olympic athletes

The author, an Olympic gold medalist wrestler, presents a memoir of his and his wrestler brother's destructive relationship with philanthropist John du Pont, and the murder of his brother by du Pont while the brothers were training at du Pont's Foxcatcher Farm sports center.

Meet Lauria Hernandez - gymnastics icon and Olympic gold medalist. At sixteen years old, Laurie has already made many of her dreams come true - and yet it's only the beginning for this incredible athlete and Olympic gymnast. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn in 2016 when she was chosen to be part of the US Olympic gymnastis team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. She then danced her way into everyone's hearts while competing on - and winning! - the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars.

A young adult adaptation of the account of American lieutenant Louis Zamperini's experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II after his plane crashed in the Pacific ocean and he was captured by the Japanese.

"Describes the origins of women's competitive swimming in the United States, covering many obstacles to safe swimming opportunities, including restrictive beliefs about physical abilities, access to safe clean water, bathing suits that did not allow for movement, and opposition from official sporting organizations"--Provided by publisher.

A brief overview of the life of swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Kitty Pangborn, having found work at a detective agency, owned by P.I. Dex Theroux, after her father commits suicide when the stock market crashes, finds herself trying to determine who is threatening a young equestrienne aiming to be the first horsewoman to compete at an Olympic level just before the 1932 Olympic Games.

Photographs and text profile Olympians from around the world, describing the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Fanny Blankers-Koen, Abebe Bikila, Carl Lewis, Cathy Freeman, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and others.

A Biography of the Jamaican track and field star which documents his childhood, his setbecks, his record-breaking wins, and his life off the track.