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Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.
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Aauw: History of Women's Participation

For Students 9th - 10th
This has a comprehensive history of women in sports. Set up in a timeline format, dating back to 776B.C. up until 2002 A.D.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Olympian Babe Didrickson's progression from sport to sport, excelling at every one including golf.
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Black Past

Black Past: Rudolph, Wilma

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia entry gives the high points of Wilma Rudolph's life and her success as an athlete.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson

For Students 9th - 10th
This article overviews Didrikson's athletic career, in which she won Olympic medals and golf trophies. Use this article to learn about why she is considered heroic and check out the related links.
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Curated OER

Tennis Player Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis Player Billie Jean King
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Espn: Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.