“You’re booked” is a series of recommended sporting reads by international sports commentator, Ashley Morrison. An avid book reader and sports lover, these reads are curated from his personal collection of over 1500 sports books.
In this episode of “You’re booked”, Ashley talks about For the Glory, The Life of Eric Liddell and why Liddell is one of his all time sporting heroes.
In 1980 at the Moscow Olympic GamesAlan Wells became the first Briton to win the 100m Gold medal since Harold Abrahams, who was on of the athletes focussed on in “Chariots of Fire.”
After the race Wells was asked by reporters “Did you win for Harold Abrahams?”
“No,” he replied. “For Eric Liddell.”
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You’re booked: For the Glory, The Life of Eric Liddell
