Tear of the Champion

Irina Rodnina has written an honest and tough book. About many things — for the first time. About many people — like no one before. About herself — with utmost frankness. Perhaps this book will help some athletes gain confidence in themselves and their future victory. And for fans — it will allow them to understand what inhuman burdens champions endure for us to be proud of them. And how much they want us to simply love them. And why 'The Tear of a Champion'? Because Irina Rodnina's life had plenty of everything...