The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh

Informationen zum Autor Motivated by five plus years of judgment for not appearing disabled enough, Anderson wrote this book as a simple visual tool to make clear that while appearing normal, living with Chronic Fatigue is a life-changing and controlling disease with a complex combination and fluctuation of symptoms that cannot be "seen." Adjusting to change, letting go of control, focusing on well-being, practicing yoga, and simply trusting and accepting what is has been a profound learning experience for Anderson. Klappentext Stella Walsh was a Polish-American Olympic track and field icon of the 1930s. When Walsh was murdered years after her track career had ended, the autopsy brought her sex-and her legacy-into question. This first biography of Walsh reveals in detail her personal struggles, athletic triumphs, and tragic death. Zusammenfassung Stella Walsh was a Polish-American Olympic track and field icon of the 1930s. When Walsh was murdered years after her track career had ended, the autopsy brought her sexand her legacyinto question. This first biography of Walsh reveals in detail her personal struggles, athletic triumphs, and tragic death. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgmentsPrologueChapter 1: From Russian Poland to Cleveland's Slavic VillageChapter 2: Cleveland's "Twentieth-Century Flyer"Chapter 3: Stanis awa Walasiewicz Runs for PolandChapter 4: Winning Olympic Gold and a Challenge from MissouriChapter 5: Stella Walsh and Helen Stephens at the Nazi OlympicsChapter 6: The Greatest Woman AthleteChapter 7: The Move to Los Angeles and an Arranged MarriageChapter 8: Back to Cleveland and the MurderChapter 9: Saving Stella WalshEpilogueNotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Author

Klappentext
Stella Walsh, who was born in Poland but raised in the United States, competed for Poland at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, winning gold and silver in the 100 meters. Running and jumping competitively for three decades, Walsh also won more than 40 U.S. national championships and set dozens of world records. In 1975, she was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, yet Stella Walsh's impressive accomplishments have been almost entirely ignored. In The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh: The Greatest Female Athlete of Her Time, Sheldon Anderson tells the story of her remarkable life. A pioneer in women's sports, Walsh was one of the first globetrotting athletes, running in meets all over North America, Europe, and Asia. While her accomplishments are undeniable, Walsh's legacy was called into question after her murder in 1980. Walsh's autopsy revealed she had ambiguous genitalia, which prompted many to demand that her awards be rescinded. In addition to telling her fascinating story, The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh provides a close look at the early days of women's track and field. This book also examines the complicated and controversial question of sex and gender identity in athletics-an issue very much in the news today. Featuring numerous photographs that help bring to life Walsh's story and the times in which she lived, this biography will interest and inform historians of sport and women's studies, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about a Polish immigrant who was once the fastest woman alive.

Zusammenfassung
Stella Walsh was a Polish-American Olympic track and field icon of the 1930s. When Walsh was murdered years after her track career had ended, the autopsy brought her sexand her legacyinto question. This first biography of Walsh reveals in detail her personal struggles, athletic triumphs, and tragic death.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments Prologue Chapter 1: From Russian Poland to Cleveland's Slavic Village Chapter 2: Cleveland's "Twentieth-Century Flyer" Chapter 3: Stanis awa Walasiewicz Runs for Poland Chapter 4: Winning Olympic Gold and a Challenge from Missouri Chapter 5: Stella Walsh and Helen Stephens at the Nazi Olympics Chapter 6: The Greatest Woman Athlete Chapter 7: The Move to Los Angeles and an Arranged Marriage Chapter 8: Back to Cleveland and the Murder Chapter 9: Saving Stella Walsh Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

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