The Race

Name: The Race
Brand: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Price: 26.99 AUD
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The Inside Track on the Ruthless World of Elite Athletics

Author: David Gillick

Read by: Ciaran O'Brien, David Gillick

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Format
Digital Audiobook

Duration
07:56:17

Available: 1st November 2026

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With vivid recall, David Gillick, one of Ireland's most celebrated 400m sprinters, describes the sacrifices, triumphs and devastating setbacks that define a life spent chasing greatness. From the punishing grind of training camps to the mental anguish of injuries and the darker side of athletics, this memoir captures the intensity of a career defined by fractions of a second. As an Irish athlete competing against the odds, Gillick recalls the unique challenges of representing a small nation: limited resources, enormous expectations and the constant push to prove you belong among the world's best. But The Race is more than a story of sport. It's an exploration of human resilience and the fight to find balance in a life consumed by the pursuit of perfection. It's about enduring heartbreak, overcoming burnout and discovering who you are when the race is over.