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A Life Without Limits

By: Chrissie Wellington, Michael Aylwin
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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The amazing life story of Britain's world conquering triathlete, Chrissie Wellington. Chrissie Wellington is the world's No 1 female Ironman triathlete, the current quadruple World Champion and World Record holder. In 2009 she was voted 'Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year' and in 2010 was awarded the MBE. She is the undefeated champion of Triathlon, having won nine Ironman titles from nine races. Her World Record setting race time of 8:19:13 at Quelle Roth Germany in 2010 slashed over 14 minutes from the previous record and where she was only beaten by six men. Chrissie has displayed unprecedented levels of stamina, strength and competitiveness in becoming Ironman World Champion in only her second event at Ironman level. Her victory in Kona, Hawaii in 2007 finishing in 9:08:45 - five minutes ahead of her nearest rival - was described as the 'biggest upset in Ironman history' and 'a remarkable feat, deemed to be near impossible task for any athlete racing as a rookie at their first Ironman World Championships'. She defended her World title in Hawaii in 2008 and again in 2009 and won back her title in 2011 after having to withdraw from the 2010 race due to illness.

This is the remarkable story of how a Norfolk girl - a 'sporty kid, swimming, playing hockey, running, but never excelling and always more interested in the social side of the sports scene' - became a world champion. Chrissie Wellington is the world-record holder for ironman-distance triathlon, and she remains undefeated over the Ironman distance.

©2012 Chrissie Wellington, Michael Aylwin (P)2012 Audible Ltd

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"What emerges from this book is the portrait of a thoroughly nice woman. Her exceptional qualities have led her to achievements that her readers can scarcely imagine. But she still remains touchingly connected to that ordinary girl from Norfolk. It s a winning combination.” Jane Shilling, ( The Daily Mail)
“What amazes me about Chrissie Wellington is not that she wins, but by how much [...] Like Usain Bolt, Wellington has burst on to the scene and destroyed the opposition. Those within athletics said that Bolt was coming but Wellington came from nowhere and wins by a relatively greater margin.” James Cracknell

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So much more than a book about triathlon

I'm not a huge fan of IRONMAN, so I didn't think I would enjoy this book. On a whim, I decided to give it a whirl, and I am so glad I did. I had know idea that Chrissie Wellington was so much more than a triathlete.
My only frustration in listening to it is the mispronunciation of Maori, Hawaiian and Australian words and place names such as Marahau, Wanaka, Lei, Port Macquarie.

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A Life Without Limits

Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Found it by reading another book from an Aussie triathlete.
I would highly recommend

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So motivating

Incredible achieves & so motivating. I couldn’t wait to here about Chrissy’s next race. What an incredible lady.

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Loved this book! Great story, great narration.

This book was gifted to me. I have almost zero interest in sporting achievements let alone iron man and triathlon BUT I was captivated by Chrissie’s story. Give it a go. You won’t be disappointed.

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amazing athlete

Enjoyed listening to Chrissie's frank journey from dabbling in sports to becoming a top Ironman athlete.


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Thoroughly enjoyable autobiography

As a beginner triathlon enthusiast who had never heard of Chrissie before, I really enjoyed this book. Hearing the journey she took to not only become a professional triathlete but also win the four World Championships was thrilling and inspiring.

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Awesome story

This is a good inspirational story that gives you an insight into how the best in the world at triathlon manage to overcome challenges in their life to succeed not just in sport in front of everyone watching but within themselves against their own struggles

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An inspirational athlete

Enjoyed listening to the story of such a great athlete. A true world champion who is humble.

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Inspirational, especially for aspiring triathletes.

I didn't have very high expectations for this book. But it's once of the more inspirational I've ever come across.

Chrissie wasn't a professional nor serious athlete for most of her life and much of the book is about more than her career as an triathlete. Although, her World Championship wins provide the climax. She spent a lot of time helping others and a lot time travelling and working abroad in community development type roles.

She just enjoyed swimming in her teens and then running in her early 20's and finally cycling. Every victory she had seemed to come as a big shock to her.

Chrissie set out to primarily just make the most of each situation. But one thing would often lead to another and her hard work often paid off. She won 4 Ironman World Championships in 5 years and will go down as one of the greatest athletes to ever live.

I really enjoyed the story.

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Very honest and vulnerable writing. Being from New Zealand it was pretty humourous the way the narrator pronounced the NZ place names!! LOL maybe some pre research from her would have been a good idea!!

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