Date:
Contact:
January 18, 2011
Shanon Stowe, Publicity Director
615-371-7784
[email protected]
CENTER STREET SIGNS I ’ M H E R E T O W I N , BY
WORLD CHAMPION TRIATHLETE CHRIS “MACCA” MCCORMACK
(New York, NY) Hachette Book Group announced today that it will publish I’M HERE
TO WIN, by the world’s top ranked triathlete and winner of the 2010 Ironman World
Championship, Chris McCormack. The book is scheduled for publication in June 2011 on
the Center Street imprint.
Australian Chris McCormack, or “Macca,” as he is called, is a world class athlete, a fierce
competitor, and has made triathlon history with the most Ironman distance victories. His
list of victories includes:
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2-Time Ironman World Champion
ITU Olympic Distance World Champion
ITU World Cup Series Champion
7-Time World Cup Champion
12-Time Ironman Champion
GoodWill Games Gold Medalist
Last year, Macca won the 2010 Ironman Championship, an incredible feat – particularly for
someone at age 37, and evidence of the drive, determination, and heart that have made him
the #1 triathlete in the world. With sponsors ranging from Under Armour Performance Apparel, Clif Bar, and Specialized
bicycles to Yankz shoelaces, and with an upcoming feature on the front of the iconic Wheaties box (the first time a nonAmerican has been featured), Macca is a force to be reckoned with.
In I’M HERE TO WIN, Macca tells the story of his rise to the top and shares his strategies for success, including some of
his most important training and motivational tips. His practical advice will help readers develop their own training routines,
diet and exercise programs, and race strategies. From weekend warriors who casually compete, to seasoned veterans who need
that extra push, I’M HERE TO WIN provides insight into the mind of a true champion with excitement and inspiration on
every page.
"Chris McCormack may be the world’s greatest athlete," said Rolf Zettersten, Senior Vice President and Publisher for Center
Street. "I’M HERE TO WIN is an amazing book that reveals Macca's training secrets, his nutrition science, and his racing
strategies. This book is destined as a sports classic for athletes in any sport who want to come out on top."
The book was acquired by Rolf Zettersten and will be edited by Senior Editor Kate Hartson. Jillian Manus of Manus Media
and Literary Agency, Inc., and Scott Fairchild of the Fairchild Management Group represented the author.
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About Center Street:
Center Street publishes for the general market in a number of categories including Fiction, Self-Help, Inspiration, Business,
Memoir, History, and Health & Fitness, and has published a number of bestselling titles including books by Ted Dekker,
Karen Kingsbury, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and John Maxwell.
About Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading trade publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the secondlargest publisher in the world. HBG publishes under the divisions of Little, Brown and Company, Little Brown Books for
Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, FaithWords, Center Street, Orbit, and Hachette Digital.