My Olympic Dream
A memoir of training, discipline, and the road to Olympic gold. Katie Taylor reflects on boxing, faith, and the pressure of carrying a nation’s hopes.
Work Information
A boxer’s path to Olympic gold, told in her own words.
Taylor looks back on the discipline and belief that carried her from years of training to the defining moment of the London Olympics.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster UK
- Published
- 2012-11-08
- Pages
- 224 pages
- Language
- 英語
- ISBN-13
- 9781471125935
- ISBN-10
- 1471125939
- Price
- 2607 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Biographies & Memoirs/Sports & Outdoors
When Katie Taylor was chosen to bear the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the pressure was on for her to deliver gold for Ireland when she stepped into the boxing ring. It was the first time that the Olympics had included women's boxing as one of its events, and Taylor knew she had to deliver. She had won gold in the World Amateur Championships four times since 2006, but this was the biggest tournament of her career. Taylor reveals how she trained and prepared for the Olympics, and explains what got her into boxing in the first place. A committed Christian, she trusted in her faith to see her through the toughest challenges. With the whole nation willing her on, and her home town of Bray having ground to a halt, on 9 August she fulfilled her Olympic dream, winning gold in a close-fought contest. And a nation celebrated with her. Taylor relives these glorious moments, and looks back on the triumph that changed her life forever. It is a special story from a truly remarkable woman.
Katie Taylor was born in 1986 and lives in Bray, south of Dublin. She took up boxing as a girl, and was soon being trained by her father. As well as being a successful boxer, she has also won 15 caps for the Republic of Ireland as a footballer.
Reviews
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My 9 year old daughter just received her Katie Taylor book for World Book Day . She adores KT and Katie has inspired her to start boxing in her local club . Katie Taylor is such an amazing role model for all young girls and boys . Great fast delivery 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Deservedly was awarded Ireland's Lifestyle 'Sports Book of the Year 2012'. The story of how Katie Taylor dreamt of Olympic Gold from the age of 10 at a time when women's boxing was not even recognised in Ireland let alone be an Olympic Sport. But dreams can come true as we saw in London 2012 and no Olympian deserved Gold more than Taylor. Well written with dozens of photographs not seen before. A book for all sports fans and not just those interested in boxing.
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It was Katie Taylor that inspired me to try boxing for keep fit, boxing being the best anaerobic/aerobic exercise I looked up the internet for female boxers and KT surfaced as an amazing boxing athlete. I followed her through to the London Olympics and attended the semi finals to see my new heroin and sporting legend. This book did serve to explain why KT is so accomplished in her sporting career, her dedication and determination is supported by a strong foundation that is her close family and christian faith. Throughout the book I felt charmed by her clean honest approach to life and total disinterest of celebrity shallowness.
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As described and fast posting. Thanks
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Brilliant read great book
Related Literary Awards
- Irish Book Awards Edition 10 (2012) ・Winner