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Alain Baxter Unfinished Business: The Authorised Biography of Britain's Olympic Skier
 
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Alain Baxter Unfinished Business: The Authorised Biography of Britain's Olympic Skier (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Dewi Lewis Media Ltd (3 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0954684354
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954684358
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 180,554 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Daily Record

Baxter's is an inspiring story. This chronicle should be part of the national curriculum.


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Alain Baxter is Britain's leading skier and the only Briton to have won a Winter Olympics medal. After a 15-year climb up the rankings, Baxter caused the biggest upset at the 2002 Winter Olympics by clinching Britain's first ever skiing medal. Agonisingly, the ecstasy was short-lived. He failed a routine drugs test and was stripped of his medal. Baxter fought to clear his name and won, but the IOC refused to give his medal back. This is a story of determination, often against outrageous odds, and of his desire to once again reach the top of his competitive field.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best biography of the year, 14 Nov 2005
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This biography of Alan Baxter is long overdue. I cant beleive there hasnt been one before. The insight into how he handled losing his olympic medal and how he had to go into hiding at the time is fascinating. What was really surprising was the detail of Baxter's early career - it seems amazing that he ever made it to the top level, such were the obstacles in his way. a really good read for ski fans but also general sports fans. you'll finish the book hoping alain goes to turin 2006 to get his medal back. come on the highlander! bob m, edinburgh
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