Gail Devers My Life In Story (Paperback)

The Race Is Never Over
Gail Devers My Life in Story: Stronger by three-time Olympic Champion in track and field, Gail Devers, is a rousing story of trials and triumphs. In this autobiography, Devers gives readers an intimate look at her life, never before revealed, and shares how she overcame setback after setback during the height of her career. Behind every champion’s success is a timeline of challenges. Despite facing many trials after being diagnosed with Graves’ disease, Devers reveals her secrets about becoming a true champion. Based on true events, this book will not only captivate audiences but also delight and inspire every individual who reads it.

Gail Devers is a retired three-time Olympic champion in track and field for the US Olympic Team. A young talent in the 100 m and 100 m hurdles, Devers was in training for the 1988 Summer Olympics, started experiencing health problems, suffering (among others) migraine and vision loss. She qualified for the Olympics 100 m hurdles, in which she was eliminated in the semi-finals, but her health continued to deteriorate even further. In 1990, she was diagnosed with Graves' disease, and underwent radioactive iodine treatment, followed by thyroid hormone replacement therapy. During her radiation treatment, Devers began to develop blistering and swelling of her feet. Eventually, the sprinter could barely walk and had to crawl and/or be carried. A doctor considered amputating her feet. Amazingly, Devers recovered after the radiation treatment was discontinued, and she resumed training. At the 1991 World Championships, she won a silver medal in the 100 m hurdles. Devers went on to win both World Championship and Olympic gold again and again.