Ginny Gilder

Author of Course Correction (Beacon Press)

Ginny Gilder is an Olympic silver medalist and a pioneering figure for women in sports, particularly within the rowing community during the Title IX era. A graduate of Yale University, she famously participated in the 1976 Women’s Crew “strip-in” protest to demand equal facilities for female athletes, a landmark moment in the history of college sports. Her athletic career is highlighted by a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships and a silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Gilder has established herself as a successful business leader and entrepreneur. She serves as the CEO of Gilder Office for Growth, a boutique investment advisory firm, and is a co-owner of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. Her memoir, Course Correction: A Story of Rowing and Resilience in the Wake of Title IX, chronicles her personal and professional journey, illustrating her lifelong commitment to equity and excellence.

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Praise for Course Correction

“Beautiful and important on many levels, Course Correction is about rowing and so much more…. Ultimately it is about the transforming power of love, and, dammit all, it made me cry.”