Amazing pace
Subtitle: the story of Olympic champion Michael Phelps from Sydney to Athens to Beijing
By: Paul McMullen.
Publisher: Rodale
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Emmaus, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9781594863264
Subjects: Phelps, Michael, -- 1985-; Swimmers -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: Traces the athletic story of the record-setting swimmer and Olympic medallist, discussing how he rose from obscurity to become a professional in his teenage years, his participation in the Summer Olympics after the September 11 attacks, and his goals forthe 2008 Games in Beijing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index.
Table of contents: title: Roots; title: Coach; title: Club versus college; title: Role model, rival; title: Pros and cons; title: Rainmaker; title: Range; title: Insecurity; title: Karma; title: Staying clean; title: Scrutiny; title: Trials; title: Once is not enough; title: All that glitters; title: Don't look back.