Olympics in Sports & Nonfiction Audiobooks

Audiobook

Le Jeu de la vie

by Zacharias Tanee Fomum ...

Narrated by Dimitri Eyong ...

Series series Dieu T’Aime
Unabridged

1 hour 27 min

Jeux d'été 2024 ! Et si c'était aussi l'occasion de considérer cet autre jeu dans lequel chacun de nous est un athlète, celui de la vie ?C'est ce à quoi nous invite le Professeur Fomum, fidèle à la vision du développement complet de l'individu par laquelle étaient mus ces anciens Grecs à qui nous devons les Jeux Olympiques.Il aborde le sujet dans une perspective spirituelle et, avec un style ... Read more

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Jeux d'été 2024 ! Et si c'était aussi l'occasion de considérer cet autre jeu dans lequel chacun de nous est un athlète, celui de la vie ?C'est ce à quoi nous invite le Professeur Fomum, fidèle à la vision du développement complet de l'individu par laquelle étaient mus ces anciens Grecs à qui nous devons les Jeux Olympiques.Il aborde le sujet dans une perspective spirituelle et, avec un style
... Read more
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King of the World

Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero

by David Remnick ...

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Unabridged

11 hours 47 min

The bestselling biography of Muhammad Ali—with an Introduction by Salman RushdieOn the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly ... Read more

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The bestselling biography of Muhammad Ali—with an Introduction by Salman RushdieOn the night in 1964 that Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) stepped into the ring with Sonny Liston, he was widely regarded as an irritating freak who danced and talked way too much. Six rounds later Ali was not only the new world heavyweight boxing champion: He was "a new kind of black man" who would shortly
... Read more
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Against the Tide: A Young Sailor's Journey to Reach Olympic Gold

by Jasmine Gentry ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide is designed to empower readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of retirement planning. From calculating retirement needs to choosing the right retirement accounts, this book offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help readers create a solid financial foundation for the future. ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide is designed to empower readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex world of retirement planning. From calculating retirement needs to choosing the right retirement accounts, this book offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help readers create a solid financial foundation for the future.
... Read more
Audiobook

Run the Mile You're In

Finding God in Every Step

by Ryan Hall ...

Narrated by Ryan Hall, Brandon Barnes ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

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 running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

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 running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles
... Read more
Audiobook

Epke

Van top tot teen

by John Volkers ...

Narrated by Ronald Top, Thijs Miedema ...

Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

In Epke.Van top tot teen beschrijft voormalig Volkskrant-journalist John Volkers alle facetten van de loopbaan van turner Epke Zonderland.Het turnpak is uit. De doktersjas spant nog wat om de gespierde schouders. Epke Zonderland, olympisch kampioen en wereldkampioen aan de rekstok, studeerde naast zijn topsportcarrière geneeskunde. Op 1 januari 2022 is hij zich gaan specialiseren. Epke wordt ... Read more

$35.21 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Epke.Van top tot teen beschrijft voormalig Volkskrant-journalist John Volkers alle facetten van de loopbaan van turner Epke Zonderland.Het turnpak is uit. De doktersjas spant nog wat om de gespierde schouders. Epke Zonderland, olympisch kampioen en wereldkampioen aan de rekstok, studeerde naast zijn topsportcarrière geneeskunde. Op 1 januari 2022 is hij zich gaan specialiseren. Epke wordt
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$24.99 CAD

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
Audiobook

Abdi Nageeye: Atleet zonder grenzen

by Andre van Kats, Andre van Kats ...

Narrated by Kiefer Zwart ...

Unabridged

6 hours 58 min

Atleet Abdi Nageeye (Mogadishu, 1989) is de koning van de lange afstand in Nederland. Nadat hij op jonge leeftijd terechtkwam in Den Helder, volgde een wonderlijke en bij vlagen levensgevaarlijke reis die hem in Syrië, Somalië en Ethiopië bracht, voordat hij als tiener op eigen kracht terugkeerde in Nederland en de liefde voor het hardlopen ontdekte. Inmiddels is Nageeye houder van het Nederlands ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Atleet Abdi Nageeye (Mogadishu, 1989) is de koning van de lange afstand in Nederland. Nadat hij op jonge leeftijd terechtkwam in Den Helder, volgde een wonderlijke en bij vlagen levensgevaarlijke reis die hem in Syrië, Somalië en Ethiopië bracht, voordat hij als tiener op eigen kracht terugkeerde in Nederland en de liefde voor het hardlopen ontdekte. Inmiddels is Nageeye houder van het Nederlands
... Read more
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Evolution of Rugby Union in the Olympics, The: Embracing Changes, Overcoming Challenges, and Driving Innovation for the Future of the Sport

by Truman Lee ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling world of Rugby Union in the Olympics with this insightful look at the sport's journey towards the future. From potential changes in tournament format to the challenges faced by players, coaches, and organizers, this book examines the key factors that will shape Rugby Union's place in the Olympic Games for years to come. Explore ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling world of Rugby Union in the Olympics with this insightful look at the sport's journey towards the future. From potential changes in tournament format to the challenges faced by players, coaches, and organizers, this book examines the key factors that will shape Rugby Union's place in the Olympic Games for years to come. Explore
... Read more
Audiobook

Greater Than Gold

From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption

by David Boudia ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning both gold and bronze. The difference? In the intervening years, he’d changed the focus of his quest from ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

One of America’s most heralded young divers, David Boudia twice went for Olympic gold, training obsessively and whole-heartedly for success. In his first Olympics, he failed miserably, not winning a single medal. Four years later saw a different story: he mounted the podium twice, winning both gold and bronze. The difference? In the intervening years, he’d changed the focus of his quest from
... Read more
Audiobook

GeopOlympics

Les grandes histoires géopolitiques des JO

by Kévin Veyssière ...

Narrated by Isidore Amos ...

Unabridged

4 hours 33 min

Pourquoi, depuis leur origine, les Jeux olympiques sont-ils un évènement géopolitique à part entière ? En quoi les JO de Mexico en 1968, de Moscou en 1980 ou de Barcelone en 1992 ont-ils été le reflet de tensions internationales, malgré la neutralité politique olympique ? En2024, quels sont les enjeux pour la France des JO de Paris, dans le contexte des conflits israélo-palestinien et russo ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Pourquoi, depuis leur origine, les Jeux olympiques sont-ils un évènement géopolitique à part entière ? En quoi les JO de Mexico en 1968, de Moscou en 1980 ou de Barcelone en 1992 ont-ils été le reflet de tensions internationales, malgré la neutralité politique olympique ? En2024, quels sont les enjeux pour la France des JO de Paris, dans le contexte des conflits israélo-palestinien et russo
... Read more
Audiobook

Игры 1980. Изменившие мир

by Анастасия Климова ...

Narrated by Сергей Соколов ...

Series series Открывая СССР
Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

XXII летние Олимпийские игры 1980 года — знаковое событие как для нашей страны, так и для мирового сообщества. Две недели внимание людей из разных уголков планеты было приковано к борьбе за золотые медали. Игры запомнились завораживающими церемониями открытия и закрытия, яркими достижениями спортсменов. Несмотря на «железный занавес», Игры в Москве считаются эталоном их организации и создания ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

XXII летние Олимпийские игры 1980 года — знаковое событие как для нашей страны, так и для мирового сообщества. Две недели внимание людей из разных уголков планеты было приковано к борьбе за золотые медали. Игры запомнились завораживающими церемониями открытия и закрытия, яркими достижениями спортсменов. Несмотря на «железный занавес», Игры в Москве считаются эталоном их организации и создания
... Read more
Audiobook

Racing Through the Dark

The Fall and Rise of David Millar

by David Millar ...

Narrated by John Sackville ...

Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling memoir from the Tour de France cyclist who lifts the lid on his drug use and return to sport.By his eighteenth birthday David Millar was living and racing in France, sleeping in rented rooms, tipped to be the next English-speaking Tour winner. A year later he'd realised the dream and signed a professional contract. He perhaps lived the high life a little too ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

The SUNDAY TIMES bestselling memoir from the Tour de France cyclist who lifts the lid on his drug use and return to sport.By his eighteenth birthday David Millar was living and racing in France, sleeping in rented rooms, tipped to be the next English-speaking Tour winner. A year later he'd realised the dream and signed a professional contract. He perhaps lived the high life a little too
... Read more
Audiobook

Evolution of BMX Freestyle at the Olympic Games: Innovations and Future Prospects

by Gerry Clayton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the future of BMX Freestyle at the Olympics with this captivating exploration of potential new events and advancements in the sport. From the thrilling routines of top athletes to groundbreaking technological developments, this book offers a glimpse into the exciting evolution of BMX Freestyle on the world stage. Readers will be immersed in a ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the future of BMX Freestyle at the Olympics with this captivating exploration of potential new events and advancements in the sport. From the thrilling routines of top athletes to groundbreaking technological developments, this book offers a glimpse into the exciting evolution of BMX Freestyle on the world stage. Readers will be immersed in a
... Read more
Audiobook

Far Beyond Gold

Running from Fear to Faith

by Sydney McLaughlin ...

Narrated by Sydney McLaughlin ...

Unabridged

6 hours 2 min

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.Sydney McLaughlin knows about facing down obstacles. She has mastered not only racing over hurdles on the ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

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.Sydney McLaughlin knows about facing down obstacles. She has mastered not only racing over hurdles on the
... Read more
Audiobook

100 dioses del Olimpo

De niños a superhéroes

by Alberto Lati ...

Narrated by Alberto Lati, Ricardo Correa ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

¿Cómo surgieron las mayores estrellas de los Juegos Olímpicos? Sus orígenes e inicios. Todos los obstáculos a los que se sobrepusieron. Su vida antes de la gloria.La infancia de los dioses del Olimpo. Simone Biles en adopción, Michael Phelps detestando la piscina, Usain Bolt negándose a competir por miedo a perder, Nadia Comaneci detectada en un recreo de la escuela, Yelena Isinbáyeva deprimida ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

¿Cómo surgieron las mayores estrellas de los Juegos Olímpicos? Sus orígenes e inicios. Todos los obstáculos a los que se sobrepusieron. Su vida antes de la gloria.La infancia de los dioses del Olimpo. Simone Biles en adopción, Michael Phelps detestando la piscina, Usain Bolt negándose a competir por miedo a perder, Nadia Comaneci detectada en un recreo de la escuela, Yelena Isinbáyeva deprimida
... Read more
Audiobook

Visions of Hope

Running Towards My Own Truth

by Jason Dunkerley ...

Narrated by Tyler Herchuk ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

Jason Dunkerley’s Visions of Hope: Running Towards My Own Truth is the uplifting autobiography of a world-class Canadian middle-distance runner. Blind from birth with a congenital eye condition, Jason achieved international acclaim as a five-time Paralympic medalist and world champion. In telling his story, Jason introduces the reader to the behind-the-scenes intricacies of top-tier athletics: the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Jason Dunkerley’s Visions of Hope: Running Towards My Own Truth is the uplifting autobiography of a world-class Canadian middle-distance runner. Blind from birth with a congenital eye condition, Jason achieved international acclaim as a five-time Paralympic medalist and world champion. In telling his story, Jason introduces the reader to the behind-the-scenes intricacies of top-tier athletics: the
... Read more
Audiobook

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

by Helen Marlowe ...

Narrated by Helen Marlowe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

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 witness the fierce political rivalries that turned classical ideals into a global battleground of style, power ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 witness the fierce political rivalries that turned classical ideals into a global battleground of style, power
... Read more
Audiobook

Unforgiving

Lessons from the Fall

by Lindsey Jacobellis ...

Narrated by Abby Craden ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the
... Read more
Audiobook

Rise

My Story

by Lindsey Vonn ...

Narrated by Andi Arndt ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

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 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals.A fixture in the American sports landscape for almost twenty ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

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 Olympic medals. 7 World Championship Medals.A fixture in the American sports landscape for almost twenty
... Read more
Audiobook

The Making of a Miracle

The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold Medal–Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

by Mike Eruzione, Neal Boudette ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of
... Read more
Audiobook

The Adventures of Paddington

by HarperCollins Children’s Books ...

Narrated by Julie Walters ...

Series series The Adventures of Paddington
Unabridged

9 min

A brilliant new summer sports day story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game but who will be the summer games champion?A delightful new Paddington picture book that teaches ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A brilliant new summer sports day story about the bear from Peru, performed by Julie Walters, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington.When the Browns discover a box of garden games in the shed Paddington can’t wait to have a go. Mr Brown is determined to win every game but who will be the summer games champion?A delightful new Paddington picture book that teaches
... Read more
Audiobook

Chasing the Ice: The Journey of a Young Luger

by Wilford Bautista ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ava G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the heart-pounding world of luge competition, one young athlete embarks on a journey of determination, passion, and hope for Olympic glory. Set against the backdrop of this icy and exhilarating sport, our protagonist faces insurmountable challenges both on and off the track. From the rigorous training regimen to the intense pressure of competing on ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the heart-pounding world of luge competition, one young athlete embarks on a journey of determination, passion, and hope for Olympic glory. Set against the backdrop of this icy and exhilarating sport, our protagonist faces insurmountable challenges both on and off the track. From the rigorous training regimen to the intense pressure of competing on
... Read more
Audiobook

Game of Life, The

by Zacharias Tanee Fomum ...

Narrated by John H Fehskens ...

Series Audiobook 9 - God Loves You
Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

2024 Summer Games! What if this was equally an opportunity to consider this other game wherein each one of us is an athlete, that of life?This is what Professor Fomum invites us to. He remains faithful to the vision of an individual's full development which had previously moved the ancient Greeks to whom we owe the Olympic Games.He discusses this topic using a spiritual approach and, with a ... Read more

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2024 Summer Games! What if this was equally an opportunity to consider this other game wherein each one of us is an athlete, that of life?This is what Professor Fomum invites us to. He remains faithful to the vision of an individual's full development which had previously moved the ancient Greeks to whom we owe the Olympic Games.He discusses this topic using a spiritual approach and, with a
... Read more
Audiobook

Oars of Glory: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rowing as an Olympic Sport

by Rich Montes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich history of rowing as an Olympic sport in "Oars of Glory," exploring its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Readers will be taken on a journey through key moments, significant achievements, and legendary athletes who have left a lasting impact on the sport. From the first appearance of rowing at the Olympics to the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Delve into the rich history of rowing as an Olympic sport in "Oars of Glory," exploring its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Readers will be taken on a journey through key moments, significant achievements, and legendary athletes who have left a lasting impact on the sport. From the first appearance of rowing at the Olympics to the
... Read more

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