Bailey, Donovan

Undisputed: A Champion's Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781039005143
author:: Bailey, Donovan
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Random House Canada
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Sports, Biography,
Condition:: New
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A memoir of Olympic glory and personal triumph, Undisputed: A Champion's Life is a candid account from Donovan Bailey, Canada's long-reigning world's fastest man. Born in Jamaica and raised in Oakville, Bailey recounts his journey to double Olympic gold for Canada in Atlanta in 1996, as well as the challenges he faced in breaking into Canadian sports. Bailey shares how he learned to take charge of his own success, both on and off the track, and how he navigated the complexities of a sport dominated by those who had come up through the system. His story is one of perseverance, courage, and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of adversity. Through his experiences, Bailey sheds light on the world of elite athletics, revealing the highs and lows of competing at the highest level and the impact that media scrutiny can have on an athlete's life.

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