Morgan, Billy
Drop In!: A Snowboarding Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785315428
- author:
- Morgan, Billy
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pitch Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 16 centimeters
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Billy Morgan's life has been defined by pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible. With two world-first achievements to his name, he is also the first British male to win an Olympic medal in snowboarding. Born into working-class origins, Morgan's journey into the sport was unexpected, yet driven by a passion for fun. Morgan's specialist event, Big Air, involves flying off a 50-meter ramp at 70 miles per hour, spinning and twisting while airborne, then landing. This high-risk discipline requires immense courage and skill. In his autobiography, Morgan explores the culture, ethos, and philosophy of snowboarding, revealing the courage required to excel in this extreme sport. A testament to human potential, Morgan's story is a gripping account of the world of adventure sports, where one wrong move can have life-changing consequences.