Chris Brasher The Authorised Biography
“Chris Brasher The Authorised Biography” by John Bryant, published by Aurum in 2012, offers an in-depth look at one of the most remarkable and controversial figures in British sports history. Spanning 310 pages, this biography chronicles Chris Brasher’s unique achievements, including pacing Roger Bannister to break the 4-minute mile and winning an Olympic Gold Medal in the steeplechase at the 1956 Olympics. Known for founding the London Marathon, Brasher also played a pivotal role in the development of fell-running and orienteering, while innovating sports feature writing at the Observer.
Readers will discover the complexities of Brasher’s character, described as irascible and competitive, yet also a loyal friend. The biography delves into his entrepreneurial ventures, such as creating the Brasher walking boot and establishing a successful sportswear chain. John Bryant, who had a personal connection with Brasher, presents a narrative that reflects the multifaceted life of this influential figure in sports and recreation. This edition is available in English and provides a comprehensive exploration of Brasher’s impact on running, training, and the broader sports community.
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One of the most remarkable – and controversial – sporting figures in British history, Chris Brasher piled unique achievement on unique achievement.
It was Chris Brasher who, along with Chris Chataway, paced Roger Bannister to break the 4-minute mile. Then he won his own Olympic Gold Medal in the steeplechase at the 1956 Olympics. Probably best known now for founding the London Marathon, Chris went on to become one of the founders of the modern sports of fell-running and orienteering.. At the Observer, he also effectively invented modern sports feature writing. Plus, he also invented the now-ubiquitous Brasher walking boot, with the revolutionary aim of making heavy boots as comfortable as training shoes. Along the way he built up a highly successful sportswear chain, and even, in later life a stable of racehorses.
But Chris Brasher was also a highly controversial individual: irascible, domineering – a good friend but a bad enemy – and above all a hugely competitive man who had to win in everything he did.
Now, John Bryant, who knew Brasher well as a friend, has written the extraordinary story of this impossible and amazing man’ s life. Whether you’ re a sports journalist, a Lakeland fell-runner, a weekend rambler or one of the 50,000 competitors in the London Marathon, Chris Brasher changed your life.
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