Rakuten Kobo

Audiobook

The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

by Daniel James Brown ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann ...

Unabridged

14 hours 24 min

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most ... Read more

$24.00 USD

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race.For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most
... Read more
Audiobook

Foxcatcher

The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest forOlympic Gold

by Mark Schultz, David Thomas ...

Narrated by Stephen Mendel ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynastyOn January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynastyOn January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed
... Read more
Audiobook

Chasing Grace

What the Quarter Mile Has Taught Me about God and Life

by Sanya Richards-Ross ...

Narrated by Sanya Richards-Ross ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

For as long as she can remember, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross's life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better. But when the race is over, how do you know what to run towards next? In Chasing Grace, join Sanya as she helps you see your own experiences through God's eyes.Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya's quest was always for less. She started running ... Read more

$18.99 USD

For as long as she can remember, Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross's life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better. But when the race is over, how do you know what to run towards next? In Chasing Grace, join Sanya as she helps you see your own experiences through God's eyes.Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya's quest was always for less. She started running
... Read more
Audiobook

Verdens bedste

Det danske herrehåndboldlandshold gennem tiden

by Nils Finderup ...

Narrated by Peter Pilegaard ...

Unabridged

10 hours 30 min

Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 110 år, før det danske herrelandshold ved EM i Norge i 2008 vandt en international titel. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter fire verdensmesterskaber på stribe kan herreholdet i dag uden at rødme kalde sig for klodens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole i ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Håndbold blev opfundet i Danmark, men alligevel skulle der gå 110 år, før det danske herrelandshold ved EM i Norge i 2008 vandt en international titel. Siden er det bare gået opad og opad, og efter fire verdensmesterskaber på stribe kan herreholdet i dag uden at rødme kalde sig for klodens bedste. Denne bog går hele vejen tilbage til de første kast og klirrende ruder i Ordrup Latin- og Realskole i
... Read more
Audiobook

Equestrian Elegance: The Power and Grace of Olympic Athletes

by Cortez Rios ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of equestrian sports with "Equestrian Elegance: The Power and Grace of Olympic Athletes", a visually stunning coffee table book that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of horse and rider in action at the Olympics. Through a collection of breathtaking photographs and illustrations, this book brings to life the intricate dance of ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of equestrian sports with "Equestrian Elegance: The Power and Grace of Olympic Athletes", a visually stunning coffee table book that captures the awe-inspiring beauty of horse and rider in action at the Olympics. Through a collection of breathtaking photographs and illustrations, this book brings to life the intricate dance of
... Read more
Audiobook

Legacy

Gangsters, Corruption and the London Olympics

by Michael Gillard ...

Narrated by Ben Elliot ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Bloomsbury presents Legacy by Michael Gillard, read by Ben Elliot.Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe, The Long Good Friday'Legacy illustrates the sordid links between business, politics ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Legacy by Michael Gillard, read by Ben Elliot.Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe, The Long Good Friday'Legacy illustrates the sordid links between business, politics
... Read more
Audiobook

Age Is Just a Number

Achieve Your Dreams At Any Stage In Your Life

by Dara Torres, Elizabeth Weil ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lowman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When
... Read more
Audiobook

Striking Back

The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel’s Deadly Response

by Aaron J. Klein ...

Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki ...

Unabridged

7 hours 40 min

The Munich Olympics. Palestinian members of the Black September group murder eleven Israeli athletes. Nine hundred million people watch the crisis unfold on television, witnessing a tragedy that inaugurates the modern age of terror.Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin’s words, “run these criminals and murderers off the face of the ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The Munich Olympics. Palestinian members of the Black September group murder eleven Israeli athletes. Nine hundred million people watch the crisis unfold on television, witnessing a tragedy that inaugurates the modern age of terror.Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin’s words, “run these criminals and murderers off the face of the
... Read more
Audiobook

Relentless Spirit

The Unconventional Raising of a Champion

by Missy Franklin, D.A. Franklin, Dick Franklin, Daniel Paisner ...

Narrated by Emily Rankin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy ... Read more

$20.99 USD

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy
... Read more
Audiobook

Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky ...

Narrated by Katie Ledecky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming
... Read more
Audiobook

Mastering Olympic Rowing: Unraveling the Rules and Strategies for Victory

by Araceli Barrett ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

2 hours

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of Olympic rowing with this essential guide. Delve deep into the rules and regulations that govern this prestigious sport, gaining a thorough understanding of the nuances that separate success from defeat. Explore the strategies employed by top athletes as they navigate the water with precision ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a comprehensive journey into the intricate world of Olympic rowing with this essential guide. Delve deep into the rules and regulations that govern this prestigious sport, gaining a thorough understanding of the nuances that separate success from defeat. Explore the strategies employed by top athletes as they navigate the water with precision
... Read more
Audiobook

The Making of a Miracle

The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold Medal–Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

by Mike Eruzione, Neal Boudette ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

7 hours 8 min

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of ... Read more

$23.99 USD

On the fortieth anniversary of the historic ""Miracle on Ice,"" Mike Eruzione—the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, who scored the winning goal—recounts his amazing career on ice, the legendary upset against the Soviets, and winning the gold medal.It is the greatest American underdog sports story ever told: how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs, under the tutelage of
... Read more
Audiobook

Unforgiving

Lessons from the Fall

by Lindsey Jacobellis ...

Narrated by Abby Craden ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the ... Read more

$25.99 USD

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe’s One Life, the winningest snowboardcross rider of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing early failure to win Olympic gold.On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the
... Read more
Audiobook

Beter

by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Narrated by Maarten van der Weijden ...

Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Op 21 augustus 2008 won Maarten van der Weijden olympisch goud op de tien kilometer openwaterzwemmen in Beijing. Dat markeerde het einde van een lange weg naar de top. In 2001 werd bij hem acute lymfatische leukemie geconstateerd. Zijn overlevingskansen werden geschat tussen de dertig en vijftig procent. Na een serie zware chemokuren, waaronder een stamceltransplantatie, genas hij van zijn ziekte
... Read more
Audiobook

Spiking the Status Quo: The Global Impact of Olympic Volleyball

by Del Ferrell ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the complex world of Olympic volleyball with this thought-provoking exploration of its social and cultural implications. From issues of gender equality on and off the court to the sport's role in the increasingly interconnected global landscape, this book delves deep into the multifaceted nature of volleyball in the Olympics. Discover the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the complex world of Olympic volleyball with this thought-provoking exploration of its social and cultural implications. From issues of gender equality on and off the court to the sport's role in the increasingly interconnected global landscape, this book delves deep into the multifaceted nature of volleyball in the Olympics. Discover the
... Read more
Audiobook

My Olympic Journey

50 of India's Leading Sportspersons on the Biggest Test of Their Career

by Digvijay Singh Deo, Amit Bose ...

Narrated by Tavish Bhattacharyya, Meher Acharia Dar ...

Unabridged

12 hours 49 min

Chronicling the stories of fifty of India's leading Olympians for the first time ever in one comprehensive edition, Digvijay Singh Deo and Amit Bose bring you the Games through the eyes of some of the best sportspersons in the country. These first-person accounts of Olympic medallists from 1948 till 2012, such as Balbir Singh, Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra and Sushil Kumar and ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Chronicling the stories of fifty of India's leading Olympians for the first time ever in one comprehensive edition, Digvijay Singh Deo and Amit Bose bring you the Games through the eyes of some of the best sportspersons in the country. These first-person accounts of Olympic medallists from 1948 till 2012, such as Balbir Singh, Leander Paes, Karnam Malleswari, Abhinav Bindra and Sushil Kumar and
... Read more
Audiobook

Rise to Glory: The Legendary Journey of a Roque Maverick

by Jerrell Estes ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the remarkable journey of [Main character], a talented Roque player who defied all odds to become a legend in the sport. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, immerse yourself in the highs and lows of [Main character]'s career as they navigated through victories and setbacks both on and off the field. Discover the unwavering ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Follow the remarkable journey of [Main character], a talented Roque player who defied all odds to become a legend in the sport. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, immerse yourself in the highs and lows of [Main character]'s career as they navigated through victories and setbacks both on and off the field. Discover the unwavering
... Read more
Audiobook

The Dirtiest Race in History

Ben Johnson, Carl Lewis and the 1988 Olympic 100m Final

by Richard Moore ...

Narrated by Dreyden Free ...

Series series Wisden Sports Writing
Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Dirtiest Race in History by Richard Moore, read by Dreyden Free'A captivating and detailed account ... it reads like a thriller, which is exactly the right tone to adopt by author Richard Moore for a story dripping with skulduggery and intrigue ... compelling' The Sunday ExpressThe 1988 Seoul Olympics played host to what has been described by some as the dirtiest race of
... Read more
Audiobook

Shaping the Ice: The Future of Curling in the Olympic Games A Journey Towards Equality, Inclusivity, and Sustainability

by Toni Novak ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Shaping the Ice," we delve into the exciting realm of curling as an Olympic sport and explore the potential pathways for its future. Through a meticulous examination of the sport's evolution, we analyze the changes taking place in the landscape of curling, with a focus on gender equality, inclusivity, and sustainable practices. From investigating ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Shaping the Ice," we delve into the exciting realm of curling as an Olympic sport and explore the potential pathways for its future. Through a meticulous examination of the sport's evolution, we analyze the changes taking place in the landscape of curling, with a focus on gender equality, inclusivity, and sustainable practices. From investigating
... Read more
Audiobook

A Sporting Chance

How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games

by Lori Alexander ...

Narrated by Neil Hellegers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled ""incurables,"" Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed—and eventually
... Read more
Audiobook

The Suspect

An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle

by Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen ...

Narrated by Paul Michael ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security ... Read more

$22.99 USD

A contributing source for the Warner Bros.’ film Richard Jewell starring Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Paul Walter Hauser!A gripping insider account of the terrorist bombing at the 1996 Olympic Games that captured the world’s attention, and the heroic security guard-turned-suspect at the heart of it allOn July 27, 1996, a hapless former cop turned hypervigilant security
... Read more
Audiobook

Sports Byline: Apolo Ohno

by Ron Barr ...

Narrated by Ron Barr ...

Series series Sports Byline Classics
Unabridged

21 min

Apolo Ohno is an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics and the 2017 champion of the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars. As the face of short-track skating, he became the youngest U.S. national champion at 14 and was the reigning champion 12 times. This Sports Byline Classic from 2016 examines his career. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Apolo Ohno is an eight-time medalist in the Winter Olympics and the 2017 champion of the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars. As the face of short-track skating, he became the youngest U.S. national champion at 14 and was the reigning champion 12 times. This Sports Byline Classic from 2016 examines his career.
... Read more
Audiobook

Twin Ambitions - My Autobiography

The story of Team GB's double Olympic champion

by Mo Farah ...

Narrated by Arinze Kene ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Hodder & Stoughton admire Sir Mo's bravery in revealing his experience of being trafficked as a child. His memoir TWIN AMBITIONS, published in 2013, is based on the story he felt able to tell at the time, which we understood to be the true version of events. It is now clear that Sir Mo did not wish to share some of his difficult early experiences and we respect the decisions he made both then and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Hodder & Stoughton admire Sir Mo's bravery in revealing his experience of being trafficked as a child. His memoir TWIN AMBITIONS, published in 2013, is based on the story he felt able to tell at the time, which we understood to be the true version of events. It is now clear that Sir Mo did not wish to share some of his difficult early experiences and we respect the decisions he made both then and
... Read more
Audiobook

Spinning Gold: A Deep Dive Into the Evolution of BMX Freestyle in the Olympic Games

by Nanette Dougherty ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the rich history of BMX Freestyle in the Olympics, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a high-flying spectacle. Trace the roots of this adrenaline-pumping sport back to its inception and follow its rise in popularity among athletes and fans alike. Explore the evolution of trick styles, ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the rich history of BMX Freestyle in the Olympics, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a high-flying spectacle. Trace the roots of this adrenaline-pumping sport back to its inception and follow its rise in popularity among athletes and fans alike. Explore the evolution of trick styles,
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Olympics Audiobooks

Show: