Ladies First

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Highlighting the achievements of twelve remarkable female athletes, this book celebrates their groundbreaking contributions to sports in the 20th century. It features iconic figures such as Althea Gibson, the first African-American woman to triumph at Wimbledon, and Susan Butcher, a four-time champion of the Iditarod. Through compelling narratives, the author honors their legacies and the challenges they overcame, illustrating the impact these women had on their respective sports and society.