“I had the pleasure of training with Pauline for two years. She runs the same way she writes—without fear. It’s time for the world to know Pauline Davis.” – Donovan Bailey, two-time Olympic champion & three-time world champion

“I have known Pauline for years and have always admired her—not only for her athletic success, but also for her determination and refusal to quit on her dreams.” -Michael Johnson, American sprinting legend & four-time Olympic gold medalist

“A great read! I truly loved this book. I couldn’t put it down! I give it two ‘hooves’ up! Very well written, the paper is high quality, and I will be ordering more for Christmas gifts!” – Review for ‘Pigs of Paradise’

“Davis debuts with an exhilarating look at her remarkable life and career, from her youth in the Bahamas to her success across five Olympic games.  This tale of determination will enthrall athletes and humanists alike.” – Publishers Weekly

“Pauline Davis is a brilliant example of Bahamian excellence and perseverance.”  – Lenny Kravitz, multiple Grammy Award-winning artist

Olympian Pauline Davis’ book ‘Running Sideways’ released this week

by | Mar 9, 2022 | News |

Inspiring story of Pauline Davis, the Bahamian double gold medalist who defied the odds and won world acclaim

Book signing at Goodman’s Bay set for March 8

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — If Bahamians are looking for heroes, they don’t have to look very far. Just Over-the-Hill, a girl with grit started running sideways, usually barefoot, carrying buckets of water from a public pump and looking over her shoulder to stay steps ahead of the boys who chased and frightened her. Sometimes she beat them back by running straight up a palm tree.

Her name was Pauline Davis.

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