Overview

From the tennis court to the boxing ring, the athletics track to the football pitch, the visibility of women in sport has been gathering pace. Women's competitions are increasingly popular. In Roar Sam takes a deep dive into the experiences of some of sport's most high-profile female athletes - some have overcome heartbreaking adversity to reach the top of their game; others have succeeded in the face of prejudice. Like Sam, all have been propelled by sheer grit and determination to succeed. Many now campaign for women's equality and acceptance in sport, knowing the confidence it can bring young girls and the message that they can achieve anything. Featuring a series of candid interviews from some of sport's most successful women, Sam lifts the lid on what it takes to reach those heights: from coping with puberty to foregoing teenage fun to pursue a dream; from the punishing physical training schedule to the mental power needed to win or bounce back from defeat; from the pressure of the media spotlight to the challenge of competing as a new mother. And, what it feels like in that magical moment when you step up to the podium knowing every sacrifice has been worth it. Roar is a celebration of the bold and fearless - the women empowering future generations to follow in their footsteps - but it is also an inspiring look at how sport can change lives and challenge society.

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Author:   Sam Quek
Publisher:   Atlantic Books
Imprint:   Atlantic Books
Edition:   Main
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.538kg
ISBN:  

9781838959159

ISBN 10:   1838959157
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   07 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  Children/juvenile ,  General ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

i: Foreword: Gabby Logan MBE ii: Introduction: Sam Quek MBE 1: Making History - Paula Radcliffe MBE 2: Into the Unknown - Amy Williams MBE 3: Unlocking Potential - Dame Katherine Grainger 4: Never Give Up - Dame Sarah Storey 5: Strength and Power - Fatima Whitbread MBE 6: In the Moment - Sky Brown 7: Breaking Down Barriers - Shaunagh Brown 8: For the Love of Sport - Sheila Parker MBE 9: Trust and Responsibility - Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE 10: Digging Deep - Rebecca Adlington OBE 11: Conquering Expectations - Christine Ohuruogu MBE 12: Building a Legacy - Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE iii: Afterword: Sam Quek MBE iv: Acknowledgements

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Sam Quek MBE is an internationally successful field hockey player, who was part of the first everwomen's team to play at the Olympic Games and who together took home the gold medal at the 2016Games in Rio. Sam is now a full-time presenter of the BBC's daytime TV show Morning Live and in2020 presented the Tokyo Olympics live on the BBC. In 2021, Sam became a team captain on A Questionof Sport. Sam lives with her husband and their two children.

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