My Hero Project
My Hero: Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
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.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It
Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Didrikson Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time
ESPN provides detailed highlights on the career of legendary multi-talented athlete and golfer, Babe Didrikson. Among her many awards are AP Female Athlete of the Year and ESPN's tenth greatest athlete of the century.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
Other
Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Soviet Sports Wars
Explore the history of athletic competition in the former Soviet Union and describe Soviet athletes' attempts to reconcile their achievements as unique individuals with the Soviet ideology of being equal to all. Research women's role in...
Other
Baa: Boston Marathon History
The Boston Marathon has a long history. Find out about its inception, the several routes it's taken over the years, when women were allowed to race, and its connection with Olympic racers. Click on BAA Programs to find a regimen for...
Other
The Mary Lou Retton Official Website
By a 1997 survey, Mary Lou Retton was voted "America's Most Popular Athlete". This website includes a biography, a list of achievements, and pictures of Mary Lou Retton.
Other
Ncaa: Men's Basketball
This officially recognized NCAA site provides regular news, along with links to additional information such as: Hall of champions, statistics, polls, and employment. A great site to get up-to-date information and facts on men's NCAA...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Althea Gibson Broke Barriers
Gibson was a woman of many firsts. She was the first black to compete at a national tennis tournament and then later at Wimbledon. She was the first black to win either and also won the French championship. This article discusses her...
Curated OER
Espn: Billie Jean King
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Althea Gibson Won Again!
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.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Chantal Petitclerc
Chantal Petitclerc has gained international recognition for her achievements in wheelchair racing. Information about her life is contained here as well as links for further study.
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University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits
Major Resource Kits link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short bibliography of Career Resource Center materials available to students in a particular major....
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Serena Williams
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Serena Williams, an American tennis player who-along with her sister Venus-revolutionized women's tennis with her powerful style of play, becoming one of the game's most dominant athletes...
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Golf Europe: Babe Zaharias (1915 1956)
This is a good biography about Babe Zaharias. It details not only her skill at golf, but in the several other sports at which she excelled.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Sharon Wood
Sharon Wood is the first woman to ever scale Mount Everest. There is a link here to her personal site.
Other
Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King, Tennis Star and Feminist Pioneer
Article on former tennis pro Billie Jean King, with career highlights and an overview of her personal life. Dated November 2010.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Basketball: Learn All About the Sport Basketball
Learn about basketball rules, history, positions, skills and more.
Curated OER
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Gymnast
Illustration of a gymnast made for U.S. stamp.
Curated OER
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.