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Kid Olympians: Summer
- True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
- Narrated by: Pete Cross
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began!
In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as
- Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games.
- Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose!
- Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school’s track team
Featuring kid-friendly wording, this book will inspire you to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.