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Roar

A Celebration of Great Sporting Women
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In Roar by Sam Quek, the Olympic gold medallist shares her incredible journey from childhood sporting dreams to becoming one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes. Quek opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced both on and off the field, providing an inspiring look at determination, resilience, and her love for hockey. Through candid anecdotes, she delves into the personal and professional experiences that have shaped her life and career.
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You might enjoy this book if you are inspired by stories of resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity. As a candid account from a celebrated Olympic athlete, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and victories in the world of sports. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in personal growth and the journey of a sports icon.

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From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular.

In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes - some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Like Sam, all have been propelled by sheer grit and determination to succeed. Many now campaign for women's equality and acceptance in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring young girls and the message that they can achieve anything.

Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights: from coping with puberty to foregoing teenage fun to pursue a dream; from the punishing physical training schedule to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from defeat; from the pressure of the media spotlight to the challenge of competing as a new mother. And, what it feels like in that magical moment when you step up to the podium knowing every sacrifice has been worth it.

Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838959159

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 538g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sam Quek MBE is an internationally successful field hockey player, who was part of the first ever women's team to play at the Olympic Games and who together took home the gold medal at the 2016 Games in Rio. Sam is now a full-time presenter of the BBC's daytime TV show Morning Live and in 2020 presented the Tokyo Olympics live on the BBC. In 2021, Sam became a team captain on A Questionof Sport.


Sam lives with her husband and their two children.


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