"Explores the life of Jesse Owens, including his childhood and family, his rise to excellence in track and field, his 1936 Olympic triumph, and his death and legacy"--Provided by publisher.

In 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person ever to win gold medals in the 100-meter sprint in two consecutive Olympic Games, a feat that would not be repeated for twenty years or exceeded for almost fifty. Tigerbelle chronicles Tyus's journey from her childhood as the daughter of a tenant dairy farmer, through her Olympic triumphs, and to her post-competition struggles to make a way for herself and other female athletes. Tigerbelle helps fill the...

Chris Cahill, a promising hurdler, finds needed emotional and athletic seasoning with a caring mentor Tory. After the two fall in love, their relationship is threatened as both vie for a spot on the U. S. Olympic team.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens, African-American Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

Describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.

A simple biography of the noted black track star who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

"The Ghost Runner, " John Tarrant, the extraordinary man whom nobody could stop. As a hapless teenage boxer in the 1950's, he'd been paid £17 in expenses. When he turned to distance running, he found himself banned for life. His amateur status had been compromised forever. Now he was fighting back, gate-crashing races all over Britain. No number on his shirt. No friends in high places. Soon he would be a record-breaker, one of the greatest long distance...