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
6 Annie Londonderry SUPER CYCLIST Born 1870 Died 1947 Annie Londonderry was born in Riga Latvia When she was five years old she and her family moved to Boston Massachusetts By age 23 she was married and had three children In 1894 Londonderry wanted to do something different Londonderry decided to ride a bicycle around the world She had not cycled before In fact her first bike ride had been just two days before her big adventure However Londonderry was determined to show the world just how incredible women can be Londonderry's real name was Annie Cohen Kopchovsky She rode under the name Londonderry to give recognition to the company that sponsored her journey
7 LONDENDERY Londonderry started her trip wearing skirts However the loose fabric of skirts made cycling much harder Soon she started wearing pants Londonderry finished her biking journey wearing suits originally made for men Even though many people doubted her Londonderry successfully traveled around the world in just 15 months Her journey proved how strong and independent women could be It also helped bring more attention to the women's rights movement A sand sculpture of Londonderry Londonderry's journey inspired women to start cycling and to do things on their own
