the myth and into the guts of Thorpe’s life, using extensive research, historical nuance, and bittersweet honesty” (Los Angeles Times), by the bestselling author of the classic biography When...

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  • On My Own Two Feet

  • From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life
  • Written by: Amy Purdy, Michelle Burford
  • Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie
  • Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    7
  • Performance
    7
  • Story
    7

Amy Purdy, who inspired a nation on Dancing with the Stars and has been called a hero by Oprah Winfrey, reveals the intimate details of her triumphant comeback from the brink of death to making history as a Paralympic snowboarder In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars...

  • what a journey

  • By Amazon Customer on 2022-12-05
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  • Ignite

  • Unlock the Hidden Potential Within
  • Written by: Andre De Grasse, Dan Robson
  • Narrated by: Mark Onaba
  • Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
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Insightful, practical lessons on life, on and off the track, from an Olympic and world champion Not only is Andre De Grasse blazingly fast on the track, he’s also incredibly popular with his fans. His beaming smile and magnetic personality have won over millions of people around the world. Who...

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  • A Brief History of Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Athletic Grace

  • Written by: Helen Marlowe
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    0
  • Performance
    0
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Explore the inspiring sports history of how ancient rituals evolved into the ultimate test of human athletic grace. Perfect for fueling your morning workout or daily commute, this captivating chronicle explores our enduring fascination with bodies in motion. Step onto the Olympic arena and...

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  • Win at All Costs

  • Inside Nike Running and Its Culture of Deception
  • Written by: Matt Hart
  • Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
  • Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
    9
  • Performance
    5
  • Story
    5

""After years of rumors and speculation, Matt Hart sets out to peel back the layers of secrecy that protected the most powerful coach in running. What he finds will leave you indignant—and wondering whether anything in the high-stakes world of Olympic sport has truly changed."" —Alex...

  • Too Dramatic, Nike Comes Off Well

  • By Fergus Hodgson on 2022-10-17

New Releases

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A Brief History of Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Athletic Grace
  • A Brief History of Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Athletic Grace

  • Written by: Helen Marlowe
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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  • Performance
    0
  • Story
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Explore the inspiring sports history of how ancient rituals evolved into the ultimate test of human athletic grace. Perfect for fueling your morning workout or daily commute, this captivating chronicle explores our enduring fascination with bodies in motion. Step onto the Olympic arena and...

Written by: Helen Marlowe

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Babington
  • Babington

  • Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration
  • Written by: Jeff Papows, Michael Cruciotti
  • Narrated by: Michael Cruciotti
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • Unabridged
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This book tells the extraordinary true story of Irish Olympian Kevin Babington, whose journey carried him from a small town in Ireland to the pinnacle of international show jumping and the Olympic Games in Athens. Through grit, sacrifice, and an unshakable work ethic, Kevin built a life and business in the United States while becoming one of the most respected riders in the sport. But in 2019, a catastrophic fall left him paralyzed and forced him into the greatest challenge of his life.

Written by: Jeff Papows, and others

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Ancient Time | What the FIRST Olympics Were Actually Like
  • Ancient Time | What the FIRST Olympics Were Actually Like

  • Written by: Thomas Everly
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
  • Unabridged
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Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...

Written by: Thomas Everly

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Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory
  • Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory

  • Written by: Steven Caldwell
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
  • Unabridged
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Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping...

Written by: Steven Caldwell

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Gymnastics: From Ancient Greek Training to Olympic Grace
  • Gymnastics: From Ancient Greek Training to Olympic Grace

  • Written by: Rachel Lindgren
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Unabridged
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Experience the awe-inspiring sports history of physical limits, evolving from ancient training grounds to Olympic grace. Perfect for your daily commute, this energetic cultural journey explores how a simple urge to leap and balance transformed into the world's most fiercely watched athletic...

Written by: Rachel Lindgren

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A Brief History of Table Tennis: How a Parlor Game Became an Olympic Sport
  • A Brief History of Table Tennis: How a Parlor Game Became an Olympic Sport

  • Written by: Daniel Mercer
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
  • Unabridged
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Uncover the sports history of how a quirky Victorian parlor game conquered the globe to become a modern Olympic titan. Perfect for a morning commute or focused learning, this energetic narrative transports you from British drawing rooms to fierce international arenas. Experience the geopolitical...

Written by: Daniel Mercer

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A Brief History of Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Athletic Grace
  • A Brief History of Gymnastics: The Ancient Art of Athletic Grace

  • Written by: Helen Marlowe
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Unabridged
  • Overall
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  • Performance
    0
  • Story
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Explore the inspiring sports history of how ancient rituals evolved into the ultimate test of human athletic grace. Perfect for fueling your morning workout or daily commute, this captivating chronicle explores our enduring fascination with bodies in motion. Step onto the Olympic arena and...

Written by: Helen Marlowe

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Babington
  • Babington

  • Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration
  • Written by: Jeff Papows, Michael Cruciotti
  • Narrated by: Michael Cruciotti
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • Unabridged
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This book tells the extraordinary true story of Irish Olympian Kevin Babington, whose journey carried him from a small town in Ireland to the pinnacle of international show jumping and the Olympic Games in Athens. Through grit, sacrifice, and an unshakable work ethic, Kevin built a life and business in the United States while becoming one of the most respected riders in the sport. But in 2019, a catastrophic fall left him paralyzed and forced him into the greatest challenge of his life.

Written by: Jeff Papows, and others

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Ancient Time | What the FIRST Olympics Were Actually Like
  • Ancient Time | What the FIRST Olympics Were Actually Like

  • Written by: Thomas Everly
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 53 mins
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Step into the ancient history of the first Olympic Games, where brutal athletic combat collides with sacred ritual. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this visceral audio journey transports you to the dust-choked roads of a fractured Greece. Experience the roar of the crowds and the smoke of...

Written by: Thomas Everly

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Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory
  • Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory

  • Written by: Steven Caldwell
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
  • Unabridged
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Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping...

Written by: Steven Caldwell

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Gymnastics: From Ancient Greek Training to Olympic Grace
  • Gymnastics: From Ancient Greek Training to Olympic Grace

  • Written by: Rachel Lindgren
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Unabridged
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Experience the awe-inspiring sports history of physical limits, evolving from ancient training grounds to Olympic grace. Perfect for your daily commute, this energetic cultural journey explores how a simple urge to leap and balance transformed into the world's most fiercely watched athletic...

Written by: Rachel Lindgren

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A Brief History of Table Tennis: How a Parlor Game Became an Olympic Sport
  • A Brief History of Table Tennis: How a Parlor Game Became an Olympic Sport

  • Written by: Daniel Mercer
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
  • Unabridged
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Uncover the sports history of how a quirky Victorian parlor game conquered the globe to become a modern Olympic titan. Perfect for a morning commute or focused learning, this energetic narrative transports you from British drawing rooms to fierce international arenas. Experience the geopolitical...

Written by: Daniel Mercer

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