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Book Synopsis Top 10 American Women Sprinters by : Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn
Download or read book Top 10 American Women Sprinters written by Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has enjoyed a rich tradition in Olympic sprinting. Many of the greatest athletes to bring home the gold for the U.S. track team have been women sprinters. In the past, legendary runners such as Evelyn Ashford, Wilma Rudolph, and Wyomia Tyus crossed the finish line victorious for the United States. Today, Olympic champions Gail Deevers and Gwen Torrance continue to make their country proud of its women sprinters.
Book Synopsis A to Z of American Women in Sports by : Paula Edelson
Download or read book A to Z of American Women in Sports written by Paula Edelson and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents biographical profiles of important women in sports history, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.
Book Synopsis Top 10 American Men Sprinters by : Ron Knapp
Download or read book Top 10 American Men Sprinters written by Ron Knapp and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the world's fastest men, champion sprinters are some of the most exciting athletes to watch. The United States has been lucky to have some of the greatest sprinters of all-time representing the country in the Olympic Games. From the ground breaking sprinters of the past, such as Jesse Owens and Tommie Smith, to the record-setters of today, such as Carl Lewis and Michael Johnson, author Ron Knapp looks at ten of the greatest sprinters in American history. Also profiled are Henry Carr, Bob Hayes, Jim Hines, Bobby Joe Morrow, Charlie Paddock, and Eddie Tolan.
Book Synopsis Top 10 American Women's Olympic Gold Medalists by : Christin Ditchfield
Download or read book Top 10 American Women's Olympic Gold Medalists written by Christin Ditchfield and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles ten of the best American women's Olympic gold medalists in history including Babe Didrikson, Peggy Fleming, Florence Griffith-Joyner, and Kristi Yamaguchi.
Book Synopsis Outstanding Women Athletes by : Janet Woolum
Download or read book Outstanding Women Athletes written by Janet Woolum and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1992 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty women athletes from 19 different sports from the late nineteenth century to 1991 are included in this source which highlights women's sporting experienced in America. A few of the women are not American, but fall into the category of "influencing" American sports. The work is in there sections. Part 1 is a history of women's sports; the second part contains the biographies, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is about 2 pages with a photograph, some with performances charted, and all with suggestions for further reading. The appendices list Olympic women medallists by sport, awards and championships, and arranges the athletes in the book by sport. Coverage overlaps but does not duplicate "Condon's Great Women Athletes." Recommended for middle and senior high schools.
Book Synopsis Good for a Girl by : Lauren Fleshman
Download or read book Good for a Girl written by Lauren Fleshman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The rawness of Good for a Girl serves as a push to demand that the next crop of female athletes has it better.” —The Washington Post “A must read—for anyone who loves running, for anyone who has a daughter, and for anyone who cares about creating a better future for young women.” — One of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, Lauren Fleshman has grown up in the world of running. But every step of the way, she has seen how our sports systems—originally designed for men and boys—fail women and girls. Girls drop out of sports at alarming rates once they hit puberty, and female collegiate athletes routinely fall victim to injury, eating disorders, or mental health struggles as they try to force their way past a natural dip in performance for women of their age. Written with heart and verve, Good for a Girl is Fleshman’s story of falling in love with running, being pushed to her limits and succumbing to injuries, and fighting for a better way for female athletes. Drawing on not only her own story but also emerging research on the physiology and psychology of young athletes of any gender, Fleshman gives voice to the often-silent experience of the female athlete and argues that the time has come to rebuild competitive sports with women at their center.
Book Synopsis Top 10 Women's Sports Legends by : Jeff Savage
Download or read book Top 10 Women's Sports Legends written by Jeff Savage and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the top ten players of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Download or read book Fast Track written by Suzy Favor-Hamilton and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2004-07-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As she prepares for the 2004 Summer Olympics, our best hope for middle-distance gold tells young women runners where they go wrong--and shares the training and nutrition secrets that put her own career on the fast track Suzy Favor-Hamilton is the premier female middle-distance runner in the United States, whose many honors include 6 U.S. National Championships, 9 NCAA Titles, and 4 Big Ten Athlete of the Year Awards (now called the Suzy Favor award). In this book, she teams up with Jose Antonio, Ph.D., one of the pre-eminent exercise and sports nutrition scientists in the country, to show young female runners how to improve at their favorite sport. Currently there are 4.6 million women in the United States who run 100 days or more each year. In Fast Track they will discover: - How much, how hard, and when to train (and rest) - The pros and cons of strength training, cross-training, stretching, and other non-running exercises - How to avoid the top ten mistakes runners usually make - Why Suzy's diet program is very different than is generally recommended-and how this program has led to dramatic improvements in her running and in her life off the track Suzy's real-world experience competing at the highest level in athletics combined with Dr. Antonio's in-depth knowledge of exercise and nutrition science will make this book a 'must read' for all female runners-both competitive and recreational-who want to go faster, play harder, and minimize the risk of injury.
Book Synopsis Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story by : Wyomia Tyus
Download or read book Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story written by Wyomia Tyus and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the Track and Field Writers of America’s 2018 Armory Foundation Book Award "Tyus proves as winning a storyteller as she was a runner...The 'a' in Wyomia is silent, but thankfully, the woman who owns that name is not." --New York Times Book Review "Tigerbelle offers a fresh perspective on the history of women's sports in the United States. From her one-of-a-kind accomplishments on the track to her contributions to equal pay and publicity for women through the Women's Sports Foundation, Wyomia Tyus has earned her place in the pantheon of American sports sheroes and heroes." --Billie Jean King A Women's National Book Association selection for the National Reading Group Month Great Group Reads for 2018! "The story of Tyus and the Tennessee State Tigerbelles has been likened to The Hidden Figures of women's sports, and the comparison is apt. Though Tyus never graced the cover of a Wheaties box or Sports Illustrated, she and her teammates became an unparalleled force in track and field, breaking barriers, setting records, and challenging the racism and sexism of their era." --LitHub "Wyomia Tyus may not be as well known as Wilma Rudolph or Billie Jean King, but her athletic accomplishments and life story are equally captivating, as related in this remarkable and inspiring memoir...This deeply moving book by one of our greatest athletes makes indelible statements about integrity, growing up black in the South, social activism, gender equality, and inclusion." --Booklist, STARRED review "One of the standout athletes of the [1960s]...Carl Lewis, Gail Devers, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Usain Bolt later joined Tyus in the multiple Olympic 100m titles club, but Tyus, a standout of Ed Temple's Tennessee State Tigerbelles track teams, will always be the first." --NBC Sports Online "Olympic sprinting champion Tyus' moving memoir not only recounts her athletic triumphs but it also makes indelible statements about growing up black in the South, social activism, gender equality, and inclusion." --Booklist, "Top 10 Sports Nonfiction: 2018" "Wyomia Tyus' descriptions of the Tigerbelles' team unity, the friendships that developed even in the midst of hard times, and their eventual championships, both individually and as a team, provide a look at a time and era in sports and women's history that doesn't get nearly the exposure as it deserves...Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story is a book all fans of any sport, but particularly those who love track and field, will enjoy. But it also covers an equally important slice of history, both for HBCUs and women's sports, that should never be forgotten nor undervalued." --The Tennessee Tribune In 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person ever to win gold medals in the 100-meter sprint in two consecutive Olympic Games, a feat that would not be repeated for twenty years or exceeded for almost fifty. Tigerbelle chronicles Tyus's journey from her childhood as the daughter of a tenant dairy farmer through her Olympic triumphs to her post-competition struggles to make a way for herself and other female athletes. The Hidden Figures of sport, Tigerbelle helps to fill the gap currently occupying Black women's place in American history, providing insight not only on what it takes to be a champion but also on what it means to stake out an identity in an often hostile world. Tyus's exciting and uplifting story offers inspiration to readers from all walks of life. With a foreword by MSNBC host Joy Reid, and an afterword by sportswriter Dave Zirin.
Book Synopsis Top 10 Women Gymnasts by : Septima Green
Download or read book Top 10 Women Gymnasts written by Septima Green and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the gymnastic careers of ten of the best women who have competed in the sport: Svetlana Boguinskaia, Vera Caslavska, Nadia Comaneci, Dominique Dawes, Olga Korbut, Larissa Latynina, Shannon Miller, Lilia Podkopayeva, Mary Lou Retton, and Kerri Strug.
Book Synopsis Black American Women in Olympic Track and Field by : Michael D. Davis
Download or read book Black American Women in Olympic Track and Field written by Michael D. Davis and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on African-American women who have participated in Olympic track and field events from 1932 to 1988.
Download or read book Wilma Rudolph written by Anne E. Schraff and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio to become an Olympic medal-winning runner.
Book Synopsis Top 10 Women's Basketball Stars by : Jeff Savage
Download or read book Top 10 Women's Basketball Stars written by Jeff Savage and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: League and Olympic champions, Hall of Famers, and yesterday's heroes are included in this discussion of great women basketball stars.
Download or read book Women Who Win written by Lisa Taggart and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interviews with twelve top female athletes offer insight into what motivates their training and enables their winning achievements, in a series of personal accounts that features behind-the-scenes insight into the challenges that have been faced by such women as Jamilah Star, Deena Kastor, and Lynn Hill.
Book Synopsis Women Athletes by : Sherri Mabry Gordon
Download or read book Women Athletes written by Sherri Mabry Gordon and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when girls and women were discouraged from participating in sports. Thanks to the women who ignored societys rules and also to a piece of legislation called Title IX, girls in the United Statesand around the worldbegan flocking to tracks, fields, and courts to enjoy all the benefits that come from playing a sport. This book celebrates women athletes through the ages, from early Olympians to present powerhouses like Serena Williams and Missy Franklin. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index.
Download or read book Bravey written by Alexi Pappas and published by Dial Press Trade Paperback. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker and writer Alexi Pappas shares what she’s learned about confidence, self-reliance, mental health, embracing pain, and achieving your dreams. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE • “Heartbreaking and hilarious.”—Mindy Kaling • “A beautiful read.”—Ruth Reichl • “Essential guidance to anyone dreaming big dreams.”—Shalane Flanagan • “I couldn’t put it down.”—Adam Grant run like a bravey sleep like a baby dream like a crazy replace can’t with maybe When “Renaissance runner” (New York Times) Alexi Pappas—Olympic athlete, actress, filmmaker, and writer—was four years old, her mother died by suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas’s life and setting her on a search for female role models. When her father signed his bereaved daughter up for sports teams as a way to keep her busy, female athletes became the first women Pappas looked up to, and her Olympic dream was born. At the same time, Pappas had big creative dreams, too: She wanted to make movies, write, and act. Despite setbacks and hardships, Pappas refused to pick just one lane. She put in a tremendous amount of hard work and wouldn’t let anything stand in her way until she achieved all of her dreams, however unrelated they may seem to outsiders. In a single year, 2016, she made her Olympic debut as a distance runner and wrote, directed, and starred in her first feature film. But great highs are often accompanied by deep lows; with joy comes sorrow. In Bravey, Pappas fearlessly and honestly shares her battle with post-Olympic depression and describes how she emerged on the other side as a thriving and self-actualized woman. Unflinching, exuberant, and always entertaining, Bravey showcases Pappas’s signature, charming voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both an athlete and an artist—foremost among them, how to be brave. Pappas’s experiences reveal how we can all overcome hardship, befriend pain, celebrate victory, relish the loyalty found in teammates, and claim joy. In short: how every one of us can become a bravey.
Book Synopsis Top 10 American Men's Olympic Gold Medalists by : Ron Knapp
Download or read book Top 10 American Men's Olympic Gold Medalists written by Ron Knapp and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winning a gold medal for his or her country is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed upon an athlete. Author Ron Knapp has chosen ten men whose inspirational stories have made them role models for young athletes everywhere. Among those profiled are legendary Olympians such as Greg Barton, Dick Button, Eddie Eagan, Eric Heiden, Greg Louganis, Billy Mills, Edwin Moses, Dan O'Brien, Jesse Owens, and Mark Spitz.
