Golden Lily - Ten Years On: Asia’S First Dinghy Sailing Gold Medallist

“Lijia Xu is a true sailing champion … an inspiration for sailors, particularly female sailors, around the world. Golden Lily is an enthralling account of Lily’s life … I have nothing but respect for Lily. I commend this book to anyone interested in sailing, sport or the differences between east and west.” (Sir Ben Ainslie)“I was totally fascinated by Lijia Xu''s story. It is quite remarkable that she was able to overcome the rigid demands of the Chinese authorities and obtain a European coach. What she has achieved is therefore all the more remarkable.” (Bob Fisher) “Gain an insight to what makes a gold medallist tick.” (Yachts & Yachting)“Apart from containing a lot of tips to improve their sailing, the book is a gold mine of information for a person looking to improve in any sport or in life in general. Without all the tips, the book is still a ''must read'' just for the story. Everyone I met who has read the book has been amazed. I guarantee that once you start to read you will not be able to put the book down." (Jeff Martin, Laser World)“This book provides a fascinating peak into a very different system of living and training. One which Lily both accepted and then eventually broke away from to study in the UK, despite the threats to lose her life-long privileges as an Olympic Champion.” (SailWeb) The inspirational autobiography from Asia’s first dinghy sailing gold medallist updated to the present day. A full-time athlete at 10, Lijia was taken away from her parents and enrolled on the gruelling Chinese training regime. A rare insight into a world of relentless training and unquestioning compliance, and a young woman’s will to succeed.

• | Author: Lijia Xu, Jeremy Atkins
• | Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
• | Publication Date: Sep 02, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781917801003
• | ISBN-10: 1917801009