Sports heroes and legends

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Michelle Kwan

2004
Presents a career biography of American figure skater Michelle Kwan, tracing her record of success from childhood through the 2003-2004 skating season.

Ichiro Suzuki

2004
Presents a short biography of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to make it into the American major leagues and chronicles the popularity of baseball in Japan following World War Two, Suzki's passion for the game, and his rise to the top.

Wilma Rudolph

2006
Profiles the life of legendary athlete Wilma Rudolph, describing how she became a gold metalist at the 1960 Olympic games after, earlier in her life, she was told she would never walk.

Lance Armstrong

2006
Chronicles the life of history-making bicycling champion Lance Armstrong, describing his childhood, relationship with his mother, start in sports, marriage and divorce, battle with cancer, and Tour de France victories.

Tony Dungy

2009
Examines the life and career of Tony Dungy, discussing hisyouth and education, college football experiences, and success as a coach with the National Football League.

Muhammad Ali

2006
A biography of former heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali that profiles his childhood, famous fights, and conversion to Islam.

Tom Brady

2010
Biography of Tom Brady who excelled in sports from an early age and played both football and baseball in high school. He played for the Michigan Wolverines in college and eventually went pro for the New England Patriots and led them to a Super Bowl victory in his second season.

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