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Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Didrikson Was a Woman Ahead of Her Time

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Biography: Babe Didrikson Zaharias

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of Babe Didrikson Zaharias, which concentrates on her role as one of America's foremost female athletes. Babe is particularly well-known for breaking ground in women's golf.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Chantal Petitclerc

For Students 6th - 8th
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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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Golf Europe: Babe Zaharias (1915 1956)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Sharon Wood

For Students 6th - 8th
Sharon Wood is the first woman to ever scale Mount Everest. There is a link here to her personal site.
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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: Gibson, Althea

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you'll read about Althea Gibson, the inspiring black tennis player, her tournament wins, and her many awards.

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