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Pub. Date
2018.
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The perseverance of Lindsey Vonn is inspiring. This engrossing narrative describes how Vonn overcame the estrangement from her father, numerous debilitating injuries, and difficult personal relationships to blossom into arguably the greatest World Cup alpine skier of all time. Readers understand the importance of setting goals, as Vonn did at age eight when she wrote of her desire to win Olympic gold. They learn as well about the need to battle through...
2) Lindsey Vonn
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Pub. Date
c2011
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Provides information about Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, her journey to become a professional skier, and her future plans.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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When Wilma Rudolph was a child, she couldn't walk, yet she overcame the odds to win three gold medals as an Olympic Sprinter in 1960, inspiring wonder. Young readers will delight in reading about Rudolph and athletes like her in Real Heroes of Sport: Heroic Comebacks.