Olympic Obsession. The Inside Story of Britain's Most Successful Sport Style:Paperback Gil Merrick gave his life

Gil Merrick gave his life and soul to Birmingham City

writing several published short stories and scripts for short-films

This is the story of many of them over the whole life of the club

Riley the writers

exultation and final relief

Olympic Obsession. The Inside Story of Britain's Most Successful Sport Style:Paperback Gil Merrick gave his life"Olympic Obsession" brings to life the personalities behind British rowing's incredible success story at the Sydney Games 2000. Set to a compelling narrative, the book unfolds against the story of Olympic gold medallist and BBC commentator, Martin Cross. Cross' unique relationship with the sport over the last 30 years allows him to take us under the skin of the likes of Sir Steven Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, and Miriam Batten. What is Redgrave really