Undisputed: A Champion's Life
A Champion's Life
$46.29
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2023
Summary
A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship, and the courage to champion your own excellence from the long-reigning world’s fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.
From the lush fields of his boyhood in Jamaica to the basketball courts of Oakville, where he came of age in one of Canada’s most thriving cultural mosaics, to his sprint toward double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, Donovan Bailey got a long way on natural talent. But he also learned that …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781039005143 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1039005144 |
| Author: | Donovan Bailey |
| Publisher: | Random House Canada |
| Imprint: | Random House Canada |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 484g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 158mm |
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About The Author
Donovan Bailey
Donovan Bailey is one of the world’s most dominant sprinting legends. Track and Field named Bailey Sprinter of the Decade (90s). He is the first man in history to be world champion, Olympic champion and world record holder at the same time. He is a two-time Olympic champion, three-time world champion, and two-time world record holder. He’s also the only person to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame twice. In 1996 Bailey achieved the fastest top speed recorded to date at 27.07 mph, surpassed only by Usain Bolt. Bailey also broke the indoor 50 metre world record in a time of 5.56 seconds, a record that stands today. Since retirement in 2001, he has worked as a commentator for CBC, CTV and Eurosport. He serves as a board advisor for several companies and is involved with and supports many charitable associations.
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