Uncommon Champions Fifteen Athletes Who

These fifteen motivating stories prove that integrity and honor are not entirely missing from the playing fields. Readers will share the excitement as blind mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer scales the heights of Mount McKinley; as sprinter Gail Devers returns from a life-threatening illness to defend her Olympic title . . . and more. Despite facing incredible adversity, each of these stars found the heart and stamina to persevere.

Marty Kaminsky has a long list of writing credentials, including articles for such publications as Sports Illustrated, Highlights for Children, Parenting, Family Fun, Sports Illustrated for Kids, and Disney Adventures. He has been a classroom teacher for more than two decades, and presently teaches fourth grade in Ithaca, New York, where he lives with his wife and children

Foreword

5

(2)

Bobby Valentine

Introduction

7

(3)

Seeing Things His Own Way

10

(9)

Erik Weihenmayer

The Fire Within

19

(8)

Michelle Akers

Street Survivor

27

(8)

Ruben Gonzalez

A Sprinter's Close Call

35

(10)

Gail Devers

This Is Who I Am

45

(8)

Jim Eisenreich

One on One

53

(11)

John Lucas

For the Love of the Game

64

(9)

Mansour Bahrami

Making a New Plan

73

(9)

Greg LeMond

Gliding on the Edge

82

(8)

Diana Golden Brosnihan

Zora's Gift

90

(9)

Chris Zorich

No One Is Perfect

99

(10)

Zina Garrison

Living One Day at a Time

109

(8)

Bob Welch

Breaking the Barriers

117

(7)

Willie O'Ree

No Sure Thing

124

(9)

Dan O'Brien

Don't Look Back

133

(9)

Jean Driscoll

Index

142

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Uncommon Champions Fifteen Athletes Who Battled Back

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