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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Athletics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the track and field events that take place during the Summer Olympics competition: races, jumps, throws, and combined events. Using colorful drawings and animations, this site provides a good introduction to the various...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Sport Science

For Students 9th - 10th
In this colorful and interactive resource, students can learn about the science behind baseball, hockey, cycling, skateboarding, and surfing.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Althea Gibson Won Again!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Althea Gibson made it possible for the Williams sisters to play at Wimbledon. As the first African-American to win that title, she was a pioneer. See photos and read more about her on this Library of Congress site.
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Women in History: Wilma Rudolph

For Students 9th - 10th
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...

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