Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind: Britain's Greatest Olympic Sailor

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Product ID:	9780224082945
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	Ben Ainslie: Close to the Wind
Subtitle:	Britain's Greatest Olympic Sailor
Authors:	Author: Ben Ainslie
Page Count:	320
Subjects:	Biography: sport, Biography: sport
Description:	Select Guide Rating Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races – they are all in a day’s work for Ben Ainslie. Knife-edge decisions, adrenalin rushes, extreme weather, bitter rivalries, heart-stopping races – they are all in a day’s work for Ben Ainslie. Against all odds, in the London 2012 Olympics Ben Ainslie thrillingly won a fourth successive gold medal, making him the greatest ever Olympic sailor and a British hero, chosen from many to be the flag bearer for the closing ceremony. From his proudest moment representing Team GB, to one tough decision that almost risked destroying his career, this is a unique insight into the man who cannot let himself be second best. It shows what really takes place in the white heat of competition and lifts the lid on this toughest of sports. REVISED AND UPDATED FOR PAPERBACK TO INCLUDE LONDON 2012.
Imprint Name:	Yellow Jersey Press
Publisher Name:	Vintage Publishing
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2012-10-25

Weight	228 g
Dimensions	197 × 129 × 21 mm