women olympic athletes

"Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen world championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships to her name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world. Her charming spirit and impressive athletic skills have made Katie a popular role model for young swimmers, and everyone is eager to see what she achieves in the future"--.

"Engaging images accompany information about Diana Taurasi. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--.

"This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Breanna Stewart"--.

"This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Sue Bird"--.

Greek American actress, filmmaker, writer, and Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas writes a memoir discussing her mother's suicide that led to her search for female role models. She describes her struggle with post-Olympic depression, important moments in her life, and the lessons she learned that made her brave in her career as an athlete and as an artist.

"... introduces readers to woman athletes who have excelled in their sports because of their passion, their skills and their persistence"--Provided by publisher.

"In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing home the gold"--.

"Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the first Olympian to win three freestyle skiing medals in one Olympics. Zoom into the life and career of this free-ski champion"--.

"Over the years, many women have made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--.

"Illustrated profiles of the greatest women gymnasts of all time"--Provided by publisher.