Queen of the track

Description:

This picture-book biography highlights the life and accomplishments of high-jumper Alice Coachman, who, at the 1948 Olympics in London, became the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Tells the story of Alice Coachman, an athlete from rural Georgia who made history as the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948.

subjects: African American women track and field athletes,  Olympic Games (14th : 1948 : London, England),  African American women athletes,  Juvenile literature,  Jumping,  Track and field athletes,  African american athletes,  African americans, juvenile literature,  Women athletes,  Women, united states, biography

People: Alice Coachman

Places: United States