“A fascinating exploration into the psyche of a world-class athlete. Kedie’s writing gives insight into the highs and lows of elite sport, the sacrifices and selfishness it takes to compete at the highest level and how the desire to win can become an obsession." Catriona Child, author of Swim Until You Can't See Land.
Running and Jumping is the second novel from Steven Kedie.
Beijing 2008. Hours after finishing fourth in his first Olympic final, British long jumper, Adam Lowe, stands at the bar of a nightclub with the man who beat him to a medal. A tense conversation between them sparks a rivalry that, for Lowe, will become all consuming.
From London 2012 to Rio 2016, Lowe experiences incredible victories and crushing defeats, as he is pushed to his limits both professionally and personally.
When one competition goes beyond anything he thought possible, Lowe is left trying to answer the question: What if you have your greatest ever day and still don’t win?
The novel is out now via Red Dog Press.
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