Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936 Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen...
Olympics
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Author:Robertson, SheilaSummary:On December 27, 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, a distant land unknown to most Canadians. A crucial fall-out was the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, which Canada eventually joined, forcing 212...
- Author:Gallagher, HarrySummary:
As a child of the Depression in Sydney's inner west, Harry Gallagher learnt life the hard way. The resourcefulness and determination Harry gained were to stand him in good stead, when his swimmers, Jon Henricks, Dawn Fraser and...
- Author:Fraser, DawnSummary:
Dawn Fraser tells us, in her own words, what is behind the rumours that have swirled around her from the beginning, and shines a spotlight on many other aspects of her life. Strong, warm-hearted and unique, Dawn has come through it all...
