The greatest names in squash describe their famous matches, the stories behind their success, the legendary training programmes and physical attributes that made them champions. From Pakistani great Azam Khan, via Jonah Barrington and Geoff Hunt to Peter Nicol, Britain's first world champion, Trading Secrets reflects squash's popular resurgence.
The Untold Story Behind Squash's Invincible Champion and Sport's Greatest Unbeaten Run
The book explores Jahangir Khan's remarkable five-year unbeaten streak in squash from 1981 to 1986, which is celebrated as the longest in sports history. It delves into the intense competition he faced and the lengths his rivals went to in their quest for victory. Additionally, it challenges the longstanding myth of his 555-match unbeaten record, providing a deeper understanding of his achievements and the sport's history during that era.
The Little Book of Cycle Racing tells the story of the world's greatest bike races from chaotic beginnings at the end of the 19th century to the Tour de France victories by Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome. All of the events that go to make the new UCI ProTour are included from the great Classics to the Grand Tour of the Vuelta a Espana
From 1981 to 1986, Pakistani squash great Jahangir Khan went undefeated to herald the longest unbeaten run in sport. In the 30th anniversary of his incredible achievements, the book dissects his five-year run, the extent his rivals went to even to win a game and, tellingly, brings to an end the long- held belief that he went 555 matches unbeaten.
Seoul Glow tells the story of the Great Britain men's hockey team who won gold at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The final caught the British public's imagination as they beat rivals West Germany in the gold-medal match. It led BBC commentator Barry Davies to utter the now infamous line: 'Where were the Germans? But, frankly, who cares?'