I was looking for some quotes from great female athletes and realised there are far far fewer female athlete autobiographies than there should be for the amount of amazing athletes out there – so created a list to highlight the fabulous books that we can all learn from and be inspired by.
If you think of any which should be added message me on twitter: @josephineperry
Alyson Annan (Hockey) – Beyond the limits
Billie Jean King (Tennis) – The Autobiography
Brittney Griner (Basketball) – In My skin
Casey Legler (Swimming) – Godspeed
Catherine Spencer (Rugby) – Mud, Maul and Mascara
Cathy Freeman (Track) – Cathy
Chrissie Wellington (Triathlon) – A life without Limits
Deena Kastor (Running) – Let your mind run
Denise Lewis (Heptathlon) – Personal Best
Diana Nyad (Swimming) – Find a way
Ellen McArthur (Sailing) – Race against time
Frances Houghton (Rowing) – Lessons from five Olympic Games
Geva Mentor (Netball) – Leap: Making the Jump to take netball to the top of the world
Jess Ennis (Heptathlon) – Unbelievable
Jessica Diggins (Cross Country Skiing) – Brave Enough
Jo Pavey (Running) – This mum runs
Jo Rowsell (Cycling) – Full Circle
Joan Benoit (Running) – Running Tide
Katherine Grainger (Rowing) – Dreams do come true
Kathrine Switzer (Running) – Marathon Woman
Katie Taylor (Boxing) – My Olympic Dream
Katrin Davidsdottir (Crossfit) – Dottir–
Kelly Holmes (Track) – Black, White & Gold
Kelly Smith (Football) – My Story
Layne Beachley (Surfing) – Beneath the waves
Lizzie Deignan (Cycling) – Steadfast – My story
Lynne Cox (Swimming) – Swimming to Antarctica
Mary Peters (Track running) – Autobiography
Nicole Cooke (Cycling) – The Breakaway
Paula Radcliffe (Running) – My Story so far
Ronda Rousey (MMA) – My fight Your fight
Sam Briggs (Crossfit) – Start your Engines
Sam Quek (Hockey) – Hope and a Hockey Stick
Victoria Pendleton (Cycling) – The Autobiography
Cora Staunton (Gaelic Football) – Game Changer
Nicola Adams (Boxing) – Believe
Lowri Morgan (Ultra Running) – Beyond Limits
Maria Leijerstam (Ultra Cycling) – Cycling to the South Pole
Emily Chappell (Ultra Cycling – Where there’s Will
Martina Navratilova (Tennis) – Martina
