Kind of Grace: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Female Athlete more books like this

by Jackie Joyner-Kersee

An autobiography of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who has competed in the last four Olympics and dominated the women's decathlon, in spite of being a chronic asthmatic.

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Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith more books like this

by Tommie Smith, David Steele

At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates forty years later. In this, his autobiography, Smith fills out the story of that moment - how it came to be ...

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Jesse Owens more books like this

by Thomas Streissguth

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and challenged Hitler's notion of Aryan superiority.

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The Best That I Can Be: An Autobiography more books like this

by Rafer Johnson, Philip Goldberg, Tom Brokaw (Introduction by)

An autobiography of Rafer Johnson, famous for winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1960 Olympic Games.

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The Man Who Could Fly more books like this

by Bob Beamon, Milana Walter Beamon

Throughout his turbulent early life, 1968 Olympic champion Bob Beamon held to the belief that something better awaited him. At last, in his own words, Beamon reveals the man behind the legend, with all his faults and foibles.

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Jesse Owens: Track-And-Field Champion more books like this

by Judy Monroe, Dr. Kenneth W Goings (Consultant editor)

A brief introduction to the life of Jesse Owens, the African American track star who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics.

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Jesse Owens more books like this

by Tony Gentry

A biography of the track and field star who won three gold medals in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

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The Olympics and Me more books like this

by Bruce Jenner

The 1976 Olympics decathlon winner discusses his life, his Olympic experiences, the decathlon, and his involvement in the Special Olympics.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee more books like this

by Carl R Green

A biography of the Olympic track and field star who has excelled in the long jump and heptathlon.

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Track & Field more books like this

by Michael Goodman, Steve Potts, Skip Berry

Presents "great" moments in Olympic history that have taken place in track and field events, highlighting performances by athletes that were particularly spectacular.

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Running for Jesus more books like this

by Jerry Jenkins, Madeline Jackson

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Jesse Owens more books like this

by Wayne Coffey

A biography of the track star who overcame childhood illness and racial prejudice to win four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics.

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Bruce Jenner: Decathlon Winner more books like this

by Nathan Aaseng

A biography of the young American whose four years of intense training enabled him to win the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics.

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Jesse Owens more books like this

by Philip Steele

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Carl Lewis more books like this

by Steve Klots

-- Critically acclaimed biographies of history's most notable African-Americans -- Straightforward and objective writing -- Lavishly illustrated with photographs and memorabilia -- Essential for multicultural studies

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Marion Jones, Atleta de Categori Internacional: World Class Runner more books like this

by Heather Feldman, Marion Jones, Joy Paige

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Dan O'Brien more books like this

by Bill Gutman

Describes the training, competitions, and triumph over an attention deficit disorder of the winner of the decathlon in the 1996 Olympic games.

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Jesse Owens: Champion Athlete more books like this

by Tony Gentry

- Each book focuses on the contribution made by the figure and his or her influence on later generations - "In Their Own Words" boxes feature quotes from the subject - "Did you Know?" boxes highlight short pieces of little-known information about the person - The final chapter in each book delves into the legacy of the leader's thoughts and deeds ...

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Abel Kiviat, National Champion: Twentieth-Century Track & Field and the Melting Pot more books like this

by Alan S Katchen

Abel Kiviat (1892-1991) was one of track and field's legendary personalities, a world record-holder and Olympic medalist in the metric mile. A teenage prodigy, he defeated Hall of Fame runners in Madison Square Garden before his twentieth birthday. Alan S. Katchen brings Kiviat's fascinating story to life and re-creates a lost world, when track ...

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