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For as long as four-time Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross can remember, life has been measured in seconds--the fewer, the better. The Jamaican-American sprinter has been a star track and field athlete since she first began racing, ranking No. 1 in the world and bringing home Olympic and World Championship accolades. A role model for runners around the world, Sanya's incredible success is matched only by her spirit both on and off the track....
563) Speed star
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While looking for his running shoes before a race at school, fifteen-year-old Rex Jones is transported by his mysterious cell phone to the Olympics, where a strange man gives him a new pair of shoes just before he competes in the 100-meter final.
564) Forgotten miracle
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1960 marked a time of transition. The Cold War was heating up. Television was introduced to the Olympics. Decades of Canadian hockey dominance were met by an emerging Soviet dynasty. In the middle of it all, a team of unheralded but talented Americans had dreams of gold. Together, they achieved something that has still never been matched by an American hockey team: an unblemished record in an Olympiad.
565) Track and field
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Provides an overview of track and field competition at the Olympics.
567) Track
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Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic track events and providing information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.
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"Amazing records. Millisecond victories. Fun for all ages. There are many reasons to love swimming-discover 12 of them! Topics include swimming's history, four different strokes, elite competitions like the Olympics, and famous athletes, such as Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
574) Field
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Refers to famous performances while presenting an overview of the Olympic field events and providing information on how athletes train, qualify for, and participate in the games.
575) Usain Bolt
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Shares the life of the Jamaican sprinter, including his failed bid for the 2004 Olympics, his record-breaking win at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and how he beat his own record at the 2012 London Olympics.
576) Dead heat
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It's the day of the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and excitement is at fever pitch. But a key athlete has gone missing and Detective Rafael Carvalho, on the brink of retirement, is assigned the case. When the athlete suddenly appears at the ceremony, it seems the case is solved. But Carvalho soon discovers that he has returned with the deadliest of intentions.
580) Serena Williams
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"Known as one of America's greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams has shattered ceilings and empowered people all around the world. Check out this title about tennis living legend Serena Williams!"--
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