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Female Athletes

Books by Female Olympic Athletes
2012 Olympics

Books by Inspiring Female Olympians on Age, Body Image, and More

It's been a big year for pint-size Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, who made history by being the first African-American woman to win the all-around gymnastics gold medal at this Summer's London Olympics.
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It's been a big year for pint-size Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, who made history by being the first African-American woman to win the all-around gymnastics gold medal at this Summer's London Olympics. The 16-year-old sat down with Michelle Obama, was interviewed by Oprah, led the national anthem at the DNC, and now she has a memoir out today!

In honor of Gabby's book, we're looking at some of the other reads penned by our favorite female athletes. Inside stories, inspirational tips — these books offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the lives of some of the most popular Olympians. Jennifer Sey writes about controversial issues in gymnastics, swimmer Dara Torres offers tips for getting ahead, and Serena Williams touches on her childhood influences. Read all that and more with these inspiring books by female Olympians.

Go For the Goal: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life Chalked Up On the Line In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir Breaking Through: Beating the Odds Shot After Shot Age Is Just a Number Winning Balance: What I've Learned so Far About Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams
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Female Athletes and Their Reproductive Prime
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Female Athletes Have It Harder Than Other Working Women?

Do the pangs of parenthood wear harder on female athletes?
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Do the pangs of parenthood wear harder on female athletes? A recent report on women golfers explored why many professionals hold off on having children. It said:

A woman’s athletic prime and her peak child-bearing years are like carbon copy pages in her reproductive calendar. A woman’s fertility peaks in her mid-20s and declines sharply after the age of 35, a real conundrum for golfers, whose games, like the courses they play, take years to mature.

As a result, those who pursue their sport may end up seeking medical assistance to reproduce or have to forgo plans for biological children. Do you think this makes a career in athletics more of a sacrifice for women?

All-American Girls: Do You Know Your Female Athletes?
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All-American Girls: Do You Know Your Female Athletes?

As we gear up for the Fourth of July, let's take a moment to salute some of the country's most talented and fearless female athletes.
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As we gear up for the Fourth of July, let's take a moment to salute some of the country's most talented and fearless female athletes. These women have played ball, run track, and, in some cases, even tackled multiple sports. Do you know your all-American female athlete facts? Prove your patriotism by taking my quiz.

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