Olympic Obsession the Inside Story of Britain's Most Successful Sport

“You feel his passion for rowing in every breath, with every word.” (Alan Green, BBC Radio Five Live)”

In the wake of the Sydney Games, MARTIN CROSS is uniquely qualified to write this book. After 22 consecutive years as an international rower from 1975 to 1996 he has an unrivalled knowledge of the world of rowing. He has raced internationally with many of Britain’s Olympic team. In 1984, he began his work as an Athlete Representative, eventually sitting on the governing bodies of the both the British Olympic Association and that of World Rowing. As such, Martin has had a unique relationship, not only to the world’s top sportsmen and women but also to their coaches and officials. Martin Cross has extensive media experience, working since 1995 as BBC Radio Five Live’s rowing reporter and commentating on rowing for BBC TV. Previously he has worked as a commentator for Channel 4 TV and SKY. He has written for the Times, Regatta and Rowing magazines. For 21 years, Martin has worked as a history teacher. He is qualified in Counselling Skills. Martin lives in Hampton and Normandy with his wife and three children.