Book Description
This book tells the inspiring story of a swim club that accepted minority swimmers when others would not, a swim coach who could not swim, and his five young swimmers who became Olympic gold medalists.
Author : Bill George
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,23 MB
Release : 2023-05-10
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ISBN : 9781538173718
This book tells the inspiring story of a swim club that accepted minority swimmers when others would not, a swim coach who could not swim, and his five young swimmers who became Olympic gold medalists.
Author : Bill George
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 35,81 MB
Release : 2023-05-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1538173727
This book tells the inspiring story of a swim club that accepted minority swimmers when others would not, a swim coach who could not swim, and his five young swimmers who became Olympic gold medalists.
Author : Tera Bradham
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 38,11 MB
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 142455893X
Tera Bradham was born to prove people wrong. The fastest swimmer her age in the United States by age ten, many believed “Tera the Terror” was destined for the Olympics. Her fiercely competitive spirit and unmatched intensity knew no limits until Tera suffered a sudden, devastating shoulder injury that derailed her promising career. Although she trusted in God, she also wrestled with doubts of his goodness throughout subsequent years of misdiagnoses, chronic pain, and crippling disappointment. Her injury finally forced her to fully surrender to God. Then her miracle came, or so she thought. Her shoulder was successfully reconstructed, and after two more years of grueling recovery, Tera found the courage to swim again and pursue her dreams with renewed faith. Swimming for Freedom tells the story of Tera’s unconventional comeback and shows that through God, all things are possible. What started as an Olympic dream ended in her true miracle: the freedom of a life in Christ. Tera’s story will inspire you to rise up, dream again, and fight for his calling on your life.
Author : Jessica Gunderson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 143429367X
Everyone at Victory has to take swimming class, but that doesn't mean they like it. Kenzie feels frustrated in the pool when her kicks are too strong. Waves are going everywhere. It almost seems like there's a hurricane in the pool! Will Kenzie keep her kicks and temper under control?
Author : John Lohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 47,68 MB
Release : 2021-06-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1538142937
A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented level, and individual performances that are groundbreaking and awe-inspiring, such as Australian Fanny Durack becoming the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1912 and Jason Lezak leading the US to a come-from-behind victory in the 400 freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics. While controversies such as doping and the advent of tech suits have troubled the sport, a new generation of athletes have produced fresh enthusiasm for competitive swimming. Below the Surface offers little-known stories, unique insight, and a detailed history of a great sport with a remarkable past and an exciting future.
Author : Julie Abery
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,89 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1525307886
Lyrically told true story of the teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers to Olympic glory. When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches, local science teacher Soichi Sakamoto had an idea. He would take responsibility for the children and train them to swim. Using his science background, Sakamoto developed a strict practice regime for the kids, honing their skills and building their strength and endurance. They formed a team and began to dominate events, first nationally and then internationally — until they made it all the way to Olympic gold! Told in simple rhyme, Sakamoto’s story will inspire athletes, coaches — and everyone who believes impossible dreams can come true.
Author : David Connor
Publisher : JMS Books LLC
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 33,87 MB
Release : 2020-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1646565991
Chosen by a former Olympic swimmer to train for the 2016 Games as a pre-teen, Reed’s journey begins. Along the way, he develops feelings for two childhood friends: neighbor Cal and lifelong rival Mathias. Cal’s struggle with his sexuality brings tragedy. Mathias’s wealth makes Reed feel as if they’re from different worlds. As Rio approaches, Mathias becomes a gay sports icon, while Reed must hide his sexuality for a lucrative endorsement deal important to his family’s future. Reed’s unresolved desires for both men remain, and so do the things that have kept them apart. Has Reed grown enough to navigate rougher waters, to find truth, pride, victory, and love?
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Publisher : princeton alumni weekly
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 1931
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Page : 1574 pages
File Size : 12,92 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Agriculture, Cooperative
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Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,30 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Austria
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