Improbable, heart-wrenching, and uplifting, Jeremiah Brown's journey from novice rower to Olympic silver medalist in under four years is a story about chasing a goal with everything you've got. After nearly being incarcerated at age seventeen and becoming a father at nineteen, Jeremiah Brown manages to grow up into a responsible young adult. But while juggling the demands of a long-term relationship, fatherhood, mortgage payments, and a nine-to-five banking career, he feels something is missing. A new goal captures his imagination: What would it take to become an Olympian? Guided by a polarizing coach, Brown and his teammates plumb the depths of physical and mental exertion in pursuit of a singular goal. The 4 Year Olympian is a story of courage, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt, told from the perspective of an unlikely competitor.
"Startlingly frank, at times wrenching, Jeremiah Brown's account of his journey to an Olympic medal is an inspiration - not just for athletes but for anyone who is facing a challenge they think is insurmountable."
Tom McCarthy, award-winning author and editor
"A story of family, ferocious determination, and the remarkable people who helped make it possible!"
Charley Butt, Men's Heavyweight Rowing Head Coach, Harvard University
"Tells the story of what it means to train hard, really hard, and develop the mental and physical skills needed for success."
