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Against The Water

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Author : Owen Wright
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-08-02

Against The Water written by Owen Wright and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

The gut-wrenching story of how one of Australia’s finest surfers overcame a brain injury and despair to win an Olympic medal. On the morning of 10 December 2015, Owen Wright entered the water at Pipeline, Hawaii, determined to become a world champion. But after being pounded by a set of monstrous waves, he ended up fighting for life and facing extensive brain trauma. In this inspirational memoir, Wright chronicles the events leading up to that fateful day, as well as the months and years that followed as he battled to regain basic functioning, and eventually the capacity to compete again at the apex of surfing. Against the Water carries the reader back to Wright’s boyhood in the tiny town of Culburra, where his father, determined to raise champions, turned family life into a kind of boot camp. While eccentric, his father’s methods bore fruit: the Wrights of Culburra would become Australian surfing royalty. Owen’s story lays bare the complex relationship with his father – the adoration, the fight for independence, the fallings out, and the reconciliations. Told in a spare, intimate style, Against the Water is the moving account of an athlete who refused to accept that his best days were behind him and raises fundamental questions around family and competition. What, ultimately, is our duty to our children? At what point does bravery become folly? And how much should we sacrifice for the sake of another? ‘Owen was a childhood phenom who grew into the ultimate family man. In between this transition, he took on the world, charged crazy waves, suffered a huge brain injury, and finished off with the all-time sporting comeback!’ Mick Fanning, three-time world champion surfer ‘Whatever it is that Owen is getting himself into, he seems to do it with little to no fear and a massive smile on his face. He’s an inspirational guy, to put it lightly. Owen is one special human!’ Liam Hemsworth, actor ‘Owen Wright has to be the most inspiring person I’ve ever met. His story is one of a childhood prodigy, to facing a near-death experience, to Australian hero . . . This book will inspire and motivate anyone who has had to face adversity whilst following their dreams.’ Kita Alexander, singer-songwriter ‘[A] true fighter’s spirit!' Luke Rockhold, UFC middleweight champion, two-time jiu-jitsu world champion, three-time strikeforce middleweight champion

Action Sports And The Olympic Games

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Author : Belinda Wheaton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-11-04

Action Sports And The Olympic Games written by Belinda Wheaton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Based on a decade of research by two leading action sports scholars, this book maps the relationship between action sports and the Olympic Movement, from the inclusion of the first action sports to those featuring for the first time in the Tokyo Olympic Games and beyond. In an effort to remain relevant to younger audiences, four new action sports, surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, and BMX freestyle were included in the Tokyo Olympic program. Drawing upon interviews with Olympic insiders, as well as leaders, athletes, and participants in these action sports communities, the book details the impacts on the action sports industry and cultures, and offers national comparisons to show the uneven effects resulting from Olympic inclusion. It reveals the intricate workings of power and politics in contemporary sports organisations, and maps key trends in this changing sporting landscape. Action Sports and the Olympic Games is a fascinating read for anybody studying the Olympics, the sociology of sport, action sports, or sport policy.

Surfer Of The Century

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Author : Ellie Crowe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007

Surfer Of The Century written by Ellie Crowe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

"A brief biography of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, five-time Olympic swimming champion from the early 1900s who is also considered worldwide as the 'father of modern surfing'"--Provided by publisher.

Olympic Games And Adventure Sports

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Author : Tiago Brant de Carvalho Falcão
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023

Olympic Games And Adventure Sports written by Tiago Brant de Carvalho Falcão and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.

As a result of the International Olympic Committee's desire to rejuvenate its fan base and spark the interest of a new generation of spectators, the world witnessed the inclusion of action and adventure sports in the Olympic programme. This study aims to explore the expectations around the introduction of surfing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, nurtured by people relevant to the surfing universe, such as athletes, managers and journalists. This is a descriptive and exploratory study that uses bibliographic and documentary analysis as methodological procedures, along with a semi-structured interview script for qualitative exploratory research, focused on the inclusion of surfing in the Olympic programme. Through the analysis of interview data combined with the information obtained through literature review, we conclude that the inclusion of surfing in the Olympic programme presents possibilities that go beyond rejuvenating its audience; it also has the potential to reaffirm Olympic values.

The Story Of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

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Author : Ellie Crowe
language : en
Publisher: Story of
Release Date : 2019-01-08

The Story Of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku written by Ellie Crowe and has been published by Story of this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-08 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

"The story of Duke Kahanamoku, an exceptional swimmer who became the first native Hawaiian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for the US and is considered the father of modern surfing. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, and glossary"--

Duke Kahanamoku

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Author : Laurie Calkhoven
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-05-16

Duke Kahanamoku written by Laurie Calkhoven and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-16 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Get to know the father of modern surfing in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.” Meet Duke Kahanamoku, three-time Olympic gold medalist and the father of modern surfing. Duke gained international fame for participating in four Olympics and won five medals in total. Fans began calling Duke “the human fish.” Wherever he went, Duke would demonstrate his surfing skills and in 1915, Duke introduced board surfing to Australia. Ten years later, he found another use for a surfboard—as a lifesaving device—using it to save eight people from a capsized boat in California! A special section at the back of the book includes extras like how to speak Hawaiian and a brief history of Hawaii and its culture. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!

Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku

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Author : Ellie Crowe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku written by Ellie Crowe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Olympic athletes categories.

Duke S Olympic Feet

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Author : Ellie Crowe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-10

Duke S Olympic Feet written by Ellie Crowe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10 with Olympic Games categories.

Provides biography of Duke Kahanamoku, world record swimmer, who was instrumental in popularizing surfing.

The Art Of Surfing

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Author : Raul Guisado
language : en
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Release Date : 2003

The Art Of Surfing written by Raul Guisado and has been published by Falcon Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Coach Raul Guisado presents a complete course for beginners and for more experienced surfers ways to improve their technique or expand their repertoire. He covers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to "walking the nose."

Surfing And Sustainability

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Author : Gregory Borne
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-07-04

Surfing And Sustainability written by Gregory Borne and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Surfing and Sustainability presents a new way of understanding the impact of surfing on the environment, society and the economy, providing important insights into the field of sustainability and arguing that the activity of surfing offers a unique opportunity to explore the ambiguity of sustainability. The book contextualises surfing within current debates on sustainability and applies these debates to an innovative theoretical framework drawn from elements of a risk society and sociotechnical transitions. The book discusses the capacity of surfing to influence behaviour, both at an individual and organisational level, exploring sustainability from a range of perspectives including industry, the charity sector, media and celebrity culture. Featuring a range of international case studies, it analyses the greening of the surf industry through topics such as ECOBOARD surfboard manufacturing, business innovation and branding, environmental activism, information technology and surf forecasting, as well as the expansion of artificial wave technology. The book also considers the future directions of surfing and how the inclusion of surfing in the 2020 Olympic Games will impact sustainability debates. This is important reading for academics and scholars, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students working and studying in sports studies, sociology, geography, economics, psychology, marine science, coastal management and economics. It is also a valuable resource for practitioners across the globe.