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The Olympics are going on right now! Celebrate the Summer Games with these books about amazing female athletes.

Written by Allison Crotzer Kimmel
Illustrated by Joanie Stone
New York: Harper, 2020. Biography.

In 1928, Betty Robinson because the first female Olympic gold medalist in a track and field event when she won the 100-yard dash. After a catastrophic plane crash crushed her left leg, it seemed like she would never be able to compete again. By 1936 though, Betty was back on top of the Olympic podium with her relay team to win another gold. 

Written by Howard Bryant
Illustrated by Floyd Cooper
New York: Philomel Books, 2018. Informational. 32 pages.

This biography of Venus and Serena Williams explores their journey as tennis players and as sisters, from their beginnings to becoming the top two tennis players in the world.

Written Jean L. S. Patrick
Illustrated by Adam Gustavson
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2017. Biography.

Track and field athlete Ludy Godbold was known for her long arms that helped her succeed as a shot-putter. When she was chosen to participate in the 1922 Paris Women's Olympics, Ludy wasn't sure she would be able to make it to France, but thanks to her college classmates, she was able to participate and set a new world record to win the gold.

Written by KT Johnston
Illustrated by Anabella Ortiz
North Mankato, MN: Capstone Editions, 2022. Biography.

After she was paralyzed because of polio in 1944, Lis Hartel was told she would never ride a horse again. However, after years of training, she was able to compete in equestrian sports at the Olympics, becoming the first woman to win a medal while competing against men.

Written by Alice Faye Duncan
Illustrated by Keith Mallett
New York: Calkins Creek, 2023. Biography. 38 pages.

After her speed as a sprinter was noticed, Willye White was able to use her talents to make it all the way to the Olympics, becoming the first American female long-jumper to win a medal.
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