Tigerbelle : the Wyomia Tyus story
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Brooklyn, NY : Edge of Sports/Akashic Books, 2018.
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Published
Brooklyn, NY : Edge of Sports/Akashic Books, 2018.
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288 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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English

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In 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person ever to win gold medals in the 100-meter sprint in two consecutive Olympic Games, a feat that would not be repeated for twenty years or exceeded for almost fifty. Tigerbelle chronicles Tyus's journey from her childhood as the daughter of a tenant dairy farmer through her Olympic triumphs to her post-competition struggles to make a way for herself and other female athletes. Tigerbelle helps to fill the gap currently occupying Black women's place in American history, providing insight not only on what it takes to be a champion but also on what it means to stake out an identity in an often hostile world. Tyus's exciting and uplifting story offers inspiration to readers from all walks of life.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Tyus, W. (2018). Tigerbelle: the Wyomia Tyus story . Edge of Sports/Akashic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Tyus, Wyomia. 2018. Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story. Edge of Sports/Akashic Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Tyus, Wyomia. Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story Edge of Sports/Akashic Books, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Tyus, Wyomia. Tigerbelle: The Wyomia Tyus Story Edge of Sports/Akashic Books, 2018.

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