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Mind Gym

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP... ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP...
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Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

by Lopez Lomong, Mark Tabb ...

Narrated by Brandon Hirsch ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about:Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll learn about:Lopez Lomong’s harrowing kidnapping at the age of
... Read more
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Sevens Heaven

The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji's Olympic Dream: WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019

by Ben Ryan ...

Narrated by Ben Ryan ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby teamIt is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first ... Read more

$24.99 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018The uplifting, feel-good autobiography of Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic gold-medal winning Fijian rugby teamIt is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20 minutes to decide whether he wants to coach Fiji's rugby sevens team, with the aim of taking them to the nation's first
... Read more
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Evolution of Polo: Revolutionizing the Olympic Sport for the Future

by Raymon Barajas ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the exciting future of polo as an Olympic sport in this groundbreaking book. Delve into potential rule changes, innovations, and advancements that could shape the sport in the years to come. Discover how cutting-edge technology and changing cultural landscapes are influencing the way polo is played and perceived on a global scale. From new ... Read more

$4.97 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the exciting future of polo as an Olympic sport in this groundbreaking book. Delve into potential rule changes, innovations, and advancements that could shape the sport in the years to come. Discover how cutting-edge technology and changing cultural landscapes are influencing the way polo is played and perceived on a global scale. From new
... Read more
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Hard Pivot

Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully.

by Apolo Ohno ...

Narrated by Apolo Ohno ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose.In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn’t happen on the ice—but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. “After my final ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Apolo Ohno shares his most valuable lessons for overcoming challenges with resilience, creativity, and purpose.In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn’t happen on the ice—but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. “After my final
... Read more
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GeopOlympics - English version

The great geopolitical stories of the olympics

by Kévin Veyssière ...

Narrated by Alan Cook ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Why have the Olympic Games always been a geopolitical event in their own right? How did the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, Moscow in 1980 and Barcelona in 1992 reflect international tensions, despite the Olympics' political neutrality? In2024, what are the stakes for France in the Paris Olympics, against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian and Russian-Ukrainian conflicts? Why have new
... Read more
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Proud

My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream

by Ibtihaj Muhammad ...

Narrated by Ibtihaj Muhammad ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love.From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love.From winning state championships to three-time All-America selections at Duke University, Ibtihaj was poised for
... Read more
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The Three-Year Swim Club

The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory

by Julie Checkoway ...

Narrated by Alex Chadwick ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the
... Read more
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How Far Can You Go?

My 25-Year Quest to Walk Again

by John Maclean ...

Narrated by Mark Engelhardt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

An inspirational memoir by a man who became an elite wheelchair athlete after suffering a catastrophic spinal injury and who finally walked again 25 years after his accident.After two years of intense physical therapy following his crippling accident, John Maclean set a new course for himself when his father encouraged him to embrace his new reality and asked: "How far can you go?" Inspired,
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My Double Life

by Mark Foster ...

Narrated by Mark Foster, Andrew Hollingworth, Rebecca Adlington ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey... ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey...
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Three Kings

How Record-Smashing Swimmers Johnny Weissmuller, Duke Kahanamoku, and Katsuo Takaishi Changed Their Sport and Each Other Forever

by Todd Balf ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

For fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sportsEven today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of the world’s fastest swimmers—American legends Duke ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sportsEven today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of the world’s fastest swimmers—American legends Duke
... Read more
Audiobook

Gold

How Gretzky's Men Ended Canada's 50-Year Olympic Hockey Drought

by Tim Wharnsby ...

Narrated by Barry Abrams ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

"Now after fifty years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcasterThere was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out fifty ... Read more

$19.99 USD

"Now after fifty years, it's time for Canada to stand up and cheer. Stand up and cheer everybody! The Olympics Salt Lake City, 2002, men's ice hockey gold medal: Canada!" —Bob Cole, CBC play-by-play broadcasterThere was no iconic Paul Henderson moment, nor a Sidney Crosby golden goal, but Canada's 5-2 victory against the rival United States in the men's 2002 Olympic gold medal game wiped out fifty
... Read more
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Voittajat - Olympiasankarit kertovat

by Ari Pusa, Tuomo Parikka ...

Narrated by Raiko Häyrinen ...

Unabridged

15 hours 40 min

Suomen urheilun suurimmat voittajat.Kaksikymmentä suomalaista olympiavoittajaa ja neljä paralympiavoittajaa valottaa kirjassa, miten himoittu ja arvostettu voitto saavutetaan ja miksi se on niin vaikeaa.Olympiavoitto on unelma, jonka saavuttaminen vaatii lahjakkuutta, sitkeää harjoittelua ja lähes hulluutta lähenevää periksiantamattomuutta. Kirjassa olympiavoittajat avaavat harjoitteluaan ja ... Read more

$17.29 USD

Suomen urheilun suurimmat voittajat.Kaksikymmentä suomalaista olympiavoittajaa ja neljä paralympiavoittajaa valottaa kirjassa, miten himoittu ja arvostettu voitto saavutetaan ja miksi se on niin vaikeaa.Olympiavoitto on unelma, jonka saavuttaminen vaatii lahjakkuutta, sitkeää harjoittelua ja lähes hulluutta lähenevää periksiantamattomuutta. Kirjassa olympiavoittajat avaavat harjoitteluaan ja
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Beyond the Surface

A Gold Medalist’s Guide to Finding and Loving Yourself

by Jessica Long ...

Narrated by Hannah Long ...

Unabridged

5 hours 41 min

Inspirational speaker and Paralympic champion Jessica Long shares her story—and powerful principles to help you find your own path to unconditional self-acceptance.Jessica Long is one of the most compelling figures of our time. From having her lower legs amputated as a toddler, she has gone on to become one of history’s most decorated athletes. Yet her true successes—and struggles—are not about ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Inspirational speaker and Paralympic champion Jessica Long shares her story—and powerful principles to help you find your own path to unconditional self-acceptance.Jessica Long is one of the most compelling figures of our time. From having her lower legs amputated as a toddler, she has gone on to become one of history’s most decorated athletes. Yet her true successes—and struggles—are not about
... Read more
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Dansk OL-guld

by Andreas Munk Staugaard ...

Narrated by Thomas Jacob Clausen ...

Unabridged

10 min

For mange sportsfolk er det den største drøm at deltage og måske endda vinde guld ved OL. I "Dansk OL-guld" kan du høre om nogle af de danskere, der har ofret mange timer på hård træning for at gå hele vejen – blandt andet sejlere, håndboldspillere og roere. Andreas Munk Staugaard er forfatter til bogen "Dansk OL-guld" om de største danske OL-præstationer gennem tiden. ... Read more

$5.99 USD

For mange sportsfolk er det den største drøm at deltage og måske endda vinde guld ved OL. I "Dansk OL-guld" kan du høre om nogle af de danskere, der har ofret mange timer på hård træning for at gå hele vejen – blandt andet sejlere, håndboldspillere og roere. Andreas Munk Staugaard er forfatter til bogen "Dansk OL-guld" om de største danske OL-præstationer gennem tiden.
... Read more
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Sidney. Los juegos olímpicos del año 2000

by Bruno Grelon ...

Narrated by Male synthesized voice ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

El 15 de septiembre tuvieron lugar en el Estadio Olímpico de Sídney los XXVII Juegos Olímpicos, los últimos del milenio. Todos los países participantes esperaban obtener el mayor número de medallas posible. Las disciplinas deportivas son muchas y los equipos están cada vez mejor preparados. En sus páginas encontrará todo lo que necesita saber: una breve historia de los Juegos Olímpicos antiguos y ... Read more

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El 15 de septiembre tuvieron lugar en el Estadio Olímpico de Sídney los XXVII Juegos Olímpicos, los últimos del milenio. Todos los países participantes esperaban obtener el mayor número de medallas posible. Las disciplinas deportivas son muchas y los equipos están cada vez mejor preparados. En sus páginas encontrará todo lo que necesita saber: una breve historia de los Juegos Olímpicos antiguos y
... Read more
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Want to be Lean, Stay Healthy an Live Long

by Michael Eu ...

Abridged

17 min

Story of an Olympian, airline captain, a Wikipedia inductee and a surfer at age 73. Michael Eu shares about his life story from 10 years old to age 73 so you can also become FIT, HEALTHY AND LIVE LONG. There are 6 chapters for you on how to achieve these and for you to stay happy. Included in the sixth chapter inside will be a secret menu of healthy food on what to take daily for ultimate health. ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Story of an Olympian, airline captain, a Wikipedia inductee and a surfer at age 73. Michael Eu shares about his life story from 10 years old to age 73 so you can also become FIT, HEALTHY AND LIVE LONG. There are 6 chapters for you on how to achieve these and for you to stay happy. Included in the sixth chapter inside will be a secret menu of healthy food on what to take daily for ultimate health.
... Read more
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Et liv i leg

by Knud Lundberg ...

Narrated by Søren Elung Jensen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 26 min

”Det begyndte tidligt. Jeg var kun fem år, da jeg første gang lavede skandale på en fodboldbane – fordi jeg ville spille med.Det var min første skandale. Min største havde olympiske dimensioner. Efter min lægeeksamen – som jeg ikke skulle bruge til noget – havde jeg lovet vennerne at holde badekarret fuldt af gin og juice i tre døgn. Det gjorde jeg så, og fik ikke selv for lidt. Og spillede så ... Read more

$14.99 USD

”Det begyndte tidligt. Jeg var kun fem år, da jeg første gang lavede skandale på en fodboldbane – fordi jeg ville spille med.Det var min første skandale. Min største havde olympiske dimensioner. Efter min lægeeksamen – som jeg ikke skulle bruge til noget – havde jeg lovet vennerne at holde badekarret fuldt af gin og juice i tre døgn. Det gjorde jeg så, og fik ikke selv for lidt. Og spillede så
... Read more
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De Rodchenkov-affaire

Hoe ik Ruslands geheime dopingregime ten val bracht

by Grigory Rodchenkov ...

Narrated by Frank Rigter ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

In De Rodchenkov-affaire, over het grootste dopingschandaal uit de sportgeschiedenis, vertelt klokkenluider Grigori Rodchenkov, bekend van de Oscarwinnende Netflix-documentaire Icarus, zijn complete verhaal: van het moment dat hij als sporter zelf toevlucht zocht tot doping tot het moment dat Vladimir Poetin hem bombardeerde tot Ruslands staatsvijand nummer 1.De omvang van het Russische ... Read more

$26.78 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In De Rodchenkov-affaire, over het grootste dopingschandaal uit de sportgeschiedenis, vertelt klokkenluider Grigori Rodchenkov, bekend van de Oscarwinnende Netflix-documentaire Icarus, zijn complete verhaal: van het moment dat hij als sporter zelf toevlucht zocht tot doping tot het moment dat Vladimir Poetin hem bombardeerde tot Ruslands staatsvijand nummer 1.De omvang van het Russische
... Read more
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Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory

by Steven Caldwell ...

Narrated by Steven Caldwell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity
... Read more
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Triumphs and Turbulence

My Autobiography

by Chris Boardman ...

Narrated by Joe McGann ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley WigginsYou may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists.Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic ... Read more

$13.42 USD

‘The true inspiration was that Olympic gold won by Chris Boardman in Barcelona… I was so in awe of Chris Boardman’ Sir Bradley WigginsYou may know him as the much-loved co-presenter of ITV’s Tour de France coverage or enjoyed his BBC Olympic coverage, but beyond the easy charm Chris Boardman is one of our greatest, most inspiring cyclists.Boardman’s lone achievements in the 80s and 90s – Olympic
... Read more
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Evolution of Rugby Union in the Olympics, The: Embracing Changes, Overcoming Challenges, and Driving Innovation for the Future of the Sport

by Truman Lee ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling world of Rugby Union in the Olympics with this insightful look at the sport's journey towards the future. From potential changes in tournament format to the challenges faced by players, coaches, and organizers, this book examines the key factors that will shape Rugby Union's place in the Olympic Games for years to come. Explore ... Read more

$5.13 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the thrilling world of Rugby Union in the Olympics with this insightful look at the sport's journey towards the future. From potential changes in tournament format to the challenges faced by players, coaches, and organizers, this book examines the key factors that will shape Rugby Union's place in the Olympic Games for years to come. Explore
... Read more
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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

$5.22 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
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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

$4.56 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

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