Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar
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Raising the Bar

Part of the Black Trailblazers in Sports Book Series
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9 - 14
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32
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Aug 1, 2024
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Black women are a force in the gymnastics world. But it wasn’t until 1992 that Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes became the first Black women to compete in the Olympics for Team USA. Learn about the Black gymnasts and coaches of the past and present who have made historic firsts, including Simone Biles, Sloane Blakely, and Corrinne Tarver. Then discover how Black women in gymnastics are making a difference on and off the mat.

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Americahistorysports and recreationgymnastics

Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9798765628522
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2024
    Publisher
    Lerner Publications TM
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2024
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023038272

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