Women in sports

Summary: Inspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know! The Big Book of WHO Women in Sports profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes-past and present-including Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: Superstars who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, Wonder Women who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, Trail Blazers who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, Record Breakers who set new standards for excellence, and the Champions who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women's sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids-girls and boys alike. Fully updated to include today's stars, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge. -- Provided by publisher.