Dimensions
176 x 214 x 24mm
'Talbot' is the first biography of Australia's most successful and controversial swimming coach.
Across the whole spectrum of Australian sport, Don Talbot's story is unique. His career at the forefront of Australian swimming spans almost 50 years, from the Olympics of 1956 to those of 2000. He has been crucial in developing Australia's standing as a nation of highly competitive swimming champions. And yet he's come under fire for both his coaching methods and his run-ins with swimming bureaucracy.
In this book, Don Talbot provides an honest and forthright account of his life as Australia's leading swimming coach, and what makes a champion in his eyes.
