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Winner of the Outstanding Sports Writing Award, Cross British Sports Book Awards 2015
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.
One winter's night in 1976, over 20 million people in Britain watched John Curry skate to Olympic glory on an ice rink in Austria. Many millions…
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In contrast to Toller Cranston's avant-garde style, John Curry was the sport's answer to Vaslav Nijinsky.
Turning professional after winning the gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, John put together his own touring company of skaters. Working with renowned choreographers from the dance world, he brought ballet to life on the ice. However, John's life off the ice was far from idyllic.
He had a troubled relationship with his father, struggled financially at times, and faced a series of devastating personal challenges. This book presents the facts about John's life and lets the people in his orbit…
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