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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Sports: Breaking Records: Breaking Barriers

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibit featuring sports legends and great Olympians from more than a dozen sports. See artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and explore the exhibition spotlights on athletes who dominated their sports.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of famous people in sports and how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Professional Sportsperson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information about a career as a professional athlete. While this site is based out of New Zealand and contains information for that country, there is valuable data about this career that is useful.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Athletes Who Excelled at Two Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
The odds of becoming a professional athlete are long. The odds of playing more than one sport well against elite competition are astronomical. Here are athletes who were blessed with the skill to excel - some even just briefly - in...