The Victory Lap

"The Victory Lap" tells the incredible true story of Jack Yerman's journey to the 1960 Olympics and his Gold Medal victory.

This is a story of personal triumph intertwined with significant events of the Twentieth Century. Get ready to experience the inspiring story of a boy who overcomes adversity to become a world-class athlete and a world-class person. He takes those lessons with him in his professional and personal life, leading him to new adventures. "How could so much happen to such an ordinary person?" "The Victory Lap" tells the incredible true story of Jack Yerman's journey to the 1960 Olympics and his Gold Medal victory. This book also connects Jack to significant events in history, including the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the rise of corporate America, educating the next generation, falling in love, and becoming a father.

Bruce Yerman grew up listening to his father's stories. Jack shared his lessons in quiet places, such as driving to a basketball game, working together in the yard, or holding family meetings. From his father, Bruce learned that champions are people who do well in the face of adversity. Winners are motivated, rise above weakness, and work through the pain. Bruce knows that becoming a champion begins with how we meet problems head-on. It is not always clear what talents we have. Bruce is excited to share the life-changing lessons and stories from his father's life. The lessons learned on Jack's Incredible Journey to Olympic Gold and beyond are as relevant today as when they happened.