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Susan and Carlos were unlikely friends. She was a young, overweight college professor and a bit of a trainwreck - juggling a divorce, a pack-a-day habit, and hiding empty boxes of wine under her bed. He was her boss, an Ironman triathlete, with life figured out. She was a whiner, he was a hard-ass. He had his shit together, she most assuredly did not. Trash-talking workouts, breakdowns, a devastating diagnosis - this heartwarming story of training buddies reveals a deep and abiding friendship that traversed life, sport, and everything in between.

Meet 10 icons of sport – from track to tennis, football to Formula 1 – whose stories inspire across time and borders. These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration. From Michael Jordan to Dirk Nowitzki, Bjorn Borg to John McEnroe, Ayrton Senna to Niki Lauda, these life stories are smart, engaging, and easy to follow – history has never sounded this good.

Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life? On November 10, 2009, the German national goalkeeper Robert Enke stepped in front of a passing train. He was 32 years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs, including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. Enke was destined to be his country's first choice for years. But beneath the veneer of success lay a darker story.

Roberto «Bob» Bissonnette, le marchand de bonheur. Décédé à l’âge de 35 ans dans un accident d’hélicoptère, le hockeyeur devenu vedette du rock a certes connu une vie trop courte, mais n’en a assurément gaspillé aucune seconde. La pédale au plancher, donnant son 110 % sur la glace, sur scène ou même autour d’un feu de camp, il aura été l’incarnation même de la maxime carpe diem, «saisir le jour».

While most of Postl's adult life has been spent in the wild world of the wrestling industry, his is more than a story of a little person's journey through a world of giants; it's a memoir of elation and anguish, triumph and disappointment, and of how an endlessly positive outlook combined with the unwavering support of family and friends helped a long shot become a success in his industry and a loving, responsible father.

Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball star and NBA legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Diego Maradona, Argentinian football hero: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Niki Lauda, motor sports legend from Austria: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Muhammad Ali, boxing giant and human rights advocate: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Max Schmeling, first German heavyweight world champion: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Pelé, football's first superstar in history: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Michael Jordan, basketball superstar and living legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

John McEnroe, American tennis legend and entertainer: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Ayrton Senna, motor sports idol and Formula 1 legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Björn Borg, Swedish tennis legend: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

A volte capita che a un uomo le sue gesta gli sopravvivano nel tempo, allora smette di essere semplicemente un uomo, "esce" dalla storia e diventa un mito. È quanto accaduto ad un giovane esuberante nato e cresciuto alla periferia di Modena, che con la sua passione assoluta per i motori si è conquistato il titolo di "grande Drake". Il nome di quel giovane era Enzo Anselmo Ferrari, più comunemente conosciuto come Enzo Ferrari.

Nel 2013 e 2014 il marchio Ferrari è stato riconosciuto come il più influente al mondo. Nel 2015 è stato stimato come il 35° con più valore, ossia quattro miliardi di dollari. Un vero e proprio impero di fatturato e successi, quello Ferrari, nato dal genio di un uomo, Enzo Ferrari, che ha saputo avere una visione e realizzarla. Ma cosa ha fatto sì che Ferrari diventasse la Ferrari? Quali furono le strategie dell'industriale (che preferiva definirsi costruttore) che lo portarono a immaginare, creare e infine guidare un vero e proprio impero?