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Unbelievable Underdogs & Rebellious Role Models
Sporting Heroes Who Defied the Odds and Shocked the World
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In Unbelievable Underdogs & Rebellious Role Models, James Stafford takes readers on an emotional roller coaster through some of the greatest upsets and shocks in the history of world sport. It features incredible true tales of athletes who have overcome poverty, racism, injury, disability and even...
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In Unbelievable Underdogs and Rebellious Role Models, James Stafford takes readers on an emotional roller coaster through some of the greatest upsets and shocks in the history of world sport. It features incredible true tales of athletes who have overcome poverty, racism, injury, disability and even shark attacks to reach the top against all odds.
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Description
In Unbelievable Underdogs & Rebellious Role Models, James Stafford takes readers on an emotional roller coaster through some of the greatest upsets and shocks in the history of world sport.
It features incredible true tales of athletes who have overcome poverty, racism, injury, disability and even shark attacks to reach the top against all odds. Sports featured include football, basketball, baseball, surfing, athletics, rugby, ice hockey, American football, wheelchair racing, cricket, tennis, speed skating and boxing.
Teams and athletes include Leicester City (football), Jackie Robinson (baseball), Kurt Warner (American football), Tatyana McFadden (wheelchair track and field), Siya Kolisi (rugby), Caron Butler (basketball), Emil Zatopek (running), Emma Raducanu (tennis), Steve Bradbury (speed skating), Wilma Rudolph (athletics), Japan (rugby), Muggsy Bogues (basketball), Kathrine Switzer and Bobbi Gibb (marathon running), Bhagwat Chandrasekhar (cricket), Team USA (ice hockey), Bethany Hamilton (surfer), James J. Braddock (boxing), Jack Fleck (golf) and many more.
Packed with stunning illustrations by Tuan Nguyen that bring these epic stories and moments to life, this book will inspire, educate and entertain young readers and reveal the remarkable ability of humankind to prevail over seemingly insurmountable obstacles and challenges.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915359261
Publisher: Polaris Publishing Limited
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polaris Publishing Limited
Illustration: b/w line drawings throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tuan Nguyen
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 169.0mm
Height: 256.0mm
Weight: 323g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
James Staffordhas published multiple books on the history of rugby. He has written on the sport for publications such asThe Daily Telegraph, Irish Independent,Metro, ESPN, Scrum.com, Rugby World,South Wales Evening PostandRugby(Journal), as well as penning pieces for official match programmes for Leinster and the British & Irish Lions.
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