Audiobooks About The Olympics

Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice

By: Tommie Smith & Derrick Barnes
Narrated by: Korey Jackson
Length: 2 hours 20 minutes

On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the... Read more about Victory. Stand!

The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

By: Daniel James Brown
Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
Length: 14 hours 24 minutes

“This is one of my favorite non-fiction reads of all time, containing everything that I love to find in a book: suspense, unbreakable friendships, insurmountable obstacles, and unlimited perseverance! As told to the readers at the beginning of the book, this story is not one of Brown’s own experience but one that he heard and shared with the... Read more

The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation)

The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

By: Daniel James Brown
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney

The #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation.

Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'
 
For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys... Read more about The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation)

Drop In

The Gender Rebels Who Changed the Face of Skateboarding

By: Deborah Stoll
Narrated by: Deborah Stoll & Daru Oda
Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

The bad*ss story of the female, queer, bi, and nonbinary skaters who charted a path to the Olympics and changed the face of skateboarding.Who gets to tell the story of skateboarding? Drop In is the first book to recognize and historicize the female, queer, bi, and nonbinary humans who blazed the path that led to today’s more equitable skate... Read more about Drop In

The Other Olympians

Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports

By: Michael Waters
Narrated by: Jennifer Pickens
Length: 9 hours 31 minutes

"Michael Waters performs an Olympian act of storytelling, using the stories of these extraordinary athletes to explore in brilliant detail the struggle for understanding and equality." —Jonathan Eig, author of King: A Life

“This riveting audiobook brings all the facts and showcases why we need to acknowledge true history in today’s social... Read more about The Other Olympians

Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

By: Katie Ledecky
Narrated by: Katie Ledecky
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes

“I will never not be impressed with Katie Ledecky. A beast of an athlete and a gem of a human! I look forward to what this woman will accomplish in the rest of her swimming career and beyond. Do yourself a favor and listen to her book before, while, or after she continues her LEGACY at the 2024 Paris Olympics :) Read more

Forward

A Memoir

By: Abby Wambach
Narrated by: Abby Wambach
Length: 5 hours 18 minutes

""Lucid and wrenching...Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor."" —NPR""Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has inspired girls all over the world to believe in themselves.""  —Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, New York Times Bestselling author of Lean In “This is... Read more about Forward

One Jump at a Time

My Story

By: Nathan Chen
Narrated by: Nathan Chen & Eunice Wong
Length: 5 hours 29 minutes

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced—including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional... Read more about One Jump at a Time

Grace, Gold, and Glory

My Leap of Faith

By: Gabrielle Douglas
Narrated by: Haleakala Wilson
Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas—the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion—revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances.In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the... Read more about Grace, Gold, and Glory

Bravey

Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas

By: Alexi Pappas
Narrated by: Alexi Pappas & Maya Rudolph
Length: 9 hours 17 minutes

The Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker and writer Alexi Pappas shares what she’s learned about confidence, self-reliance, mental health, embracing pain, and achieving your dreams.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE • “Heartbreaking and hilarious.”—Mindy Kaling • “A beautiful read.”—Ruth Reichl • “Essential guidance to anyone... Read more about Bravey

Butterfly

From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

By: Yusra Mardini
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq
Length: 10 hours 1 minute

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.

When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she... Read more about Butterfly

Beautiful on the Outside

A Memoir

By: Adam Rippon
Narrated by: Adam Rippon
Length: 8 hours 19 minutes

Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdog journey from beautiful mess to outrageous success in this hilarious, big-hearted memoir that the Washington Post calls "comedic gold."
Your mom probably told you it's what on the inside that counts. Well, then she was never a competitive figure... Read more about Beautiful on the Outside

Running for My Life

One Lost Boy's Journey from the Killing Fields of Sudan to the Olympic Games

By: Lopez Lomong & Mark Tabb
Narrated by: Brandon Hirsch
Length: 6 hours 57 minutes

Running for My Life is not a story about Africa or track-and-field athletics. It is about outrunning the devil and achieving the impossible; it is about faith, diligence, and the desire to give back. It is the American dream come true and a stark reminder that saving one can help save thousands more.In this heart-wrenching story, you’ll... Read more about Running for My Life

The Hard Parts

A Memoir of Courage and Triumph

By: Oksana Masters
Narrated by: Emily Tremaine
Length: 10 hours 57 minutes

A 2024 Christopher Award Winner

“A gut-wrenching, wildly inspiring story about overcoming the most daunting obstacles through steely tenacity, sheer will, and a great big dose of motherly love.” —Jeannette Walls, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle

An inspirational and powerful memoir from the United States’s most decorated... Read more about The Hard Parts

Foxcatcher

A True Story of Murder, Madness and the Quest for Olympic Gold

By: Mark Schultz & David Thomas
Narrated by: Stephen Mendel
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Foxcatcher by Mark Schultz, read by Stephen Mendel.

On 22nd January 1996 Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medallist and wrestling's golden boy, was shot in the back by John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania. That started a two day siege at the ranch before the... Read more about Foxcatcher

Foxcatcher

The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest forOlympic Gold

By: Mark Schultz & David Thomas
Narrated by: Stephen Mendel
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes

The riveting true story—soon to be the subject of a high-profile film—of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynasty

On January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times... Read more about Foxcatcher

No Limits - Abridged

The Will to Succeed

By: Michael Phelps
Narrated by: Holter Graham
Length: 5 hours 34 minutes

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution.

For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now... Read more about No Limits - Abridged

Courage to Soar

A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance

By: Simone Biles
Narrated by: Imani Parks
Length: 6 hours 21 minutes

In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world—and how you too can overcome challenges in your life.Simone Biles’ entrance into... Read more about Courage to Soar

Letters to a Young Athlete

By: Chris Bosh
Narrated by: Chris Bosh & Pete Larkin
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes

A legendary NBA player shares his remarkable story, infused with hard-earned wisdom about the journey to self-mastery from a life at the highest level of professional sports

Chris Bosh, NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the league’s Global Ambassador, had his playing days cut short at their... Read more about Letters to a Young Athlete

Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)

A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness

By: Josh Sundquist
Narrated by: Josh Sundquist
Length: 4 hours 22 minutes

Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team.

The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward!

When he was ten years old Josh Sundquist had his leg amputated... Read more about Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)