Beresford, John
Jack Beresford: an Olympian - at War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909465879
- author:
- Beresford, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cloister House Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Sports, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jack Beresford was a British Olympian who won medals in five consecutive Olympic Games between 1920 and 1936. His record stood until Sir Steve Redgrave broke it at the 2000 Sydney Games. This biography by his son, John, reveals that Beresford's achievements were not limited to sport. He served his country with distinction in war, driven by a strong sense of duty and hard work. The book tells the story of Beresford's life, one that was marked by both triumph and tragedy. Beresford's change of sport from rugby to rowing is also explored in the book, as well as the irony of his German bullet wound leading to his Olympic success.
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