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Compiled by two celebrated Australian sports journalists, this tribute to sport's most trimumphant moments celebrates Australian athletes who have stared down the black hole of defeat and despair and found a glimmer of hope that encouraged them to continue. From Kieren Perkins's gold medal in the 1500m freestyle at the 1996 Olympics to Steve Waugh and the men's soccer team winning the World Cup in 1999, these stories showcase the honor and grace of turning a defeat into a victory, providing inspiration for athletes who struggle against incredible odds.
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From the Jaws of Defeat, Timothy S. Lane, Nick Richardson
- Language
- Released
- 2004
- Binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
- Damaged
- Price
- €12.68
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- Subtitle
- Amazing Comebacks and Inspiring Capitulations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Timothy S. Lane, Nick Richardson
- Publisher
- Melbourne University Publishing
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN10
- 0522851479
- ISBN13
- 9780522851472
- Series
- Tags
- Historical Themes, References & Manuals, Sports, Celebrities, Australia, Jokes & Anecdotes, Success, Social History, Quotations
- Description
- Compiled by two celebrated Australian sports journalists, this tribute to sport's most trimumphant moments celebrates Australian athletes who have stared down the black hole of defeat and despair and found a glimmer of hope that encouraged them to continue. From Kieren Perkins's gold medal in the 1500m freestyle at the 1996 Olympics to Steve Waugh and the men's soccer team winning the World Cup in 1999, these stories showcase the honor and grace of turning a defeat into a victory, providing inspiration for athletes who struggle against incredible odds.