Praise for
Gwen Jorgensen:
USA's First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete
“I would have enjoyed reading this book as a young aspiring athlete. Gwen’s story is relatable to many in that she came from humble beginnings and slowly chipped away at her big goal. Her never give up attitude and dedication to reaching her goal to be an Olympian will be inspiring to all.”
–Flora Duffy, 2020 Olympic gold medalist, Triathlon
“Gwen’s story proves that any girl can have a gigantic dream. From everyday young athlete to aspiring Olympic champion, Gwen’s story rings true and emanates inspiration.”
–Alexi Pappas, 2016 Olympian and author of Bravey
“This may have been written for young adults, but anyone of any age will finish the book deeply inspired to pursue their goals—big or small—with passion and heart.”
–Liza Wiemer, award-winning author of The Assignment
"It’s a special experience to be able to read in detail the background of an Olympic gold medalist. Being able to read not just about her triumphs but also the challenges, setbacks and uncertainties along the way. Her childhood, her process, her mentality, and her team reveal what transpired to achieve a lifelong dream of hers.”
–Katie Zaferes, 2016 Olympian and two-time 2020 Olympic medalist, Triathlon
“Sprinkled with advice from adult Gwen to her younger self, this inspirational story gives the reader an inside look at the journey from little swimmer earning a ribbon to a triathlete earning an Olympic Gold Medal.”
–Barb Lindquist, 2004 Olympian, Triathlon
"...Gwen’s remarkable journey from just beginning to swim competitively in third grade to winning Olympic gold in triathlon incredibly. The way Gwen set goals, tackled the work, learned and grew from failure, and consequently succeeded is inspiring and such a great example. There are so many wonderful lessons and there is so much to be gleaned in Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete.”
–Taylor Knibb, 2020 Olympic medalist, Triathlon
–Flora Duffy, 2020 Olympic gold medalist, Triathlon
“Gwen’s story proves that any girl can have a gigantic dream. From everyday young athlete to aspiring Olympic champion, Gwen’s story rings true and emanates inspiration.”
–Alexi Pappas, 2016 Olympian and author of Bravey
“This may have been written for young adults, but anyone of any age will finish the book deeply inspired to pursue their goals—big or small—with passion and heart.”
–Liza Wiemer, award-winning author of The Assignment
"It’s a special experience to be able to read in detail the background of an Olympic gold medalist. Being able to read not just about her triumphs but also the challenges, setbacks and uncertainties along the way. Her childhood, her process, her mentality, and her team reveal what transpired to achieve a lifelong dream of hers.”
–Katie Zaferes, 2016 Olympian and two-time 2020 Olympic medalist, Triathlon
“Sprinkled with advice from adult Gwen to her younger self, this inspirational story gives the reader an inside look at the journey from little swimmer earning a ribbon to a triathlete earning an Olympic Gold Medal.”
–Barb Lindquist, 2004 Olympian, Triathlon
"...Gwen’s remarkable journey from just beginning to swim competitively in third grade to winning Olympic gold in triathlon incredibly. The way Gwen set goals, tackled the work, learned and grew from failure, and consequently succeeded is inspiring and such a great example. There are so many wonderful lessons and there is so much to be gleaned in Gwen Jorgensen: USA’s First Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete.”
–Taylor Knibb, 2020 Olympic medalist, Triathlon
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