Sport

Sport

Get active! Find sports-related resources at your library.

Whether it's a biography of your favourite athlete, books about fitness, or something to help you learn more about your favourite sport, we've got you covered.

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Personal development reading guide

Want to lead a more healthy, sustainable life, or try new challenges and hobbies? Great reads to help you be your best self.

Ski touring up a mountain: Picturing Canterbury

Two unidentified men making their way up a slope during a ski touring trip, 1950s. An image from Canterbury Stories.
thissimoneb said:

An enjoyable and inspiring read for anyone intrigued about ultra-running. This level of suffering isn't for everyone, but Susie's determination is incredible…

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Cycling

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CINCH: Sports and recreation

Our Community directory CINCH links to local sports courses and organisations.

Xth British Commonwealth Games 1974

The 1974 Commonwealth Games were known as the Friendly Games. They took place in Christchurch from 24 January to 2 February 1974.

Canterbury Olympians

Learn about Olympians with a Canterbury connection in history and those competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Sports in the catalogue

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Winter sports

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New For You - Biographies - April 2024

Biographies and memoirs for the famous, the interesting and the everyday people.

I want to ride my bicycle. I want to ride my bike.

Philosophy, safety tips, and other insider information on the world of cycling.

Wild: Climbing, Mountaineering and Travel Literature

Some of Jesse's favourite books to do with rock climbing, mountaineering, travel literature and self-help escapist non-fiction.
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