Autobiography of the black American athlete who, by winning the 100- and 200-meter dash, the 400-meter relay, and the broad jump at the 1936 Olympics, shattered Hitler's attempt to demonstrate "Aryan superiority.".
Tony is on the track team. He loves to run, but things get tough when he's put on a relay team.
Orton Middle School has lots of sports teams. That's a lot of "Fighting Elks" -- and every one of them has a story.
As the Istanbul Olympics loom near and an injury threatens record-breaking sprinter Paris Troy's chances of winning a gold medal, Paris is tempted by his brother into using performance-enhancing drugs.
Kevin Walker is determined to be a loner at Tubman High so no one will discover the secret that forced his family to move, but when he becomes the star of the track team, his rising popularity threatens everything.
"Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--Provided by publisher.
An introduction to the life and achievements of the star African-American track and field athlete describes how he took a stand against racism and made history by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olymplcs.
When Marko is attacked during early morning track training, the accusations fly about who is responsible for beating him with a baseball bat and leaving him for dead.
