A world record at 15 and an olympic medal at 41 in the same event. Buy age is just a number reprint by torres, dara, weil, elizabeth isbn. Dara torres 5time olympic veteran, mother, speaker. Swimmer dara torres is still defying age with exercise.
But she didnt just make the team she came home with three silver medals. Whether it is building confidence in yourself or building your bodys health and fitness, get the tips and mindset you need to reach your goals. The fastest swimmer in american history, dara torres has swum in 5 olympics, and in 2008 at the age of 41 was the oldest swimming to ever make the u. Learn how this worldrenowned olympian earned her success. Dara has a way of getting listeners excited to change their lives and put the work into achieving their dreams. She also mentioned her comebacks after 1984 olympics this is meaningful number to me as it is the year i was born. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life paperback march 2, 2010 by dara torres author. About age is just a number from legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Elizabeth weil the olympic medalist offers a memoir that recounts her comeback at the age of fortyone, from her decision to return to competitive swimming, to training while nursing her infant daughter, to her. Dec 17, 2009 the first american swimmer to compete in five olympics and the oldest female swimmer in the history of the olympic games, 42yearold dara torres has finally delivered. The first american swimmer to compete in five olympics and the oldest female swimmer in the history of the olympic games, 42yearold dara torres has finally delivered.
Age is just a number by dara torres, 9780767931915, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her age may be just a number, but without all the good fortune, i am not sure anyone at any age, could accomplish what she did, especially with a small child. Olympic motivational speaker dara torres olympic medalist. Her new book age is just a number candidly reveals the challenge of seizing the moment and going after a seemingly impossible dream. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life ebook written by dara torres, elizabeth weil. Read age is just a number achieve your dreams at any stage in your life by dara torres available from rakuten kobo. With humor and candor, dara recounts how she returned to serious trainingwhile nursing her infant daughter and contending with her beloved fathers long battle with cancer. Dara torres is used to people making a big deal about her age. With humor and candor, dara recounts how she returned to serious training while nursing her infant daughter and contending with her beloved fathers long battle with cancer. Torres wrote about her experience as the oldest member of the olympic team in her book age is just a number. Age is just a number by dara torres with elizabeth weil is the first biography i have read all year. It has been a great look into one of the most amazing female athletes of our time. Meet the woman who inspired millions across the globe.
Age is just a number by dara torres penguin books australia. November 15, 2014dear fellow peers, age is just a number by dara torres with elizabeth weil is the first biography i have read all year. Dara torres captured the hearts and minds of americans of all ages when she launched her olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of fortyoneyears after she had retired from. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life kindle edition by dara torres author. See more ideas about olympic swimmers, fitness and fitness inspiration. A long time ago, middle age used to be in your 40s. Elizabeth weil from legendary olympic gold medalist torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing ones dreams. Age is just a number ebook by dara torres rakuten kobo. You cant be bound by others perception of your abilities regardless of age. Now, in age is just a number, dara reveals how the dream of an olympic comeback first came to herwhen she was months into her first, hardwon pregnancy.
What is more amazing is torres frank discussion of her eating disorder and training mistakes. Posts about age is just a number written by dynamomelano. The story she was told was incredible, however you can tell that she is a professional athlete, not an author. She just keeps defying it as she reaches a new milestone. The book was interesting as it took me through dara torres career as a swimmer, specifically her last few comebacks as. I always tell women and moms, that age is just a number. Dara torres has been to the olympics five times, shes won twelve medals, and now, at the age of 42, she still competes with girls half her age and is one of the most celebrated swimmers of all time. Torres is the first swimmer to represent the united states in five olympic games 1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008, and at age 41, the oldest swimmer to earn a place on the u. Age is just a number by dara torres overdrive rakuten. At the 2008 summer olympics in beijing, dara torres, 41, became the oldest swimmer to ever make the u. Everyone wanted to know when her book was coming out. Very focused, very driven, very compulsive, very successful. From legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully.
Now, in a self exclusive, torres, a mother and the author of age is just a number broadway books, divulges her agedefying secrets. And time doesnt change a person, it just helps you get a handle on who you are. I am just finished dara torres book age is just a number. From legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational. Age is just a number quotes by dara torres goodreads. Age is just a number and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jan 25, 2018 torres wrote about her experience as the oldest member of the olympic team in her book age is just a number. Now, inage is just a number,dara reveals how the dream of an olympic comeback first came to herwhen she was months into her first, hardwon pregnancy.
At 41, she became the oldest swimmer to compete in the olympics. Age is just a number goodreads meet your next favorite book. And, if torres has her way, she will be competing in the london 2012 olympics as the oldest swimmer ever to earn a place on the u. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life rebecca lowman narrator, elizabeth weil author, dara torres author. Dara torres book signing event, age is just a number. But you dont need to list her accolades to understand why people admire her athleticism so muchjust look at her. The book was interesting as it took me through dara torres career as a swimmer, specifically her last few comebacks as she calls them. Dara torres is the author of age is just a number 3. From legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Dara torres, 3 time silver medalist swimmer, signing copies of age is just a number 4709 7. Now, in age is just a number, dara reveals how the dream of an olympic comeback first came to her when she was months into her first, hardwon pregnancy. Dara grace torres born april 15, 1967 is an american former competitive swimmer, who is a 12time olympic medalist and former world recordholder in three events. Apr 08, 2009 dara torres, 3 time silver medalist swimmer, signing copies of age is just a number 4709 7.
She also mentioned her comebacks after 1984 olympics this is. Age is just a number by dara torres, elizabeth weil. Jun 27, 2017 dara torres is used to people making a big deal about her age. Age is just a number audiobook by elizabeth weil, dara. Ny times author dara is the author of 2 bestselling books, age is just a number, and. Age is just a number by dara torres and elizabeth weil penguin.
Olympic motivational speaker, dara torres is sharing motivation for young olympians, women, and anyone wanting to better their health and their lives. Get the new york times bestseller gold medal fitness by dara torres and age is just a number by dara torres with elizabeth weil. To help us recommend your next book, tell us what you enjoy reading. Dara torres captured the hearts and minds of americans of all ages when she launched her olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of fortyoneyears after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her. From legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gra. Most of us fear middle age because middle age is when most of us give up on ourselves. Apr 24, 2009 posts about age is just a number written by dynamomelano. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life by dara torres and elizabeth weil from legendary olympic gold medalist dara torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams. Achieve your dreams at any stage in your life and gold medal fitness. Dara torres captured the hearts and minds of americans of all ages when she launched her olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of fortyoneyears after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last. Dara torres captured the hearts and minds of americans of all ages when she launched her olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of fortyoneyears after she had retired from competitive swimming and. Dara was born on april 15th, 1967 and by the young age of 7 in 1974, she was certified by the american national red cross as a swimmer.
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