women athletes

Chronicles the life of Olympic swimmer Jenny Thompson, discussing how she overcame peer pressure to follow her dreams.

Discusses the benefits of participating in sports, choosing the right sport, stories on the impact of sports in real girls' lives, nutrition and exercise information, how to get an athletic scholarship, and more.

Profiles 250 women athletes from the twentieth century who have achieved remarkable success in their chosen sports, and describes some of the more memorable moments in the history of women's sports.

Profiles nine female athletes whose determination inspired them to become the best in their sport.

Contains essays that examine the sports achievements of more than twenty-five female athletes.

Discusses the lives and athletic accomplishments of six women: Althea Gibson, Wilma Rudolph, Janet Guthrie, Debi Thomas, Sheryl Swoopes, and Pat Head Summitt.

Chronicles the lives and achievements of talented women athletes, including speed skater Bonnie Blair, gymnast Nadia Comenici, and track athlete Wilma Rudolph.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide biographical and career information on over 150 American women athletes who have made significant contributions to their sports, and includes a general bibliography, and photographs.