Contents She Who Dares Annie Londonderry Gertrude Ederle 4 6 8 Althea Gibson Wilma Rudolph 10 12 Kathrine Switzer Candace Cable Nicola Adams Nadia Nadim 14 16 18 20 Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari Phogat 22 Yani Tseng 24 Laura Dekker 26 More Daring Women 28 Changing the World 30 Glossary 31 Index 32
4 She Who Dares Some people love competitive sports while other people enjoy working toward their own goals However people play sports can make them feel strong and healthy From team games and solo sprints to heavy lifting and beautiful dances playing sports is a great way to be active 1 Every athlete has their own reason for playing sports Some people use sports to show the world their abilities while others play just to have fun There are even athletes who use sports to help other people There are many different kinds of sports and different ways to play them What is your favorite way to be active
SISTERS IN SPORTS Throughout history many women have faced challenges while trying to follow their athletic ambitions Women have been banned from competing in all kinds of sports Some people even thought women couldn't be as athletic as men Breaking through barriers takes lots of bravery and courage Luckily many daring women have broken through barriers to play sports and to set new records They have used both their physical and mental strength to accomplish incredible things How do you find strength to face the challenges in your life 5
