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Compiled by two celebrated Australian sports journalists, this tribute to sport's most trimumphant moments celebrates Australian athletes who have stared down the black hole of defeat and despair and found a glimmer of hope that encouraged them to continue. From Kieren Perkins's gold medal in the 1500m freestyle at the 1996 Olympics to Steve Waugh and the men's soccer team winning the World Cup in 1999, these stories showcase the honor and grace of turning a defeat into a victory, providing inspiration for athletes who struggle against incredible odds.
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About the Author
Tim Lane is a sports broadcaster and Australian Football League commentator on the Ten Network, host on ABC Radio's Friday Night, and a writer for The Age. Nick Richardson teaches journalism at RMIT University and is a columnist for the Herald-Sun. He is the author of Ricky Ponting.
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- PublisherMelbourne University Publishing
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0522851479
- ISBN 13 9780522851472
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages144
- EditorLane Tim, Richardson Nick
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Melbourne University Press, Australia, 2004
ISBN 10: 0522851479
ISBN 13: 9780522851472
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A collection of quotations from notable Australians who have suffered major public defeats or setbacks, yet in some manner, carried the day. From Ned Kelly's words at his sentencing, to John Howard's famous 'Lazarus Act' in the mid-90s, this book is an entertaining reminder that when things look their bleakest, all may not be lost. 101 pages. Tanning to page edges. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Australian; ISBN: 0522851479. ISBN/EAN: 9780522851472. Inventory No: 254902. Seller Inventory # 254902
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