Sample Volume 4: Gail Devers
Gail Devers Running Against The Wind V O L U M E
F O U R
Written By E. Renard Jackson
U.S.A.
The Voices Of Colour Sports Series Poetry | Illustrations | Interesting Facts
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Gail Devers
Running Against The Wind
Poems Inspired By Gail Devers Runner's Fate Beating Parenthesis Olympic Dreams I Am Gail Devers
UCLA Gail By The Numbers Movin' Violation Nature's Groove
The Unknown Mister Adversity Stronger Wilma's Torch
The Greatest Comeback World's Fastest Woman The Beast Of Barcelona After The Fall
Atlanta '96 Second Time Around Star Spangled Delight The Quest
1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6
3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6
4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6
5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6
Educational | Entertaining | Informative
Poems Inspired By Gail Devers Sydney 2000 Weapon Of Choice My Body, My Temple A Champion's Will
Independent Woman Kaleb Braxton Devers Coach Devers TV Land
American Woman Gail The Conqueror Elusive Gold The Perfect Race
Father Time Last Diva Standing Truly Blessed Giving Back
Athens '04 After Track The Finish Line Running Against The Wind
6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6
7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6
8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6
9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6
10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6
Educational | Entertaining | Informative
GAIL DEVERS | PART 1
At the age of 40, when most, if not all of her contemporaries had long since retired, Gail Devers was still competing at a world class level. Come to think of it, that's not that big of a surprise, considering Devers has always been at her best when the odds have been stacked against her.
And now, thanks to the editors of Slam Dunk! Publishing Books, you can join THE VOICES OF COLOUR SPORTS SERIES on a poetic and biographical journey of a three-time Olympic gold medalist largely recognized as the greatest sprinter-hurdler of her generation-if not for all time. Right out of the starter's block we'll revisit the storied campus of UCLA, where the 1988 Pac-10 Athlete of the Year is in hot pursuit of her OLYMPIC DREAMS. But those dreams would soon be placed on hold when she is stricken with Graves Disease, a chronic thyroid disorder that not only grounds the high flying Devers, but at its most critical stage, leaves her just days away from having her feet amputated.
GAIL DEVERS | PART 2
Amazingly, less than two years after her diagnosis, Devers engineered one of THE GREATEST COMEBACK stories of the twentieth century by claiming gold in the 100meter dash during the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, thus earning her the coveted title of THE WORLD'S FASTEST WOMAN.
Now retired, Devers relishes in the title of wife and mother. In between, she also serves as a much needed role model for a new millennial of track and field hopefuls. To some skeptics there remains a void in her decades long career for not having won Olympic gold in her signature event, the 100-meter hurdles. But considering all that she's had to overcome... she's won so much more.
LAN E O N E
Runner's Fate Beating Parenthesis Olympic Dreams I Am Gail Devers
VOC FACTS: The woman largely recognized as the greatest sprinterhurdler of her generation is born Yolanda Gail Devers on November 19, 1966, in Seattle, Washington. After a series of frustrating losses, her RUNNER'S FATE surfaces when she finally beats her older brother PARENTHESIS in a little "school yard" racing. This turn of events would not only inspire Devers, but would signal the start of her OLYMPIC DREAMS.
"Runner's Fate" A Teacher At Heart A Runner By Fate Her Place In History Is Tempered Without Debate She Is No Less A Shining Star And Keeper Of The Golden Trail She Is Sworn To A Calling And Destined To Prevail
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"Beating Parenthesis"
It's A New Day, Big Brother And You've Danced Your Last Dance This Is MY Moment This Is MY Chance
Better Look Over Your Shoulder 'Cause I'm Roundin' The Track It's A New Day, Big Brother And There Ain't No Turning Back
1-4
"Olympic Dreams" Someday I Will Gather Amongst The World To Honor A Nation's Pride I Will Spread My Intrepid Wings I Will Savor The Hurdler's Ride
I Will Stand Humbled In Victory Undeterred Should I Fail But Only When I Wake Will My Olympic Dreams Set Sail
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"I Am Gail Devers" I Am The Preacher's Daughter I Am The Rising Sun I Am A Wistful Breeze I Am A Diva On The Run
I Am A World Class Sprinter I Am A Hurdler Supreme I Am True To My Convictions I Am The American Dream I AM GAIL DEVERS!
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GAIL DEVERS
IN HER OWN WORDS
To achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.
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GAIL DEVERS
TRIBUTES & ACCOLADES
In 2011, Gail Devers was inducted into The National Track & Field Hall of Fame. The following year, Devers was also inducted into The United States Olympic Hall of Fame.
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Contact The Author At:
[email protected]
See Additional Titles At:
www.payhip.com/erenardjackson
F O U R
Written By E. Renard Jackson
U.S.A.
The Voices Of Colour Sports Series Poetry | Illustrations | Interesting Facts
D
Gail Devers
Running Against The Wind
Poems Inspired By Gail Devers Runner's Fate Beating Parenthesis Olympic Dreams I Am Gail Devers
UCLA Gail By The Numbers Movin' Violation Nature's Groove
The Unknown Mister Adversity Stronger Wilma's Torch
The Greatest Comeback World's Fastest Woman The Beast Of Barcelona After The Fall
Atlanta '96 Second Time Around Star Spangled Delight The Quest
1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6
3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6
4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6
5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6
Educational | Entertaining | Informative
Poems Inspired By Gail Devers Sydney 2000 Weapon Of Choice My Body, My Temple A Champion's Will
Independent Woman Kaleb Braxton Devers Coach Devers TV Land
American Woman Gail The Conqueror Elusive Gold The Perfect Race
Father Time Last Diva Standing Truly Blessed Giving Back
Athens '04 After Track The Finish Line Running Against The Wind
6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6
7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6
8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6
9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6
10-3 10-4 10-5 10-6
Educational | Entertaining | Informative
GAIL DEVERS | PART 1
At the age of 40, when most, if not all of her contemporaries had long since retired, Gail Devers was still competing at a world class level. Come to think of it, that's not that big of a surprise, considering Devers has always been at her best when the odds have been stacked against her.
And now, thanks to the editors of Slam Dunk! Publishing Books, you can join THE VOICES OF COLOUR SPORTS SERIES on a poetic and biographical journey of a three-time Olympic gold medalist largely recognized as the greatest sprinter-hurdler of her generation-if not for all time. Right out of the starter's block we'll revisit the storied campus of UCLA, where the 1988 Pac-10 Athlete of the Year is in hot pursuit of her OLYMPIC DREAMS. But those dreams would soon be placed on hold when she is stricken with Graves Disease, a chronic thyroid disorder that not only grounds the high flying Devers, but at its most critical stage, leaves her just days away from having her feet amputated.
GAIL DEVERS | PART 2
Amazingly, less than two years after her diagnosis, Devers engineered one of THE GREATEST COMEBACK stories of the twentieth century by claiming gold in the 100meter dash during the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, thus earning her the coveted title of THE WORLD'S FASTEST WOMAN.
Now retired, Devers relishes in the title of wife and mother. In between, she also serves as a much needed role model for a new millennial of track and field hopefuls. To some skeptics there remains a void in her decades long career for not having won Olympic gold in her signature event, the 100-meter hurdles. But considering all that she's had to overcome... she's won so much more.
LAN E O N E
Runner's Fate Beating Parenthesis Olympic Dreams I Am Gail Devers
VOC FACTS: The woman largely recognized as the greatest sprinterhurdler of her generation is born Yolanda Gail Devers on November 19, 1966, in Seattle, Washington. After a series of frustrating losses, her RUNNER'S FATE surfaces when she finally beats her older brother PARENTHESIS in a little "school yard" racing. This turn of events would not only inspire Devers, but would signal the start of her OLYMPIC DREAMS.
"Runner's Fate" A Teacher At Heart A Runner By Fate Her Place In History Is Tempered Without Debate She Is No Less A Shining Star And Keeper Of The Golden Trail She Is Sworn To A Calling And Destined To Prevail
1-3
B
"Beating Parenthesis"
It's A New Day, Big Brother And You've Danced Your Last Dance This Is MY Moment This Is MY Chance
Better Look Over Your Shoulder 'Cause I'm Roundin' The Track It's A New Day, Big Brother And There Ain't No Turning Back
1-4
"Olympic Dreams" Someday I Will Gather Amongst The World To Honor A Nation's Pride I Will Spread My Intrepid Wings I Will Savor The Hurdler's Ride
I Will Stand Humbled In Victory Undeterred Should I Fail But Only When I Wake Will My Olympic Dreams Set Sail
1-5
G
"I Am Gail Devers" I Am The Preacher's Daughter I Am The Rising Sun I Am A Wistful Breeze I Am A Diva On The Run
I Am A World Class Sprinter I Am A Hurdler Supreme I Am True To My Convictions I Am The American Dream I AM GAIL DEVERS!
1-6
GAIL DEVERS
IN HER OWN WORDS
To achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.
............
GAIL DEVERS
TRIBUTES & ACCOLADES
In 2011, Gail Devers was inducted into The National Track & Field Hall of Fame. The following year, Devers was also inducted into The United States Olympic Hall of Fame.
............
Contact The Author At:
[email protected]
See Additional Titles At:
www.payhip.com/erenardjackson
