McDougall, Chr?s

Beginning with the friendship Owens developed with his German rival in the 1936 summer Olympics, this book jumps back in time to describe Owens' impoverished childhood and his family's move north from Alabama to Ohio, followed by personal and career highlights. Numerous black-and-white photos accompany the text.

Provides an introduction to womens' track and field, reviews the history of the sport, and profiles some of the outstanding women athletes in track and field.