olympic athletes

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Gravity

Sixteen-year-old Gravity Delgado has been breaking records and competitors since she started boxing with a legendary coach at age twelve, and now will reach the Olympics if her home life and romance do not distract her.

Usain Bolt

2018
Simple text and photographs offer a brief biography of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, winner of nine gold medals in the Olympics.

Simone Biles

2018
Simple text and photographs offer a brief biography of Olympic gymnast Simone biles.

Ibtihaj Muhammad

Olympic fencer
A biography of American fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who was the first Muslim-American woman to earn an Olympic medal.

Laurie Hernandez

Olympic gymnast
2017
A biography of American gymnast Laurie Hernandez, who won two medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Simone Biles

Olympic gymnast
2017
A biography of American Olympic-level gymnast Simone Biles.

Simone Biles

2017
A brief biography of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

Usain Bolt

Olympic sprinter
2017
A biography of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, winner of nine gold medals in the Olympics.

Simone Biles

2017
Simple text and photographs offer a brief biography of Olympic gymnast Simone biles.

Zion unmatched

2021
"This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought rise as a high school wrestler to his current rigorous training to prepare as an elite athlete on the world stage. Included are a biography and a note from Zion."--Provided by publisher.
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