My favourite Athletics Books

A Listmania! list by Paul Wellings
 
Lillian
1.  Lillian by David Emery
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  "Compelling biography of the tragic heroine of British athletics, the late great Lillian Board"
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RUNNING THE RACE: Eric Liddell Olympic Champion and Missionary
2.  RUNNING THE RACE: Eric Liddell Olympic Champion and Missionary by Sebastian Coe
The list author says:
  "Revealing portrait of the life of Scotland's greatest athlete"
Used & New from: £3.92
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The Perfect Distance: Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking Rivalry
3.  The Perfect Distance: Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking Rivalry by Pat Butcher
The list author says:
  "The inside story of a golden era in middle distance running"
£6.29   Used & New from: £3.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The First Four Minutes
4.  The First Four Minutes by Sir Roger Bannister
The list author says:
  "A gripping, first-hand account of the first sub-four minute mile"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Kelly Holmes: Black, White & Gold - My Autobiography
5.  Kelly Holmes: Black, White & Gold - My Autobiography by Kelly Holmes
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  "Powerful tale of how Kelly overcame adversity to become double Olympic champion"
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The 50 Greatest Marathon Races of All Time
6.  The 50 Greatest Marathon Races of All Time by William Cockerell
The list author says:
  "Very well researched book that details all the classic battles in this epic event"
Used & New from: £48.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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All-time Greats of British Athletics
7.  All-time Greats of British Athletics by Sebastian Coe
The list author says:
  "Well-written, in-depth profiles of 78 Great British athletes, including some forgotten figures from the distant past"
Used & New from: £19.95

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The London Marathon
8.  The London Marathon by John Bryant
The list author says:
  "Entertaining account of both the London event and marathon history"
£6.99   Used & New from: £1.91
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Sonia: My Story
9.  Sonia: My Story by Sonia O'Sullivan
The list author says:
  "Revealing autobiography by Ireland's greatest female athlete"
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The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story
10.  The Greatest: The Haile Gebrselassie Story by Jim Denison
The list author says:
  "Detailed, well-written biography of the distance legend"
£12.60   Used & New from: £4.44
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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