Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny

Jenny Thompson grew up in a working-class New England coastal town with a single mum and three older brothers. As her family struggled to make ends meet, Jenny found a bounty of good fortune and success in the swimming pool. This story lets the young reader know that being competitive is acceptable for girls and that dreams really do come true.

Acknowledgments

iii

Dear Reader

ix

Preface

xi

Julie Foudy

Introduction

xiii

Jackie Joyner-Kersee

Guppies

3

(18)

Wonder Woman

21

(22)

Practice, Practice, Practice

43

(22)

New Kid on the Block

65

(22)

Gold Rush

87

(23)

Jenny Thompson Career Highlights

101

(2)

Sports Talk

103

(1)

Women's Swimming Information

104

(6)

Resources

110

(3)

A Brief History of Women's Swimming

113

(4)

Glossary

117

(4)

About the Authors

121

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Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson

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