Lindsay Shoop’s competitive spirit manifested itself into an Olympic gold medal in rowing at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing and later garnered an induction into the National Rowing Hall of Fame. The 39-year-old UVA alumna and Charlottesville native athlete-turned-coach and public speaker added another accolade to her portfolio recently: book author. “Better Late Than Never” outlines Shoop’s struggles with depression and encourage athletes to pursue their dreams.