Michael Phelps; Beneath the Surface by Michael Phelps
Just in time for the 2012 Olympics--prepare to peek into the mind of a champion with this newly updated edition of Michael Phelps' autobiography, Beneath the Surface.In this candid memoir, Phelps talks openly about his battle with attention deficit disorder, the trauma of his parents' divorce, and the challenges that come with being thrust into the limelight. Readers worldwide will relive all the heart-stopping glory as Phelps completes his journey from the youngest man to ever set a world swimming record in 2001, to an Olympic powerhouse in 2008, and the most decorated Olympian in 2012. Athletes and fans alike will be fascinated by insights into Phelps' training, mental preparation, and behind-the-scenes perspective on international athletic competitions. A chronicle of Phelps' evolution from awkward teenager to media-savvy superstar, Beneath the Surface is a must-read for any sports fan.
Michael Phelps is an Olympic swimmer from the United States. He holds the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games (eight) (2008). He has 16 Olympic medals, 14 gold and two bronze, to his credit. He won almost 20 World Championship medals and maintains seven world records. Upon his return to the United States from Beijing in 2008, Michael used his well-publicized $1 million Speedo bonus to establish the Michael Phelps Foundation, with the goal of encouraging children to live healthy, active lifestyles and growing the sport of swimming. With his dog Herman, he now lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781596703520 |
| ISBN 10 | 1596703520 |
| Title | Michael Phelps; Beneath the Surface |
| Author | Michael Phelps |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sports Publishing LLC |
| Year published | 2008-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 282 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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