This book isn't about the most amazing sports victories; it is about how important it is not give up and about learning to overcome life's many challenges and fighting for what you believe in. It delves into examples of some sportspersons who have been able to innovate or fight against prejudice.
Athletes featured: Muhammad Ali (USA), Dick Fosbury (USA), Gerry López (USA), Edurne Pasaban (Spain), Gertrude Ederle (USA), Jackie Robinson (USA), André Agassi (France), Sonja Henie (Norway), Pelé (Brazil), Gino Bartali & Fausto Coppi (Italy), Nadia Comâneci (Romania), Katherine Switzer (Germany), Harry Vardon (UK), Chester Williams (South Africa), Ma Long (China), Patty McGee (USA).
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MIA CASSANY is an author of children's books living in Barcelona, Spain. Her latest book is Animalkind (Prestel). VICTOR MEDINA is an illustrator living in Madrid, Spain. He was shortlisted for the 2017 World Illustration Awards.
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