Rick Broadbent Knihy

Tato kniha je první zahraniční biografií, která dokumentuje nevšední vzestup, pád a rehabilitaci muže, který byl prohlášen za „největšího běžce všech dob". Je to také příběh zlatého věku sportu, který se odehrával na pozadí paranoidních ohavností studené války. Z londýnské olympiády v roce 1948 do českých vězeňských lágrů, toto je trýznivý a současně povznášející příběh o přežití. Zatímco Zátopek stoupal k vrcholu své světové slávy, jeho bývalého trenéra zatkli a mučili. Jejich rozdílné cesty odhalují, jak nevypočitatelná je sláva, aby se v čase, kdy se Zátopkův svět zhroutil, opět zkřížily. Jediné, co oběma mužům zbývalo, je vydržet a zůstat pevný.

Tato kniha je první knihou přeloženou do češtiny, která uceleně mapuje celou éru MotoGP na pozadí příběhu Valentina Rossiho. Ohnivý kruh popisuje jeho vzestup na úplnou špičku, následný pád a opětovné povstání do nejvyšší elity, detailně se věnuje temnější stránce jeho rivality s Maxem Biaggim a Setem Gibernauem a jeho bojem s daňovými úřady a médii. Je to portrét bez jakýcholi příkras, vyčerpávající popis ze zákulisí kolotoče MotoGP, věrně zachycující to, co nutí závodníky riskovat, ať se jedná o Rossiho, Jamese Toselanda, nebo soupeřící španělské hvězdy Jorgeho Lorenza a Daniho Pedrosu. Rick Broadbent představuje nejen ty největší hvězdy, ale i pořadatele, rodiče, doktory, vlastníky týmů či fanoušky, kteří společně se závodníky tvoří tento mimořádně napínavý sport. S chvílemi veselými, smutnými, šokujícími i povznášejícími nám Ohnivý kruh osobně představuje všechny ty, kteří jsou spojeni společnou láskou k riskování života za třísetkilometrové rychlosti. Fascinující příběh o tomto vzrušujícím a nebezpečném sportu.

The Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race - as seen through the eyes of Cummins, Martin, McGuinness and Dunlop. Includes updated material.

MOTORCYCLE RACING. Ring of Fire covers the recent history of MotoGP, from American Nicky Hayden spectacularly overturning established champion Valentino Rossi in 2006, through the emergence of wild young Australian Casey Stoner as the new champion in 2007, to the fierce rivalry between them and Spaniards Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo in what would prove to be one of the most closely-contested years of racing in 2008. It gives a behind the scenes look at World Superbike Champion James Toseland's attempts to break into this elite, and looks back at the tradition of reprobates, romance and debauchery in the paddock dating back to the 60s and stars like Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostino. Rick Broadbent introduces us not just to the stars but also to the officals, mechanics, doctors, team owners and fans who make up this white-knuckle ride of a sport.

Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year A runner must run with dreams in his heart. Emil Zatopek. In the summer of 1952 Emil Zatopek became the king of the running world with an unprecedented distance treble at the Olympic Games in Helsinki. Together with his wife Dana, who won another gold medal in the javelin, they were the embodiment of sporting romance. Born on the same day, they were champions on the same day too. Yet in 1968 this affable but eccentric Czech solider was betrayed by his Communist paymasters and cast out into wilderness. Hidden from world view, monitored by the secret police and forced to live in a caravan in mining country, he became the invisible hero. 'Endurance' is the first biography to document the remarkable rise, fall and rehabilitation of a man voted the 'greatest runner of all time' by 'Runner's World' in 2013. It is also the story of a golden age of sport played out against a backdrop of Cold War politics and paranoia. From the London Olympics of 1948 to Czech concentration camps, this is an uplifting and harrowing story of survival. As Emil rises to global fame, his old coach is locked up and tortured by StB henchmen. Their diverging paths expose the fickleness of popularity and eventually cross again when Zatopek's world is torn asunder. All both men can do is endure. The running world of this era is brought to life by dramatic accounts of Zatopek's great triumphs, manifold records and a rich collection of characters vying to dethrone him. In Britain the sharp-tongued Gordon Pirie falls foul of the media as he becomes obsessed with Zatopek and adopts increasingly-masochistic methods; mild-mannered marathon champion Jim Peters begins a quest that would make women weep and grown men lose their lunch. In France Alain Mimoun crawls from the bloody carnage of his war-time exploits to overcome racial snubs and become known as Zatopek's Shadow; and in the Soviet Union, the tragic figure of Vladimir Kuts is moulded into a brutal running machine at huge cost. Only Zatopek manages to bridge this East-West divide as a savage power struggle is fought in both the Olympic arena and in the corridors of power. Due to extensive access to those involved, including Dana herself, award-winning Times author Rick Broadbent has written a vivid history involving blood and guns and a love that sustained the cruellest twists of fate. From heady nights at White City to the brave resistance during the Prague Spring, this is a book that plants the son of a carpenter at the very centre of a revolution. Whether talking to his rivals on the track or Red Army troops as tanks roll into Prague, Zatopek's humanity shines through and carries all. With traces of 'Chariots of Fire' and Laura Hillenbrand's 'Unbroken', Endurance is both a wonderful love story and a landmark tale of hope and strength in the face of crushing opposition. It's at the borders of pain and suffering that the men are separated from the boys. Emil Zatopek

An official landmark photographic book charting the private and public lives of Barry Sheene--one of motor sport’s best-loved and most charismatic figures.

Get inspired to reach the top of your game with 50 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Award-winning journalist Rick Broadbent has interviewed some of the greatest sporting legends of our time. In this collection of 50 true stories, he shares the most exciting and jaw-dropping accounts of success, failure, injury, and bravery in sport, which will in turn inspire kids to find the confidence and resilience they need to reach the top of their game

Written from the perspective of an exiled Yorkshireman this bestselling, award winning author returns to his native county to discover and reveal its soul.

"Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place."--Publisher.