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• World's Fastest Man*

  the Incredible Life of Ben Johnson

  Ormsby, Mary

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  Sportswriter Mary Ormsby was on the scene in Seoul when Ben Johnson gave back his gold medal after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Now, with unprecedented access to Johnson, she tells his whole story for the first time: the rise of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Make It Count

  My Fight to Become the First Transgender Olympic Runner

  Telfer, CeCe

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  Make It Count is the inspiring story of the first openly transgender woman to win a NCAA title, following her traditional upbringing in Jamaica, her fight to become a US citizen, and her efforts to achieve her Olympic dreams.

• Outofshapeworthlessloser

  a Memoir of Figure Skating, F*cking Up, and Figuring It Out

  Gold, Gracie, 1995-

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  Gracie Gold reveals the exclusive and harrowing story of her struggles in and out of the pressure-packed world of elite figure skating: the battles with her family, her coaches, the powers-that-be at her federation, and her deteriorating mental…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Races

  the Trials & Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family

  Jerome, Valerie (Valerie E.)

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  In Races, Valerie Jerome sets the record straight on her heroic family’s history, and the racism they fought along the way -- from their community, the press, their country, and even inside their family home.

• Undisputed

  a Champion's Life

  Bailey, Donovan, 1967-

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  A memoir of Olympic glory, the value of mentorship and the courage to champion your own excellence, from the long-reigning world's fastest man, Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey.

• The Boys in the Boat

  Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

  Brown, Daniel James, 1951-

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  The Boys in the Boat is the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.

• Black Mercuries

  African American Athletes, Race, and the Modern Olympic Games

  Wiggins, David Kenneth, 1951-

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  In Black Mercuries, the authors explore in detail the varied experiences of African American athletes, specifically in the summer games. They examine the lives and careers of such luminaries as Jesse Owens, Rafer Johnson, Wilma Rudolph, Florence…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hard Parts

  a Memoir of Courage and Triumph

  Masters, Oksana

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  The United States' most decorated winter Paralympic or Olympic athlete tells how she overcame Chernobyl disaster-caused physical challenges through sheer determination and a drive to succeed to win world's best in elite rowing, biathlon,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Race to Be Myself

  a Memoir

  Semenya, Caster, 1991-

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  Olympian and World Champion Caster Semenya is finally ready to share the vivid and heartbreaking story of how the world came to know her name. Thrust into the spotlight at just eighteen years old after winning the Berlin World Championships in 2009,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rudderless Pair

  An Olympic Journey

  Gatley, Lyle D.

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  In 1967, Lyle Gatley was challenged by a friend: if he could survive two months' rigorous training, he bet, Gatley could become an Olympic contender in the sport of rowing. Gatley not only managed to survive these first two months but very quickly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Coming Up for Air

  Daley, Tom, 1994-

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  In this deeply personal memoir, the celebrated Olympic Gold Medal diver and LGBTQ+ advocate discusses his struggles, triumphs, and how he developed the mindset to compete at an elite level.

• My Greatest Save

  the Brave, Barrier-breaking Journey of a World-champion Goalkeeper

  Scurry, Briana, 1971-

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  A World Cup-winning Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's soccer goalie shares how she fought her way back from depression -- and to herself -- after a career-ending injury in 2010.

• Running Sideways

  the Olympic Champion Who Made Track and Field History

  Davis, Pauline, 1966-

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  In Running Sideways, Pauline Davis shares her inspiring story. Born and raised in the ghetto, Pauline fought through poverty, inequality, racism, and political machinations from her own country to beat the odds and become a two-time Olympic gold…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Straight Up

  Tui, Ruby

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  An open, raw and honest account of her journey from a troubled and unstable childhood yearning for a better option in life to Olympic champion and the world's best rugby sevens player.

• Over the Boards

  Lessons From the Ice

  Wickenheiser, Hayley, 1978-

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  The greatest women's hockey player of all time, Hayley Wickenheiser shares the lessons that won her four Olympic gold medals, and hard-earned wisdom distilled from moments when she fell short.

• Total Olympics

  Every Obscure, Hilarious, Dramatic, and Inspiring Tale Worth Knowing

  Fuchs, Jeremy

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  A glorious tapestry of legendary characters, forgotten records, crazy accomplishments, unbelievable feats, wacky contests, and controversial moments, Total Olympics is for anyone who loves the world's greatest sporting event.

• The Role I Played

  Canada's Greatest Olympic Hockey Team

  Small, Sami Jo

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  Beginning with her experience as a rookie at the first-ever women's Olympic hockey tournament in Nagano in 1998 and culminating with Canada's third straight Olympic gold medal in Vancouver in 2010, veteran goaltender Sami Jo Small gives the reader…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Mother's Daughter

  a Memoir of Struggle and Triumph

  Felicien, Perdita, 1980-

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  Perdita's mother moved as a single immigrant parent from St Lucia to Toronto. In spite of the odds, Perdita is now an author, television host, sports broadcaster, 2-time Olympian, 10-time National Champion and the first Canadian woman to win a World…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Greatest Athlete (you've Never Heard Of)

  Canada's First Olympic Gold Medallist

  Hebscher, Mark

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  A biography of George Washington Orton who was the first Canadian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal.

• Against All Odds

  the Untold Story of Canada's Unlikely Hockey Heroes

  Naworynski, P. J.

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  The story of Canada's men's hockey team at the 1948 Winter Olympics in Switzerland.