The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat

The Man Who Ran Faster Than Everyone: The Story of Tom Longboat
Jack Batten (Author)

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Tom Longboat was a hero. A member of the Onondaga Nation, he was born on the Six Nations reserve in Oshwegen, near Brantford, Ontario. Despite poverty, poor training, and prejudice, Longboat went on to become one of the world’s best runners. In 1907, at the height of his fame, he won the Boston Marathon and ran in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Longboat was one of the best-known people of his day, and certainly the most prominent member of the Six Nations. Throughout his career he had to race against opponents, as well as rumors of illegal running activities. Nevertheless, he maintained his dignity, and his achievements still inspire people who understand the great pleasure of running, and running fast.

• Rank: #1115403 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-12
• Released on: 2002-03-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.54" h x 7.32" w x .31" l, .42 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Runner (Childhood of Famous Americans)

Wilma Rudolph: Olympic Runner (Childhood of Famous Americans)
Jo Harper (Author), Meryl Henderson (Illustrator)
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An inspiring story of the first American female athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games shares her triumphs over childhood illnesses to become a high school basketball player. A Childhood Of Famous Americans title.

• Rank: #288257 in Books
• Brand: Aladdin
• Model: 9780689858734
• Published on: 2004-01-01
• Released on: 2004-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.68" h x 5.00" w x .55" l, .28 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Sidney Crosby (Superstars! (Crabtree))

Sidney Crosby (Superstars! (Crabtree))
Kylie Burns (Author)

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• Rank: #2182778 in Books
• Published on: 2013-10-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .25 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals

How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals
Michael Phelps (Author), Alan Abrahamson (Author), Ward Jenkins (Illustrator)
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What does it take to win eight gold medals?

Napping away three summer vacations?

Eating enough broccoli to fill the back of a pickup truck?

Swimming the length of the Great Wall of China three times?

• Rank: #79641 in Books
• Brand: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Model: FBA-|281251
• Published on: 2009-06-02
• Released on: 2009-06-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.98" h x 11.02" w x .51" l, .95 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

The 2012 London Olympics: An unofficial guide

The 2012 London Olympics: An unofficial guide
Nick Hunter (Author)
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The 2012 London Olympics offers up-to-the-minute information about this forthcoming world event, including the countdown to 2012, an overview of Olympic venues for 2012, athletes to watch, and sports that will be featuring. It also includes Going for Gold fact boxes, a map of Olympic venues and a timeline of Olympic history.

• Rank: #118736 in Books
• Brand: Heinemann-Raintree
• Published on: 2011-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.51" h x 7.52" w x .20" l, .25 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Olympic Gymnastics: Gymnastics (Great Moments in Olympic History)

Olympic Gymnastics: Gymnastics (Great Moments in Olympic History)
Adam B. Hofstetter (Author)

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• Rank: #194963 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-30
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 48 pages

Rapid Ray: The Story Ray Lewis

Rapid Ray: The Story Ray Lewis
John Cooper (Author)

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Rapid Ray Lewis was arguably the fastest man of his generation. He won medals in the 1932 Olympics and the 1934 British Empire Games, and countless races in North America. Remarkable achievements for any man – but all the more remarkable because Lewis had to race poverty and prejudice. The geat-grandson of slaves, he worked as a porter on the railway, and trained by running alongside the tracks when the train was stopped on the prairies.

Rapid Ray is far more than a sports autobiography; it is as much a history of one man’s battle for equality as it is a history of Olympic-level track. Throughout his long life – he is now in his nineties – Ray Lewis has fought discrimination not only in sports, but in every walk of life.

• Rank: #106542 in Books
• Brand: Tundra Books
• Published on: 2002-09-10
• Released on: 2002-09-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.52" h x 5.20" w x .35" l, .36 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages