My Double Life
My Autobiography
$36.44
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2026
Summary
‘As gripping as Mark’s greatest races’ – Zoe Ball ‘Incredibly brave and uplifting’ – Rebecca Adlington
The moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey
WITH A FOREWORD BY CLARE BALDING
As a five-time Olympian, six-time World Champion and eight-time World Record holder, if anyone was going to be openly gay at the height of their sporting career it should …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399425162 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399425161 |
| Author: | Mark Foster, Clare Balding |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 160mm x 238mm |
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Critics Review
Inspirational and life-affirming. The making of a champion, a gentleman and one of our finest sportsmen … This book is as gripping as Mark’s greatest races – you will hold your breath in places. I loved it * Zoe Ball *
An incredibly brave and inspiring story. Mark’s honesty and resilience make My Double Life a truly uplifting and important read. I’m so proud he’s sharing his journey through sport, coming out and, above all, being such an incredible person * Rebecca Adlington *
My dear friend Mark takes pride in all he does. His kindness and positivity brings light to all and in equal measures it shines brightly through this inspirational book * Penny Lancaster *
An eye-opening account of what it takes to succeed in professional sport, from a man who manages to combine charm with ambition. To know Mark is to know a man who lights up every room and every conversation, but to unpack his story and rise to being one of the world’s best is to hear a tale of resilience and grace * Helen Skelton *
An amazing story of success despite the massive amount of energy it takes to keep silent about who you truly are. Mark shows his humanity, resilience and perseverance. Coming out is never easy but it is liberating – well done Mark and congrats on inspiring so many humans around the world! * Martina Navratilova *
An honest, brave and compelling read * Trevor Nelson *
Mark, from the heights of his success as both a World Champion and World Record holder, had the turmoil of being a closeted athlete. It is uplifting and heartwarming to see my friend live as his authentic self. * Ian Thorpe *
A great story * Jeremy Vine *
A tell-all book * The Mirror *
Mark’s experience, told with humour and honesty, makes us stop and reassess where we really are in terms of society’s approach to homosexuality and diversity in sport.
Inspiring and moving, My Double Life is the tale of one man’s pursuit of sporting prowess and finding the freedom to live his truth.
A fascinating read * Adrian Chiles, BBC Radio 5 *
With warmth and disarming humour… This is one man’s pursuit of both sporting greatness and the freedom to be himself. * This England *
Rather than a story of hardship, Mark’s perspective remains vibrant, humorous, and forward-looking * Yorkshire Evening Post *
Mark Foster
Mark Foster is an English former competitive swimmer, broadcaster, and public speaker. He is a five-time Olympian, six-time World Champion, and eight-time World Record holder over a 23-year professional swimming career. Foster trains and inspires the next generation of competitive swimmers through the Mark Foster Swimming Academy. He is also a spokesperson for the LGBTQ+ community, promoting compassion, equality, and inclusion.
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