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Readhead, Lloyd
1 Reviews
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Making of a Champion series.
These encompassing books explore the details, demands, and determination necessary in the making of an elite athlete. Chapters cover such topics as the sport's history, training techniques, diet and nutrition, and competitions (drug use is briefly mentioned). Photos of a variety of elite athletes--from past to present--help illustrate the text. The congested design is a drawback. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Making of a Champion titles: A World-Class Sprinter, A World-Class Judo Champion, A World-Class Mountain Biker, A World-Class Swimmer, A World-Class Marathon Runner, and A World-Class Gymnast.
Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck
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