Chasing Greatness: Stories of Strength, Sacrifice, & Spirit

By Matt Keyser

From the Olympic podium with wrestler Adeline Gray to the fire-burning sunsets in the most desolate corners of the world with sailor Dee Caffari, CHASING GREATNESS takes you inside the lives of elite athletes and the relentless grind that shapes them.

Through dozens of in-depth interviews, these stories reveal the sweat, sacrifice, and heartbreak that lie behind every achievement-spotlighting the moments that don't make the highlight reels.

Stand beside Chris Nikic as he shatters expectations becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman. Follow Jasmin Paris as she fights hallucinations in the vast Tennessee forest, becoming the first woman to conquer the treacherous Barkley Marathons. Learn from Chari Hawkins as she failed on the world's biggest stage, but who teaches us what it means to have the heart of a champion.

Step onto the mound with Jon Peters, who holds the record for most consecutive wins by a high school pitcher, yet whose story shows us success isn't always what it seems. Meet Michael Bishop, the quarterback whose rocket arm and speed electrified college football and left a legacy that echoes decades later. Ride with Kristen Faulkner, who left a promising career to chase an Olympic dream-and won two gold medals. And laugh with Chris Koch, who was born without arms and legs yet finds humor in everyday life.

CHASING GREATNESS proves the extraordinary is born through grit, sacrifice, and an unrelenting refusal to quit. These stories will shake you, drive you, and challenge everything you thought was impossible.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G4XHR1FL
• ISBN13: 9798295442339
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Athlete Memoirs Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"