No Retreat, No Surrender: The Inspiring Story of a World-Champion Sportsman and Cancer Warrior

Oscar Chalupsky is a record-breaking athlete who has won multiple global surfski championships, was the country's spokesman at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, and made history as the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships. In 2019, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and given six months to live. Despite this, he continues to paddle kayaks, play golf, and defies every doctor's prediction with his determination, medical treatment, exercise, and optimism. No Retreat, No Surrender is an uplifting account of his grit, perseverance, talent, and attitude, capturing the determined mindset of an inspirational sporting legend.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Few athletes can match the remarkable record of Oscar Chalupsky. At the tender age of fifteen, he achieved a historic feat by becoming the first person to win both the Junior and Senior Ironman titles on the same day at the South African National Lifesaving Championships. His achievements extended beyond the sporting arena, as he served as the country's spokesperson at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Oscar's prowess in surfskiing is truly remarkable, with an impressive twelve victories in the internationally renowned Molokai to Oahu World Surfski Marathon championships in Hawaii. His most recent triumph came at the age of forty-nine. However, life threw Oscar a curveball in 2019 when he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer. Doctors gave him a mere six months to live. Undeterred, Oscar approached his battle with unwavering determination. He continued to paddle kayaks, play golf, and embraced a holistic approach to his health, combining medical treatment, exercise, unwavering optimism, and an unbreakable spirit. To date, he has defied every doctor's prediction, proving that nothing can hinder his relentless pursuit of victory.

In this captivating book, Oscar relives some of his most exhilarating and nail-biting races, sharing the invaluable lessons he has learned from his triumphs on the international surf lifesaving, kayak, and surfski circuits. The final chapters delve into his courageous battle against cancer, the unwavering support of his family and friends, and his unwavering determination to live life on his terms, despite the dire circumstances. No Retreat, No Surrender is an uplifting account of grit, perseverance, talent, and attitude, vividly capturing the indomitable mindset of an inspirational sporting legend. Oscar Chalupsky's story is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and the human spirit. It reminds us that obstacles and challenges are merely stepping stones on the path to greatness. With his unwavering spirit and unwavering pursuit of victory, Oscar has inspired countless individuals to embrace their own dreams and never give up in the face of adversity. His journey is a shining example of how determination, perseverance, and a positive attitude can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 154 x 232 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781776390205