When Silver Is Gold: The Brooke Hanson Story

Swimming star Brooke Hanson, OAM, an Olympic gold and silver medallist, remains one of Australia's most recognised Olympians. Brooke made her debut for the Australian Swimming Team at the 1994 Commonwealth Games before going on to represent Australia over 25 times at major international championships. In 2004 Brooke climbed her Everest, when, after missing two Olympic teams in 1996 and 2000, she won her Olympic gold and silver medals in Athens. Written with respected sports writer Neil Cadigan, this is Brooke's story - and what a remarkable journey it has been! Honest, sometimes controversial and inspiring, Brooke Hanson provides an insider's view into Olympic preparation - and finding love!