"Jesse Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens won four gold medals, combating Adolf Hitler's message of Nazi superiority"--Provided by publisher.
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.