Unbelievable

The story of Chad le Clos is a story of family. It traces Le Clos school years, his early swimming days, and his trail of achievements leading up to the 2012 Olympics, where he beat his hero and world champion Michael Phelps to win gold. It is a story of incredible dedication, commitment and support.

A major part of the book is about Le Clos' very close family relationships and those with friends. His parents, siblings, coach and close friends are all heard, and a picture emerges of a very wellgrounded, modest and committed young man. His now famous dad Bert, whose exclamation on TV at the London Olympics gave the book its title, is a larger than life figure in the book.

Unbelievable! goes behind the scenes as Le Clos discloses what it took for him as a 20-year-old boy from Durban to beat the man who had inspired him to become an Olympian. It is a book to inspire young people especially to achieve through unremitting effort and to fill everyone else with a sense of South African pride.