Olympics in Sports & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann ...

Unabridged

14 hours 24 min

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 of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most ... Read more

$31.00 CAD

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 of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most
... Read more
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Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky ...

Narrated by Katie Ledecky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

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 twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

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 twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming
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Voittajat - Olympiasankarit kertovat

by Ari Pusa, Tuomo Parikka ...

Narrated by Raiko Häyrinen ...

Unabridged

15 hours 40 min

Suomen urheilun suurimmat voittajat.Kaksikymmentä suomalaista olympiavoittajaa ja neljä paralympiavoittajaa valottaa kirjassa, miten himoittu ja arvostettu voitto saavutetaan ja miksi se on niin vaikeaa.Olympiavoitto on unelma, jonka saavuttaminen vaatii lahjakkuutta, sitkeää harjoittelua ja lähes hulluutta lähenevää periksiantamattomuutta. Kirjassa olympiavoittajat avaavat harjoitteluaan ja ... Read more

$20.29 CAD

Suomen urheilun suurimmat voittajat.Kaksikymmentä suomalaista olympiavoittajaa ja neljä paralympiavoittajaa valottaa kirjassa, miten himoittu ja arvostettu voitto saavutetaan ja miksi se on niin vaikeaa.Olympiavoitto on unelma, jonka saavuttaminen vaatii lahjakkuutta, sitkeää harjoittelua ja lähes hulluutta lähenevää periksiantamattomuutta. Kirjassa olympiavoittajat avaavat harjoitteluaan ja
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Crossfire: A Biathlon Challenge Friendship, Rivalry, and Self-Discovery on the Olympic Stage

by Erica Little ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

Unabridged

59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the heart-pounding world of professional biathlon, where athletes must master both skiing and marksmanship, friendships are tested, rivalries bubble to the surface, and individuals embark on journeys of self-discovery. As the prestigious Winter Olympic Games draw near, a group of elite biathletes find themselves entangled in a web of competition, ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the heart-pounding world of professional biathlon, where athletes must master both skiing and marksmanship, friendships are tested, rivalries bubble to the surface, and individuals embark on journeys of self-discovery. As the prestigious Winter Olympic Games draw near, a group of elite biathletes find themselves entangled in a web of competition,
... Read more
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Logan Martin

Journey to Gold

by Logan Martin ...

Narrated by Kurt Ramjan ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

One of the top storylines from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was the brigade of bandits from Australia throwing down at the freestyle park for the inaugural action-sports events - in particular the young gun from Logan City, Queensland, who took the gold medal off the table before his competitors knew what had happened.But there's been nothing easy about Logan's ascent to the top. His journey began at ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

One of the top storylines from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics was the brigade of bandits from Australia throwing down at the freestyle park for the inaugural action-sports events - in particular the young gun from Logan City, Queensland, who took the gold medal off the table before his competitors knew what had happened.But there's been nothing easy about Logan's ascent to the top. His journey began at
... Read more
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My Hidden Race: Anyika Onuora

Anyika Onuora

by Anyika Onuora ...

Narrated by Anyika Onuora ...

Unabridged

8 hours 26 min

My Hidden Race is the story of Olympic medallist Anyika Onuora, who stood on the podium at every major championship in athletics.This book won’t go into detail about the technicalities of her sport or the beauty of the Olympic spirit however.In the era of the Black Lives Matter and Me Too, this is an unflinching testimony of what it takes to pursue your dreams as a Black British woman against all ... Read more

$23.04 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

My Hidden Race is the story of Olympic medallist Anyika Onuora, who stood on the podium at every major championship in athletics.This book won’t go into detail about the technicalities of her sport or the beauty of the Olympic spirit however.In the era of the Black Lives Matter and Me Too, this is an unflinching testimony of what it takes to pursue your dreams as a Black British woman against all
... Read more
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Mind Gym

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP... ... Read more

$26.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP...
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The End of the Perfect 10

The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score from Nadia to Now

by Dvora Meyers ...

Narrated by Elise Arsenault ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

It was the team finals of women's gymnastics in the 2012 Olympics, and McKayla Maroney was on top of her game. The sixteen-year-old U.S. gymnast was performing arguably the best vault of all time, launching herself unimaginably high into the air and sticking a flawless landing. When her score came, many were baffled: 16.233. Three tenths of a point stood between her and a perfect score. If that ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It was the team finals of women's gymnastics in the 2012 Olympics, and McKayla Maroney was on top of her game. The sixteen-year-old U.S. gymnast was performing arguably the best vault of all time, launching herself unimaginably high into the air and sticking a flawless landing. When her score came, many were baffled: 16.233. Three tenths of a point stood between her and a perfect score. If that
... Read more
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Brave Enough

by Jessie Diggins ...

Narrated by Allyson Ryan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 52 min

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 ever cross-country skiing gold medal for the United States at the Winter Games. The twenty-six-year-old ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 ever cross-country skiing gold medal for the United States at the Winter Games. The twenty-six-year-old
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No Limits

The Will to Succeed

by Michael Phelps ...

Narrated by Holter Graham ...

Abridged

5 hours 34 min

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 teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

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 teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a
... Read more
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Evolution on Ice: The Future of Olympic Hockey Revealed

by Johnathon Andrews ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ava G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.With the evolution of technology, training methodologies, and global participation, the sport of Olympic hockey is poised to enter a new era of growth and innovation. In "Evolution on Ice: The Future of Olympic Hockey Revealed", readers will embark on a thrilling journey through the history of the sport and gain insight into how it will continue to ... Read more

$6.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.With the evolution of technology, training methodologies, and global participation, the sport of Olympic hockey is poised to enter a new era of growth and innovation. In "Evolution on Ice: The Future of Olympic Hockey Revealed", readers will embark on a thrilling journey through the history of the sport and gain insight into how it will continue to
... Read more
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The Gladiator Mindset

Push Your Limits. Overcome Challenges. Achieve Your Goals.

by Adam Peaty ...

Narrated by Adam Peaty ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

Think like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever' TelegraphFrom one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Think like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain today - and perhaps ever' TelegraphFrom one of the best elite athletes on the planet comes a book bursting with no-nonsense advice on how to locate your inner gladiator, and first-hand wisdom to help
... Read more
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The Three-Year Swim Club

The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory

by Julie Checkoway ...

Narrated by Alex Chadwick ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the
... Read more
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The Dirtiest Race in History

Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m Final

by Richard Moore ...

Narrated by Dreyden Free ...

Series series Wisden Sports Writing
Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

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 ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of ... Read more

$22.00 CAD

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 ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of
... Read more
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Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory

by Steven Caldwell ...

Narrated by Steven Caldwell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

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 ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity
... Read more
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Beter

by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Narrated by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte
... Read more
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Ancient Time | What the FIRST Olympics Were Actually Like

by Thomas Everly ...

Narrated by Thomas Everly ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

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 altar sacrifices as a young contender fights for immortal glory.Satisfy your craving for lifelong ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 altar sacrifices as a young contender fights for immortal glory.Satisfy your craving for lifelong
... Read more
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Dive into the Future: Water Polo Evolution

by Letha Boone ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this insightful book, we delve deep into the future of water polo as an Olympic sport. Exploring the potential changes to the format, rules, and international competition, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the exciting developments on the horizon. From innovative game strategies to advancements in sports technology, this book offers ... Read more

$6.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this insightful book, we delve deep into the future of water polo as an Olympic sport. Exploring the potential changes to the format, rules, and international competition, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the exciting developments on the horizon. From innovative game strategies to advancements in sports technology, this book offers
... Read more
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The Role I Played

Canada's Greatest Olympic Hockey Team

by Sami Jo Small ...

Narrated by Chloe Cannon ...

Unabridged

12 hours

A three-time Olympic medalist shares behind-the-scenes insight into the beloved Canadian National Women's Hockey TeamMen's hockey in Canada may hog the limelight, but interest in women's hockey has never been higher. The Role I Played is a memoir of Sami Jo Small's ten years with Canada's National Women's Hockey Team. Beginning with her experience as a rookie at the first-ever women's Olympic ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A three-time Olympic medalist shares behind-the-scenes insight into the beloved Canadian National Women's Hockey TeamMen's hockey in Canada may hog the limelight, but interest in women's hockey has never been higher. The Role I Played is a memoir of Sami Jo Small's ten years with Canada's National Women's Hockey Team. Beginning with her experience as a rookie at the first-ever women's Olympic
... Read more
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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

by Deborah Riley Draper, Blair Underwood, Travis Thrasher ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

**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 racism of both Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South.Set against the turbulent backdrop of a segregated ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

**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 racism of both Nazi Germany and the Jim Crow South.Set against the turbulent backdrop of a segregated
... Read more
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News Reel Highlights of the 1936 Olympic Games

by Jack Martin ...

Narrated by Jack Martin ...

Unabridged

10 min

News highlights of 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, with athletes from 52 nations, that includes descriptions of street crowds, Adolph Hitler’s motorcade, the Hindenburg, and stadium ceremonies to open the Games. Athletes mentioned include: German Hilde Fleischer winning the women's javelin throw and breaking the world record; Cornelius Johnson of California winning the high jump, and Jesse ... Read more

$10.92 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

News highlights of 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany, with athletes from 52 nations, that includes descriptions of street crowds, Adolph Hitler’s motorcade, the Hindenburg, and stadium ceremonies to open the Games. Athletes mentioned include: German Hilde Fleischer winning the women's javelin throw and breaking the world record; Cornelius Johnson of California winning the high jump, and Jesse
... Read more
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Three Kings

How Record-Smashing Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller, Duke Kahanamoku, and Katsuo Takaishi Changed Their Sport and Each Other Forever

by Todd Balf ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

For fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sportsEven today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of the world’s fastest swimmers—American legends Duke ... Read more

$31.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

For fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sportsEven today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of the world’s fastest swimmers—American legends Duke
... Read more
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The Suspect

An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle

by Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen ...

Narrated by Paul Michael ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security
... Read more
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Path Lit By Lightning

by David Maraniss ...

Narrated by David Maraniss ...

Unabridged

23 hours 26 min

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 Pride Still Mattered.Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. Most ... Read more

$46.99 CAD

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 Pride Still Mattered.Jim Thorpe rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. Most
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