Health & Nutrition

Athletes' Road to Glory

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Stories and insights from iconic athletes and Olympians
By The Blinkist Curators

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Health & NutritionMotivation & InspirationBiography & Memoir

The world of competitive sports is filled stories of triumph and tribulation. At its pinnacle, the Olympics inspire the world with stories of excellence, perseverance, and victory. This collection offers a glimpse into the minds of legendary athletes and coaches. Discover the determination behind their success, the mindset that drives champions, and lessons to apply in your own life.

Athletes' Road to Glory

Stories and insights from iconic athletes and Olympians
The Boys in the Boat
The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown
An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler’s Berlin
21 min
4.3
The Way of the Champion
The Way of the Champion
Paul Rabil
Pain, Persistence, and the Path Forward
11 min
4.4
Good for a Girl
Good for a Girl
Lauren Fleshman
A Woman Running in a Man's World
17 min
4.7
The Sports Gene
The Sports Gene
David Epstein
Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
16 min
4.3
Haley Rosen: The Power of Positivity
Haley Rosen: The Power of Positivity
Haley Rosen had grand plans on becoming a professional soccer player. That was, until she didn’t make it past the try-outs. What followed were—by her own admission—some dark days. However, by moving away from a perfectionist approach to thinking positively, Haley has not only overcome the grief of not achieving her childhood dream but now runs her media company: Just Women’s Sports. In this episode, you'll learn how Haley channeled and transformed her identity as an athlete into something that allowed her to move forward and upward.
7 min
4.0
The Captain Class
The Captain Class
Sam Walker
The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams
18 min
4.0
Kobe Bryant: The Game of Creativity
Kobe Bryant: The Game of Creativity
Have you ever wondered how the greatest athletes translate their skill and work ethic to their post sports career? In this interview conducted before his passing, the late Kobe Bryant details his steps and tactics for finding motivation and being great.
9 min
3.8
Open
Open
Andre Agassi
An Autobiography
19 min
4.6
Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?
Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?
Ben Hunt-Davis and Harriet Beveridge
Olympic-Winning Strategies for Everyday Success
12 min
4.1
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