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Gold Rush

by Michael Johnson
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Gold Rush
Gold Rush

Champions' insights on Olympic gold medal journeys.

"Gold Rush" is a deep dive into pinnacle athletic achievement, imparting wisdom from a constellation of Olympic legends. Michael Johnson offers you more than mere anecdotes; he delves into what makes a champion tick, both through personal experience and through the words of other sports icons. It's an inspiring blend of storytelling and life lessons that could light the fire of ambition and motivation in anyone aspiring to excel, be it in sports or any other endeavor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Gold Rush

by Michael Johnson
₱1,084.05
ISBN: 9780007411924
Authors: Michael Johnson
Publisher: Harper Collins Ome
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sports, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 253 readers)

Description

'Elite athletes aren't born. They're made.' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games -- as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster -- Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal and external factors, that go to create an Olympic champion.
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Champions' insights on Olympic gold medal journeys.

"Gold Rush" is a deep dive into pinnacle athletic achievement, imparting wisdom from a constellation of Olympic legends. Michael Johnson offers you more than mere anecdotes; he delves into what makes a champion tick, both through personal experience and through the words of other sports icons. It's an inspiring blend of storytelling and life lessons that could light the fire of ambition and motivation in anyone aspiring to excel, be it in sports or any other endeavor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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