Pippa Funnell by Pippa Funnell - ISBN: 9780752865195
Paperback
Equestrian champion overcomes adversity to achieve Olympic glory and more.

Pippa Funnell

The Autobiography

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  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2005

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Summary

Pippa Funnell is the golden girl of the British equestrian scene—but it hasn’t always been so. She seemed doomed to be a ‘misser’ in the really big competitions, lacking that special ingredient that makes a true champion. Everything began to change for her in 1999 when her results, including her first European title, were excellent, but it was at the Sydney Olympics that she really came of age, winning a silver medal. Since Sydney, Pippa went from strength to strength. She completed the doubl…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780752865195
ISBN-10:0752865196
Author:Pippa Funnell
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Orion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:1 October 2005
Weight:288g
Dimensions:195mm x 134mm x 26mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

She has made the fragilities of her nature into her greatest source of strength. She is an alchemist who has turned self-doubt into victory– Times

Her story is an object lesson to any youngster, rider or not–Daily TelegraphShe has made the fragilities of her nature into her greatest source of strength. She is an alchemist who has turned self-doubt into victory–TimesShe is an authoritative figure on the circuit and an inspiration to young riders–Books QuarterlyThe read of the year … by turns inspiring moving and funny, this book shows that all of Pippa’s triumphs have been earned–Eventing MagazineThe text gallops through Funnell’s life story with engaging candour–Independent

About The Author

Pippa Funnell

Pippa Funnell is the golden girl of the British equestrian scene. Since the Sydney Olympics Pippa has gone from strength to strength. She completed the double of European Championships in 2001. In 2002 she won Badminton - the most prestigious of all Three Day Events - and a further two high level ones. In 2003 she firmly established herself as the top sportswoman in the UK.

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