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Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind

Britain's Greatest Olympic Sailor

Language EnglishEnglish
E-book Adobe ePub DRM
Publishers Vintage Digital, October 2012
Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races th... Full description
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Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races they are all in a day s work for Ben Ainslie. Against all odds, in the London 2012 Olympics Ben Ainslie thrillingly won a fourth successive gold medal, making him the greatest ever Olympic sailor and a British hero, chosen from many to be the flag bearer for the closing ceremony. From his proudest moment representing Team GB, to one tough decision that almost risked destroying his career, this is a unique insight into the man who cannot let himself be second best. It shows what really takes place in the white heat of competition and lifts the lid on this toughest of sports.REVISED AND UPDATED FOR PAPERBACK TO INCLUDE LONDON 2012.

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Full name Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind
Author Ben Ainslie
Language English
Binding E-book - Adobe ePub DRM
Date of issue 2012
Number of pages 320
EAN 9781448162307
Libristo code 40206000
Publishers Vintage Digital

Categories

Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: sport > Autobiography: sport
Sports & Active outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Boating > Sailing
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