No Limits by Michael Phelps

No Limits by Michael Phelps

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps--up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots--shows us the secrets to his remarkable success--from training to execution.

For years the world has followed Michael Phelps's progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he's a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a peerless record of gold medals. In No Limits, Michael Phelps--the greatest competitor since Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods--will share the secrets to his remarkable success. Behind his tally of Olympic gold medals lies a consistent approach to competition, a determination to win, mental preparation, and a straightforward passion for his sport. One of his mottos is Performance is Reality, and it typifies his attitude about swimming.

No Limits goes behind the scenes to explore the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that catapulted Phelps into the international spotlight. Phelps shares remarkable anecdotes about family, his coach, his passion for the sport, and the wisdom that he has gained from unexpected challenges and obstacles. Highlighting memorable races and valuable lessons from throughout his career, Phelps offers candid insight into the mind and experiences of a world champion. Phelps's success is imbued with the perspective of overcoming obstacles and doing whatever it takes to realize a dream. As his coach, Bob Bowman, says, Phelps has made a habit out of things other people aren't willing to do. No Limits will show readers just how he does that, and will inspire anyone to follow their passion straight to the finish line.

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	9781410412782
ISBN 10	1410412784
Title	No Limits
Author	Michael Phelps
Series	Thorndike Nonfiction
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Free Press
Year published	2008-01-01
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