Heroes Under the Radar - New book about unknown Olympic heroes published
Berchtesgaden (FIL/30 Mrz 2025) In Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar, journalist Doug Levy brings to light the extraordinary stories of athletes who often operate far from the spotlight.
Published on January 28, 2025, the book tells the stories of athletes who, despite adverse circumstances, impress with their determination, tireless efforts and extraordinary sportsmanship.
Levy not only portrays Olympians, but also personalities from related sports who, whether or not they won a medal, impress with their character and willpower. Among the most moving stories are those of marathon runner Gabriele Andersen-Schiess, who crossed the finish line in 1984 despite severe dehydration, and ski racer Brian Stemmle, who made an impressive comeback after a near-fatal crash.
But Hero Redefined goes beyond sports: Levy also shines a light on people like Alex Cushing, who brought the Olympics to North Lake Tahoe, and Senad Omanović and his efforts to rebuild the destroyed bobsleigh and luge track in Sarajevo after the Bosnian war. The book includes interviews with FIL Honorary President Josef Fendt and former Secretary General Svein Romstad.
With striking photography and compelling storytelling, the book pays tribute to those whose achievements often remain in the shadows. As a detailed review by BookLife Reviews confirms, Hero Redefined is an inspiring collection of stories about courage, dedication, and the true meaning of heroism.
For more information, media coverage and voices from the Olympic movement – including personalities such as Svein Romstad and Bob Hughes – visit the official author website www.authordouglevy.com.
About the author
Doug Levy has been a sports fan and a big fan of the Olympics all his life. He was the owner and CEO of a lobbying and government affairs consulting firm for 25 years and worked as a sports reporter, sports columnist and general news reporter for much of the 1980s. Hero Redefined is his first book.
The book is available through online sources such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and bookshop.org, via Doug Levy’s website (www.authordouglevy.com), or in a variety of traditional bookstores in the USA and elsewhere. Here are the online sources:
Hero Redefined a book by Doug Levy - Bookshop.org US
