The Secret Olympian exposes the truth of what goes on at the Olympic Games. Shocking, funny and slightly tongue in cheek, a former Olympian reveals the world of the Olympic athlete - and, behind the scenes, what a bizarre world it is....
The anonymous author is a former Olympian with friends and contacts in many countries' Olympic squads. He knows things....
Wonderful ... an Olympic-standard writer
*Financial Times*
An irresistible proposition ... an insight into the life and
mindset of a professional athlete. Anon shows us something more
real: the myths, absurdity, frailty and futility that are the
constant companions of the all or nothing, four yearly bid for
sporting immortality
*Guardian*
An interesting, insightful examination of the experience of being
an Olympic athlete
*Independent on Sunday*
A first-hand expose of the Olympic experience written in an
enjoyable easygoing style
*Sport*
A well written, thoughtful and constantly illuminating look at what
it's like to take part in the Olympic Games
*Daily Mail*
The beauty of this book is not in trying to unmask the writer but
in becoming immersed in a journey usually taken by the privileged,
and exceptional, few ... It's uplifting, sobering and often
surreal
*Evening Standard*
Reveals just how much fun goes on in the Games
*Independent*
Compelling ... If you want to know what it's truly like to be an
Olympic athlete, there has probably never been a better
explanation
*Sunday Express*
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