Body Lengths (Paperback)

Leisel Jones

ISBN 10: 1863959157 / ISBN 13: 9781863959155

Published by Black Inc., Melbourne, VIC, 2017

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Paperback. 'From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool.?Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing, and at London 2012 became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics.For the first time, Leisel candidly describes what it?s like to be thrust into the limelight so young. She reveals the constant pressure she was under - from coaches, from the media and from herself - to be perfect. Despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered depression, and at one time planned to take her own life. In London, criticised in the media for her weight, and appalled by the bulling and dysfunction in the Australian swim team, Leisel nevertheless handled herself with great composure. She has emerged with maturity and good humour, having finally learnt how to be herself and live with confidence.Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style. 'From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool.' Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Body Lengths (Paperback)
• Publisher: Black Inc., Melbourne, VIC
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1863959157
• ISBN 13: 9781863959155
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From the moment I am born, I am like no-one else around me. I am a fish out of water. Even in the pool.'

Leisel Jones is rightly regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just fifteen, she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; she went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing, and at London 2012 became the first Australian swimmer to compete at four Olympics.

For the first time, Leisel candidly describes what it's like to be thrust into the limelight so young. She reveals the constant pressure she was under - from coaches, from the media and from herself - to be perfect. Despite the highs of her swimming stardom, she suffered depression, and at one time planned to take her own life. In London, criticised in the media for her weight, and appalled by the bullying and dysfunction in the Australian swim team, Leisel nevertheless handled herself with great composure. She has emerged with maturity and good humour, having finally learnt how to be herself and live with confidence.

Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sporting hero, told with humour, optimism and style.

About the Author

Leisel Jones (Author) retired from swimming in 2012 as the winner of three Olympic gold medals, and many Commonwealth and world championship medals. She was a commentator at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and in 2015 was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. Felicity McLean (Author) is the author of several books. She has written for the Daily Telegraph, the Courier-Mail, the Big Issue and more.