Believe

Olympic champion Sally Pearson has shown her remarkable career that competitiveness and passion have hardwired into her very being. Not since Cathy Freeman in the Sydney Olympics have Australians been so excited by the international success of a sportswoman.

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Sally triumphs on the athletics field- a gruelling test of concentration, technique, speed, and endurance- are a tribute to her indomitable will. Believe is the inspiring story of her journey to the top of her field and her path to recognition by her peers as the best in the world.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 265 pages

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