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Publisher's Summary
The amazing life story of Britain's world conquering triathlete, Chrissie Wellington. Chrissie Wellington is the world's No 1 female Ironman triathlete, the current quadruple World Champion and World Record holder. In 2009 she was voted 'Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year' and in 2010 was awarded the MBE. She is the undefeated champion of Triathlon, having won nine Ironman titles from nine races. Her World Record setting race time of 8:19:13 at Quelle Roth Germany in 2010 slashed over 14 minutes from the previous record and where she was only beaten by six men. Chrissie has displayed unprecedented levels of stamina, strength and competitiveness in becoming Ironman World Champion in only her second event at Ironman level. Her victory in Kona, Hawaii in 2007 finishing in 9:08:45 - five minutes ahead of her nearest rival - was described as the 'biggest upset in Ironman history' and 'a remarkable feat, deemed to be near impossible task for any athlete racing as a rookie at their first Ironman World Championships'. She defended her World title in Hawaii in 2008 and again in 2009 and won back her title in 2011 after having to withdraw from the 2010 race due to illness.
This is the remarkable story of how a Norfolk girl - a 'sporty kid, swimming, playing hockey, running, but never excelling and always more interested in the social side of the sports scene' - became a world champion. Chrissie Wellington is the world-record holder for ironman-distance triathlon, and she remains undefeated over the Ironman distance.
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- Brendan
- 16-05-2016
An excellent insight to triathlon and Chrissy Wellington.
Was a great book to listen to. Very easy to listen to and very inspiring. Great insight to the ultimate professional and how tough not only physical but how mentally strong Chrissy.
Great role model for females. Shows them that they can travel, have a good education beat the boys in their chosen sport and do whatever they put their mind to.
Great role model for females in all aspects of life.
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- syed farukh andrabi
- 02-08-2020
An inspirational athlete
Enjoyed listening to the story of such a great athlete. A true world champion who is humble.
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- Tom
- 01-01-2023
Loved this book! Great story, great narration.
This book was gifted to me. I have almost zero interest in sporting achievements let alone iron man and triathlon BUT I was captivated by Chrissie’s story. Give it a go. You won’t be disappointed.
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- SewNVS
- 05-05-2016
What an amazing person
People like this don't come along every day! They are given to us as special gifts, to help us realise just how much we could possibly achieve in a lifetime. Thank you Chrissy Wellington for sharing your beautiful story.
I am a mum of two and soon to be three, and just before I found out I was pregnant with my third I had started running for the first time ever. I realise now I have to slow down a bit for a while and ride out another season of my life. But your story has inspired me to seek a more enriching life, where I throw away the thoughts of my limiting mind. So thank you, for putting your story into this book, and inspiring people like me.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-05-2019
Enjoyed it
Very honest and vulnerable writing. Being from New Zealand it was pretty humourous the way the narrator pronounced the NZ place names!! LOL maybe some pre research from her would have been a good idea!!
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- James
- 26-04-2017
So much more than a book about triathlon
I'm not a huge fan of IRONMAN, so I didn't think I would enjoy this book. On a whim, I decided to give it a whirl, and I am so glad I did. I had know idea that Chrissie Wellington was so much more than a triathlete.
My only frustration in listening to it is the mispronunciation of Maori, Hawaiian and Australian words and place names such as Marahau, Wanaka, Lei, Port Macquarie.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-03-2021
Awesome story
This is a good inspirational story that gives you an insight into how the best in the world at triathlon manage to overcome challenges in their life to succeed not just in sport in front of everyone watching but within themselves against their own struggles
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- Mariale Rondon
- 27-07-2018
Extraordinary
A tale of an ordinary girl that grew up to be an extraordinary person and athlete surrounded by extraordinary people.
Great and super inspiring book.
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- Peter Trubody
- 24-06-2023
A Life Without Limits
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Found it by reading another book from an Aussie triathlete.
I would highly recommend
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- Lc
- 04-04-2024
Loved listening to her 💕
That she is raw and honest, great to hear about her racing and life into triathlon and so many amazing moments
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