World Class : The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team
by Peggy Shinn
2020-05-12 22:21:47
World Class : The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team
by Peggy Shinn
2020-05-12 22:21:47
This account of the dramatic rise of the U.S. women's cross-country ski team, winners of eight medals at three world championships over the past five years, paints a vivid picture of the obstacles that America's female athletes must overcome, not jus...
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This account of the dramatic rise of the U.S. women's cross-country ski team, winners of eight medals at three world championships over the past five years, paints a vivid picture of the obstacles that America's female athletes must overcome, not just to ski with the world's best, but to beat them. In a sport where U.S. women have toiled for decades, the development of this world-class team attests to the power of a transformational leader, a coach who connects with his athletes, the super-fast individual skiers who are also conscientious teammates-and a bit of good luck. This is the story of Kikkan Randal], Liz Stephen, Holly Brooks, Jessie Diggins, Ida Sargent, Sadie Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell, Rosie Brennan, and coach Matt Whitcomb - and how they created the perfect team.
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