World Sports 100 Coffee Table Book
Get to know the greatest athletes of all time
Humans are capable of achieving amazing feats. From the rugby field to the tennis court to the swimming pool -- and everywhere in between. World Sports 100 celebrates the most incredible sports people from all over the world.
Get ready to win quiz night with your new sporting knowledge...
Whether you’re a hardcore sports fan wanting to know more about your favourite athletes, or you’re looking for a gift for the man or woman who has everything, this book has it all.
Get the facts:
- Who holds the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
- Which athlete had a near-death experience and came back to break records?
- Who was the first woman to compete in a men’s tournament?
- Who’s the fastest person in the world?
What does it take to be the greatest?
What defines greatness? Records? Longevity? Championships? And more importantly, how do you choose the greatest sports athlete of all time?
From Muhammed Ali delivering knockout blows in the boxing ring to Babe Ruth hitting home runs in Yankee Stadium to Michael Phelps swimming his way to Olympic gold, these are some of the great sporting moments we’re still talking about.
What drove these athletes? How did they set records that remain unbroken? Discover the history, achievements and unique stories behind the greatest athletes of all time.
“I had to hide my copy of World Sports 100 because my mates kept trying to steal it!”
- Nigel Fowler, sports addict, Auckland
With over 200 pages of photos, stories and stats of the world’s greatest athletes, the World Sports 100 is a must-have coffee table book that you won’t want to put down.
Join the debate: who are your top 10?
From the underdogs who’ve fought their way to the top, to the superstar players who’ve carved their place in sporting history. These are our 100 greatest.
We’ve made our choice - have you?
