Steve Redgrave: A Golden Age - The Autobiography - Tapa dura

At the age of 38, Steve Redgrave is bidding for a fifth Olympic gold medal. Both the Sydney Olympics and this autobiography mark the end of a spectacular rowing career, during which he has been regarded with awe by rivals, crew-mates and top sportsmen alike.

To date, Steve Redgrave has won a record-breaking four Olympic gold medals and eight world championships for his spectacular rowing achievements, and is consequently regarded with awe by rivals, crew-mates and top sportsmen alike. Now, at the age of 38, Steve is bidding to win an unprecedented fifth gold medal at Sydney. Win or lose, it will mark the end of a remarkable twenty-three year long career. This autobiography discusses Redgrave's partnerships, the difficulty of maintaining a balanced family life, and the strain of battling against the odds with the debilitating diseases of both colitis and diabetes.