Helen Stephens: The Fulton Flash
No. of pages 48
Published: 2014
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"Helen Stephens: The Fulton Flash" by Jason Offutt tells the inspiring true story of Helen Stephens, an acclaimed athlete and one of the fastest women in the world during the 1930s. Highlighting her extraordinary journey, the book chronicles her rise from a small-town girl in Fulton, Missouri, to achieving fame as an Olympic gold medalist in track and field. It delves into her struggles against societal norms, the challenges she faced as a female athlete, and her determination to overcome prejudice and sexism. Through resilience and talent, Helen's story showcases the power of perseverance and the spirit of triumph. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Truman State University Press .