Sonia: My Story

by Sonia O'Sullivan

Sonia O'Sullivan is one of the greatest sporting figures Ireland has ever produced. In a career which saw her competing at the highest international levels for over a decade, she turned in world-class times in events ranging from the 1,500 madras to the marathon, capped by World Championship gold in the 5,000 madras in 1995 and Olympic silver in the same event in 2000. But her performances on the track are only part of the story of this passionate, sometimes fragile, and always compelling athlete. Now, Sonia tells the full story of her life for the first time - from her childhood in Cobh, Co. Cork, through her early successes on the track, to the highs of 1995 and 2000 and the low of the 1996 Olympics. Whether in triumph or in tears, Sonia has always been a uniquely fascinating and mysterious figure. This frank autobiography takes us behind the scenes of international athletics and behind the mask of a brilliant, vulnerable sportswoman.

Genres: Biography, Sports

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 2008

Reviews

[Eimear · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, although you would need to be very interested in running to read i think

[Nial · Rating 5 out of 5]

The legendary Sonia gives a great account of being an athlete. Recommended if you like sport books!

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was an interesting perspective of a world elite champion and her successes and failures. I think it mostly for those who like running and who "get" the sport. I found reading about Sonia's training and the races to be simply fascinating. Runners in America - especially women runners - seem to be given the short end of the stick and it was cool to read about the fandom (both good and bad) that Sonia got.

[Carol]

I loved this book