By a Fraction of a Second

Read about seven members (five medalists) on the U.S. Olympic team, including: Megan Quann, gold medalist, 100 breast, 400 medley relay, Kristy Kowal, silver medalist, 200 breast and Lindsay Benko, gold medalist, 4 x 200 relay, and three other Olympic Trials finalists and semi-finalists, including Kristine Quance-Julian and Keiko Price.

Athletes at all levels and in all sports, as well as coaches, officials, and parents, will find inspiration in the stories of athletes trying to come back from a car accident, injury and pregnancy; athletes trying to step up to the elite level; and athletes trying to maintain their position at the top of the sport.

Also included in the book is helpful information about technique and training, as well as discussions of current issues such as; high-tech swimwear, eating disorders, and performance-enhancing drugs.