The Watermen: The Birth of American Swimming and One Young Man's Fight to Capture Olympic Gold

The Watermen by Michael Loynd is an inspiring true story of one man's journey to overcome adversity and achieve greatness in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

Charles Daniels, a young man from a high-society family, struggles with anxiety and technique after his father abandons him and his mother.

However, he finds solace in swimming and catches the eye of two immigrant coaches who are determined to build a U.S.

swim program that can rival the British Empire's dominance.

Interwoven with the history of the struggle to establish the modern Olympics, this book brings to life an inspiring figure and illuminates an overlooked chapter in America's sports history.

With a unique blend of personal narrative and historical context, The Watermen is a must-read for anyone who loves a good underdog story.