Discover the moving and honest story of Mark Foster, one of Britain's most celebrated sportsmen, as he recounts his thirty-year journey toward self-acceptance. This hardcover autobiography offers an intimate look at the life of a five-time Olympian, six-time World Champion, and eight-time World Record holder.

• Chronicles the extraordinary life of swimmer Mark Foster, from his early expulsion from school to becoming a world-record-holding athlete.
• Details the challenges of hiding his sexuality during a 20-year professional swimming career.
• Includes accounts of his appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and his broadcasting career.
• Prompts reassessment of society's approach to homosexuality and diversity within sport.
• Features a foreword written by Clare Balding.

This purchase includes one hardcover edition of A My Double Life: My Autobiography.

• Author: Mark Foster
• Contributor (Foreword): Clare Balding
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
• Publication Date: July 2, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1399425161
• ISBN-13: 978-1399425162
• Dimensions: 153mm x 234mm x 30mm (15.29 x 23.39 x 3 cm)
• Weight: 464g

A My Double Life is an inspiring tale of pursuing sporting excellence while ultimately finding the freedom to live authentically.