How do you summarize a life, not to mention one as extraordinary as Olympic present jumper Kevin Babington’s, in a single story? You merely can’t. You write a guide.
That’s exactly what Jeff Papows and Michael Cruciotti have completed.
Babington: Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration tells the unimaginable true story of a younger Irish horseman who crossed the Atlantic with a dream and went on to achieve the head of worldwide present leaping.
From his early days in Eire, to constructing a profitable enterprise in the USA, to representing Eire on the 2004 Olympic Video games in Athens aboard the legendary Carling King, Kevin’s journey is one outlined by willpower, sacrifice, and an unwavering love for horses.
However in August of 2019, every thing modified.
A catastrophic fall left Kevin paralyzed and dealing with the best problem of his life. What adopted was not the top of his story, however the starting of a brand new chapter—one constructed on braveness, resilience, household, friendship, and the help of a complete equestrian neighborhood.
By way of deeply private tales, humor, reflection, and unforgettable moments, the guide captures not solely Kevin’s accomplishments as an athlete, however the character of the person behind them.
It’s a narrative that serves to remind us that greatness will not be measured solely by victories within the ring, however by the energy to persist when confronted with life’s best obstacles.
As Papows writes in a reimagined scene from his favourite TV collection, The West Wing:
“Our destinies aren’t usually of our personal selecting. Neither Kevin nor any of us invented or anticipated the tragedy and challenges that arrived for Kevin that day within the Hamptons. The true testomony to Kevin’s braveness and tenacity, nonetheless, it’s the energy he reveals day by day in rising to satisfy that problem, as a result of it did the truth is arrive.
“In these troubled instances, we want heroes greater than ever. Heroes who present us the trail to attain what’s nice, who rise above each problem, not for themselves, however for others. However each time we predict we now have measured our capability to satisfy a problem, we glance to Kevin. And I’m reminded that that capability might be limitless.”
Babington: Triumph, Tragedy, Inspiration is now accessible for pre-sale.
All proceeds from the guide will profit the Kevin Babington Basis and its mission to help present leaping athletes who’ve suffered catastrophic spinal twine accidents.
Pre-order your copy right now!
When you look forward to that (books ship in early July 2026), get a glimpse into his fascinating story right here.
