Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

Name: Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
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In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, Beryl Burton

By Jeremy Wilson

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Beryl by Jeremy Wilson is a biography that delves into the remarkable life of Beryl Burton, a British cyclist who achieved extraordinary success in her sport. Despite facing numerous challenges and societal barriers, Beryl's sheer determination and talent made her one of the most celebrated athletes in cycling history. The book provides an in-depth look at her personal and professional life, capturing her indomitable spirit and legacy.
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Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

The remarkable life of champion Beryl Burton, one of the greatest cyclists of all time

The remarkable life of champion Beryl Burton, one of the greatest cyclists of all time

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Winner for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022

WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022

A WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022

'A magnificent book' - Maxine Peake

Cyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, with a longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams. Practically invincible in time trials, Burton - also known as BB - finished as Best All-Rounder for 25 years and broke the record for the '12-hour' endurance race; an achievement unrivalled to this day.

She won multiple world titles, but her achievements were limited by discrimination from the cycling authorities. Yet she carried on winning, beating men and - infamously - competing against her own daughter, whilst working full-time on a Yorkshire farm and running a household.

With previously unseen material and through extensive interviews with family, friends, rivals, and fellow sporting giants, Jeremy Wilson peels back the layers to reveal one of the most overlooked, yet compelling characters in cycling history in Beryl.

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Beryl by Jeremy Wilson explores the astounding achievements and life of Beryl Burton, a cyclist who dominated British women's cycling for 25 years and even broke a men's record. The biography is lauded for its thorough research, revealing the story of an incredibly talented yet often overlooked athlete who worked on a Yorkshire rhubarb farm. Reviewers praise the book for vividly portraying Burton's complex character and monumental contributions to the sport.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788162937

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pursuit

Edition: Main

Illustration: 8 page colour plate sectionB&W photos throughout

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Cycling Education & Reference Jeremy Wilson Non-Fiction Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Jeremy Wilson is the Chief Sports Reporter for the Daily Telegraph. He was voted investigative sports reporter and national journalist of the year for his work on football and dementia. His sports writing was again highly commended in 2021 at both the British Press Awards and the British Journalism Awards. A lifelong club cyclist, he worked previously as a sports journalist for the Guardian.