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The Resource Body lengths, Leisel Jones with Felicity McLean; narrated by Leisel Jones

Body lengths, Leisel Jones with Felicity McLean; narrated by Leisel Jones

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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
Language
eng
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Unabridged.
Extent
9 audio discs (CD) (approximately 9 hr.)
Isbn
9781510037977
Instance
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Body lengths
Title
Body lengths
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Leisel Jones with Felicity McLean; narrated by Leisel Jones
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Language
eng
Summary
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
Cataloging source
StDuBDS
Dewey number
797.21
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not applicable
Format of music
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Literary text for sound recordings
autobiography
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Narrated by Leisel Jones
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not applicable
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Body lengths, Leisel Jones with Felicity McLean; narrated by Leisel Jones
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audio disc
Carrier category code
sd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
spoken word
Content type code
spw
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Control code
000058592867
Dimensions
12 cm.
Edition
Unabridged.
Extent
9 audio discs (CD) (approximately 9 hr.)
Form of item
direct electronic
Isbn
9781510037977
Isbn Type
(CDs)
Media category
audio
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
s
Other physical details
digital, stereo
Publisher number
AUSCD66
Specific material designation
sound disc
System control number
(OCoLC)958363552
Label
Body lengths, Leisel Jones with Felicity McLean; narrated by Leisel Jones
Publication
Copyright
Carrier category
audio disc
Carrier category code
sd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
spoken word
Content type code
spw
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Control code
000058592867
Dimensions
12 cm.
Edition
Unabridged.
Extent
9 audio discs (CD) (approximately 9 hr.)
Form of item
direct electronic
Isbn
9781510037977
Isbn Type
(CDs)
Media category
audio
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
s
Other physical details
digital, stereo
Publisher number
AUSCD66
Specific material designation
sound disc
System control number
(OCoLC)958363552

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