Trailblazers

A History of Women in Fighting Sports

by Jennings, L. A.

eBook - 2015

Denver-based author, scholar, and MMA gym owner L.A. Jennings examines the hidden history of women in boxing, wrestling and other combat sports as far back as the 18th century. Denver-based author, scholar, and MMA gym owner L.A. Jennings examines the hidden history of women in boxing, wrestling and other combat sports as far back as the 18th century. Show less

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American Masters

Billie Jean King

Streaming Video - 2014

Through Billie Jean's own words and interviews with numerous famous women and athletes, the film illustrates the life of a woman whose journey transformed from a battle for personal glory to encompass a sociopolitical battle for equality for all. Through Billie Jean's own words and interviews with numerous famous women and athletes, the film illustrates the life of a woman whose journey transformed from a battle for personal glory to encompass a sociopolitical battle for equality for all. Show less

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Fire on the Track

Betty Robinson and the Triumph of the Early Olympic Women

by Montillo, Roseanne

eBook - 2017

Women’s track trailblazer Betty Robinson’s career almost came to an end after a plane crash left her re-learning to walk. Against all odds, she returned t...Show more Women’s track trailblazer Betty Robinson’s career almost came to an end after a plane crash left her re-learning to walk. Against all odds, she returned to the Olympic stage in the 1936 Berlin Games. This page-turning account includes the amazing stories of Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes, the first female African-Americans to represent their country in the Olympics. Show less

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Burn the Ships

Downloadable Video - 2017

Facing the barriers placed on the women's professional softball, one player and her team sacrifice it all while refusing to choose between their livelihood and their dreams. Facing the barriers placed on the women's professional softball, one player and her team sacrifice it all while refusing to choose between their livelihood and their dreams. Show less

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Proud

Living My American Dream

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

eBook - 2018

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first Muslim American woman to earn a medal at the Olympic Games. She was also the first f...Show more At the 2016 Summer Olympics, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first Muslim American woman to earn a medal at the Olympic Games. She was also the first female Muslim American to wear a hijab in Olympic competition. In this inspiring memoir, Muhammad chronicles her experiences breaking boundaries both in life and in sports. Show less

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Counting Coup

A True Story of Basketball and Honor on the Little Big Horn

by Colton, Larry

eBook - 2000

Journalist Larry Colton chronicles a season of a girls’ basketball team on the Crow Reservation in Montana, highlighting the talent and drive of teenager Sharon LaForge. A real-life story of courage, struggle, and perseverance. Journalist Larry Colton chronicles a season of a girls’ basketball team on the Crow Reservation in Montana, highlighting the talent and drive of teenager Sharon LaForge. A real-life story of courage, struggle, and perseverance. Show less

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Crawl of Fame

Julie Moss and the Fifteen Feet That Created An Ironman Triathlon Legend

by Moss, Julie

eBook - 2018

For a college research project, Julie Moss competed in the 1982 Ironman, losing her lead when she collapsed 50 feet from the finish. Pulling herself on ha...Show more For a college research project, Julie Moss competed in the 1982 Ironman, losing her lead when she collapsed 50 feet from the finish. Pulling herself on hands and knees across the finish line, Julie became an instant icon. In her memoir, Julie describes finding her greater purpose while lying across that finish line and how, as a woman, athlete, endurance sports symbol and, now, iconic figure, that greater purpose defined her life and inspires others. Show less

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Venus and Serena

Downloadable Video - 2013

An inspiring and unobscured look at how these two women became the greatest "sister act" seen in professional tennis. An inspiring and unobscured look at how these two women became the greatest "sister act" seen in professional tennis. Show less

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Wonder Girl

The Magnificent Sporting Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias

by Van Natta, Don

Downloadable Audiobook - 2011

By the age of 13, Babe Didrikson had declared her intention to become the world’s greatest female athlete. She achieved her goal, becoming a champion in g...Show more By the age of 13, Babe Didrikson had declared her intention to become the world’s greatest female athlete. She achieved her goal, becoming a champion in golf, track, basketball, and baseball during the 1920s and 30s. This well-written biography presents Didrikson’s remarkable life in enjoyable detail. Show less

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