Beneath the Surface

Name: Beneath the Surface
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781683580874
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My Story

By Michael Phelps

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Beneath the Surface is Michael Phelps' candid autobiography, revealing his journey from a young swimmer battling attention deficit disorder and family upheaval to becoming the most decorated Olympian in history. This updated edition delves into his mental preparation, training, and experiences behind the scenes of international competitions, offering an intimate look at the life of a sporting champion.
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Ideal for sports enthusiasts, aspiring athletes, and readers interested in personal stories of perseverance and triumph.

Michael Phelps is one of history's greatest Olympic champions and may be the greatest swimmer of all time. In this book, Michael Phelps relives the glory of the 2004 Olympics and his record-breaking eight gold medals in 2008. It chronicles his journey from awkward teen to media-savvy superstar.

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Just in time for the 2012 Olympics—prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps' autobiography, Beneath the Surface.

In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012.

Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps' training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps' evolution from awkward teenager to media-savvy superstar, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683580874

Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Sports Publishing LLC

Illustration: 19 color photos, B&W photos

Contributors:

Foreword by Bob Costas
With Brian Cazeneuve

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time. He is a member of the U.S. men's swim team and has competed in the 2016 Summer Rio Olympics. Phelps is considered to be one of the greatest swimmers in history, with 28 total Olympic medals, including 23 gold.
Brian Cazeneuve is a writer at Sports Illustrated, where he has been covering the Olympics since 1995. His freelance work has appeared in numerous national publications, including Time, People, the New York Times, the Washington Post, NBC Sports, and others.
Bob Costas is one of America's most well-known sportscasters. He began his career as a student announcer before joining NBC Sports in 1980. He has been the host of eleven Olympic games and can be seen regularly hosting The NFL on NBC.

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