Modern Track and Field for Girls and Women
Author | : Donnis Hazel Thompson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Track and field for women |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Donnis Hazel Thompson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Track and field for women |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Louise Mead Tricard |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 772 |
Release | : 1996-01-01 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9780786402199 |
In 1985 the Vassar College Athletic Association ignored the constraints placed on women athletes of that era and held its first-ever womens field day, featuring competition in five track and field events. Soon colleges across the country were offering women the opportunity to compete, and in 1922 the United States selected 22 women to compete in the Womens World Games in Paris. Upon their return, female physical educators severely criticized their efforts, decrying "the evils of competition." Wilma Rudolphs triumphant Olympics in 1960 sparked renewed support for womens track and field in the United States. From 1922 to 1960, thousands of women competed, and won many gold medals, with little encouragement or recognition. This reference work provides a history, based on many interviews and meticulous research in primary source documents, of womens track and field, from its beginnings on the lawns of Vassar College in 1895, through 1980, when Title IX began to create a truly level playing field for men and women. The results of Amateur Athletic Union Womens Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships since 1923 are given, as well as full coverage of female Olympians.
Author | : Claudia Manley |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2000-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780823934089 |
Discusses the history of women in the sport and provides information on training, competitions, and opportunities for female athletes.
Author | : Facts On File, Incorporated |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Sports |
ISBN | : 1438128223 |
With a history that dates back to the time of the ancient Greeks, track and field demands a wide range of abilities and workouts from those who compete.
Author | : Betty Costanza |
Publisher | : Dutton Adult |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Sheila Llanas |
Publisher | : North Star Editions, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2020-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1644933020 |
Introduces readers to the development of women’s track and field, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
Author | : Sheila Griffin Llanas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Track and field |
ISBN | : 9781725480155 |
"Discusses the history of women competing in modern track and field events. Includes fun facts and an "Athlete Bio" section"--
Author | : Myrna Carroll |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170444 |
This book introduces the influence of Title IX legislation on track and field. It begins with an introduction to all of the different activities in track and field for those just becoming interested in this sport. The book goes on to detail how athletes train and how they need to prepare themselves physically and mentally to participate in the sport. The book ends with a listing of track and field events and the kinds of things readers can expect to see as a participant or an audience member. Photographs illustrate the book and help readers visualize the sport.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Track and field for women |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Karen Rosen |
Publisher | : Norwood House Press |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 2022-08-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1684507510 |
Over the years, many women have made contributions to track and field. Betty Robinson became the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport, paving the way for athletes such as Fanny Blankers-Koen, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit, and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Read this book to learn more about each woman’s struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers. Includes sidebars, fun facts, glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading.