Fearless Firsts: Athletes Who Changed the Game
- Author Ellen Labrecque
- Narrator James Buckley, Jr., Jasmin Walker
- Publisher Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish Date 12 November 2024
- Run Time 2 hours and 50 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity and inclusion.
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What to expect
Read about more than 50 athletes who took risks, overcame the odds, and changed the rules. From historical figures to modern trailblazers, these athletes never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer, and transformed the world of sports forever.
Ernie Davis
First Black Heisman Trophy Winner
Kyle Maynard
First Quadruple Amputee Professional Athlete
Simone Biles
First Gymnastics Champion to Promote Mental Health
Jason Collins
First Openly Gay Male in a Major American Sport
Nancy Lopez
First Hispanic LPGA Champion
Abby Roque
First Indigenous U.S. Women’s Hockey Player
Discover more inspiring stories, from the first Autism advocate in pro surfing to the first legally blind Olympic runner, and take their fearless spirit with you both on and off the court!
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