Description: The story of the courageous woman who overcame a debilitating illness to go on to become an Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.
Synopsis The story of the courageous woman who overcame a debilitating illness to go on to become an Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.
Details
Publication Date:
1998-09-01
Series:
Overcoming the Odds
Size
Length:
48 pages
Height:
9.0 in
Width:
7.0 in
Thickness:
0.2 in
Weight:
4.8 oz
Publisher's Note Describes the life and career of the African American track and field champion who overcame the effects of Graves' disease and radiation therapy to win Olympic gold.