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L. Jon Wertheim

    L. Jon Wertheim je vášnivý športový novinár, ktorý sa zameriava na psychológiu a ekonómiu športu. Vo svojej práci skúma zložité interakcie medzi týmito disciplínami a športovým svetom. Prostredníctvom svojich bestsellerov prináša čitateľom pútavé pohľady na šport, ktoré presahujú iba výsledky.

    Scorecasting
    Glory Days
    Strokes of Genius
    • Strokes of Genius

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      In "Strokes of Genius," the author explores the 2008 Wimbledon men's final, where Rafael Nadal triumphed over Roger Federer in a historic match. This book delves into the intricacies of tennis, highlighting the sport's artistry, strategy, and the intense rivalry, drawing parallels to legendary sports matchups.

      Strokes of Genius
      4,2
    • Glory Days

      The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever

      • 288 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania

      A rollicking guided tour of one extraordinary summer, when some of the most pivotal and freakishly coincidental stories all collided and changed the way we think about modern sports

      Glory Days
      4,1
    • Analyzes hidden influences and subtle biases that shape sports plays, covering such topics as performance pressures, the "home field advantage," and the overpayment of athletic talent.

      Scorecasting
      3,8