| Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson Contributor(s): Greenberg, Doreen L. (Author), Greenberg, Michael (Author), Velikan, Phil (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1930546386 ISBN-13: 9781930546387 Publisher: Wish Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2001 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Despite hardships, including scoliosis and being teased about being so tall and strong, Jenny Thompson went on to win eight Olympic Gold medals as one of the fastest female swimmers in the world. This is her story. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Sports - Sports & Recreation | Swimming & Diving |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 00107209 |
| Series: Anything You Can Do |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.58" W x 8.68" (0.51 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson Jenny Thompson grew up in a working class New England coastal town with a single mom and three older brothers. As her family struggled to make ends meet, Jenny found a bounty of good fortune and success in the swimming pool. The family folklore maintains that Jenny could swim before she could walk. This water baby went on to win eight Olympic Gold medals as one of the fastest female swimmers in the world. Jenny had to deal with some hardships, including wearing a brace for scoliosis and being teased about being so tall and strong. And she did it with her constant positive outlook and rugged determination to succeed. This story lets the young reader know that being competitive is okay for girls and that dreams really do come true. |