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The fictional tale of 7th grader Sarah Tucker in the late 70's, her father the assistant football and head boys track coach at the high school, he suggested she join the East High girls cross country team because there was no program at the junior high. At the first fall practice Sarah discovers two things her father failed to mention - the team has only one other girl and they have to train alongside the boys. The story follows the ups and downs of her prep career against the backdrop of the Title IX implementation in 1978, describing the obstacles and pitfalls female athletes faced during those years. By her freshman year of high school Sarah is one of the top distance runners in the state with the support of her father and encouragement of her mother, finishing out a prep career in stellar fashion. Along the way she faces a crushing defeat and the loss of a close friend, ultimately rewarded with an opportunity her senior year she never thought possible.
Título : Run Like a Girl - A Tale of a Distance Runner During the Implementation of Title IX
EAN : 9798201582982
Editorial : Jim Knoedel
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