Choke!
Author(s): Tony Davis
A quirky, amusing look at the most famous last-minute reversals in sport. With photos, breakout boxes, lists and quotes, the book includes legendary letdowns such as Greg Norman's assailing of his statistically unassailable position in the US Open, and Nigel Mansell's legendary giveaway of the Japanese Grand Prix to Nelson Piquet when he accidentally hit the engine kill switch.
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Lemonwill cause arguments, much laughter and intense nostalgic nodding ... a perfect stocking filler for petrol heads' Sydney Morning HeraldDavis's disbelief-tinged prose ... offers much amusement ... great for any motoring enthusiast.' West AustralianTerrific stuff ...' Sunday TasmanianDavis writes with a dry, deadpan cynicism that's wonderfully enjoyable.' Melbourne Weekly
Introduction1 Seizing Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: when winning is not an option2 The Red Mist: brain snaps, crackles and pops3 Cheat!: rule breakers extraordinaire4 Dead Unlucky: when everything goes wrong5 Margins for Error: monumental thumpings, upsets and surrenders6 Gamesmanship: legal... but dodgy7 Man Ordinaire: sportspeople who Struggle with Life8 Dazed and Confused: disastrous mistakes and ludicrous ideas9 Whistle-stoppers: when officialdom gets in the way10 The Biff: beating the other team, literally11 Chemical Enhancement: when natural ability is not enough12Fanning the Flames: the audience joins in13 Beyond a Choke: tales of the inexplicable
General Fields
- :
- : Allen & Unwin
- : Arena
- : 0.0
- : 01 August 2008
- : 161mm X 159mm X 13mm
- : Australia
- : books
Special Fields
- : Tony Davis
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : 741.5
- : 240