by SteveSirRedgrave (Author), NickTownsend (Author)
To date, Steve Redgrave has won a record-breaking four Olympic gold medals and eight world championships for his spectacular rowing achievements, and is consequently regarded with awe by rivals, crew-mates and top sportsmen alike. Now, at the age of 38, Steve is bidding to win an unprecedented fifth gold medal at Sydney. Win or lose, it will mark the end of a remarkable twenty-three year long career. This autobiography discusses Redgrave's partnerships, the difficulty of maintaining a balanced family life, and the strain of battling against the odds with the debilitating diseases of both colitis and diabetes.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New edition
Publisher: BBC Books
Published: 15 Jun 2001
ISBN 10: 056353821X
ISBN 13: 9780563538219
Book Overview: Former British rower and five-time Olympic gold medalist Sir Steve Redgrave tells his extraordinary life story