Olympic Books
Reads centered on the history of the Games and the extraordinary athletes who define them across disciplines like rowing, climbing, cycling, and boxing.
Classic
The Greatest
Boxing Biography
A powerful biography of the iconic heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist.
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Must-read
Simone Biles: Courage to Soar
Olympic Memoir
The inspiring personal story of gymnastics' most dominant athlete.
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Hidden gem
Chasing Glory
Climbing Memoir
A fascinating account of vertical adventure and personal endurance.
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Classic
The Boys in the Boat
Rowing History
A masterful historical account of the 1936 US Olympic rowing team.
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Must-read
Triumph
Olympic History
The definitive story of Jesse Owens and the controversial 1936 Berlin Games.
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Top pick
Gold Rush
Cycling Memoir
An honest look at the immense psychological pressure of track cycling at the highest level.
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