First Ladies of Running by Amby Burfoot

Written by a Boston marathoner, Burfoot profiles the lives and times of 22 women who were rebels, rule breakers, and visionaries and who went on to change the face of sport forever. A favourite pick among champion runners especially, read it if you are keen to understand how women broke the shackles of the sport.

The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score-From Nadia to Now by Dvora Meyers

It will be the 40th anniversary since Nadia Commaneci cracked the perfect 10 at the Olympics, shattering myths and breaking records in gymnastics. Now, with changes in the scoring system, the aura around it becomes even more interesting. It's a must-read if you've always been fascinated by the hype and mystique of gymnastics.