Language:EnglishPublisher:Harmony/RodaleISBN-13:9781623365240ISBN-10:1623365244UPC:9781623365240Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Sports, Women, Water SportsBook Topic:Swimming & DivingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SCG2GHZGX3
Golden Girl: Natalie Coughlin's Olympic Comeback Story
This compelling biography chronicles Natalie Coughlin's remarkable journey from devastating shoulder injury to becoming America's Golden Girl—a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and the most decorated female athlete at the 2004 Olympics.
From Prodigy to Comeback Champion
At age 15, Natalie Coughlin became the first person ever to qualify for all 14 women's events at the U.S. Nationals. Five years later, her promising swimming career seemed finished when a devastating shoulder injury ended her dreams for the 2000 Olympics. Golden Girl tells the story of how she defied the odds and transformed from burned-out teenage prodigy to Olympic champion.
A Revolutionary Training Approach
Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Silver provides complete access to Natalie's family, friends, coaches, teammates, and adversaries, detailing her crucial decision to train with University of California coach Teri McKeever. Together, star and coach defied long-standing training methods, forcing the swimming community to rethink how it treats young talent. Their innovative approach challenged oppressive training schedules that had devoured so many young swimming stars.
Olympic Excellence
Natalie Coughlin seized five medals at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens—two gold, two silver, and one bronze. Her performance is considered the best in Olympic history by any American woman, establishing her reputation as the most versatile, dominant swimmer in the world.
About the Authors
Michael Silver, a highly respected Sports Illustrated senior writer, is coauthor of several bestselling sports memoirs including those of Dennis Rodman, Kurt Warner, and Jerry Rice. His insider access and compelling narrative style brings Natalie's story to life.
Natalie Coughlin's courage and determination shine through every page of this inspirational biography, offering readers a fascinating portrait of the fractious world of competitive swimming and the complex young athlete who changed it forever.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Harmony/RodaleISBN-13:9781623365240ISBN-10:1623365244UPC:9781623365240Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Sports, Women, Water SportsBook Topic:Swimming & DivingSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.64 inchesWeight:0.9017Product ID:SCG2GHZGX3
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Golden Girl: Natalie Coughlin's Olympic Comeback Story
This compelling biography chronicles Natalie Coughlin's remarkable journey from devastating shoulder injury to becoming America's Golden Girl—a two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner and the most decorated female athlete at the 2004 Olympics.
From Prodigy to Comeback Champion
At age 15, Natalie Coughlin became the first person ever to qualify for all 14 women's events at the U.S. Nationals. Five years later, her promising swimming career seemed finished when a devastating shoulder injury ended her dreams for the 2000 Olympics. Golden Girl tells the story of how she defied the odds and transformed from burned-out teenage prodigy to Olympic champion.
A Revolutionary Training Approach
Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Silver provides complete access to Natalie's family, friends, coaches, teammates, and adversaries, detailing her crucial decision to train with University of California coach Teri McKeever. Together, star and coach defied long-standing training methods, forcing the swimming community to rethink how it treats young talent. Their innovative approach challenged oppressive training schedules that had devoured so many young swimming stars.
Olympic Excellence
Natalie Coughlin seized five medals at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens—two gold, two silver, and one bronze. Her performance is considered the best in Olympic history by any American woman, establishing her reputation as the most versatile, dominant swimmer in the world.
About the Authors
Michael Silver, a highly respected Sports Illustrated senior writer, is coauthor of several bestselling sports memoirs including those of Dennis Rodman, Kurt Warner, and Jerry Rice. His insider access and compelling narrative style brings Natalie's story to life.
Natalie Coughlin's courage and determination shine through every page of this inspirational biography, offering readers a fascinating portrait of the fractious world of competitive swimming and the complex young athlete who changed it forever.
