The Other Side of the Medal

Anastasia Yermakova is one of the most decorated athletes in the world of synchronized swimming. A four-time Olympic champion, multiple world and European champion. What lies behind four Olympic medals? What had to be sacrificed for global fame? What is the price of success? It is no secret that the life of a professional athlete is hard, but not many know what happens on the other side of the most beautiful, feminine, and aesthetic sport. Anastasia Yermakova has given us a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of synchronized swimming. You will be amazed at how much effort, work, and training lie behind the bright costumes and such graceful movements. This book tells about the formation of personality, about willpower, about overcoming difficulties and obstacles, about faith, and of course, about love. It is a book about the journey taken, as it is: with funny and sad moments, but it seems that only by going through all the trials will you be worthy of an Olympic medal.