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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fast_GirlsFast Girls - Wikipedia

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   Fast Girls is a 2012 British sports drama film directed by Regan Hall, and produced by Damian Jones. The film was written by Jay Basu, Roy Williams, and Noel Clarke, who also supporting role. The film stars Lenora Crichlow, Lily James, Bradley James, and Rupert Graves.

2. thenerddaily.com › review-fast-girls-by-elise-hooperReview: Fast Girls by Elise Hooper - The Nerd Daily

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   Jun 7, 2020 · Fast Girls tells a remarkable story based on the lives of three young women: Betty Robinson, Helen Stephens, and Louise Stokes, who were aspiring professional runners and who ultimately worked their way towards a place on the 1936 US Olympic track team for the Olympics in Berlin.

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4. www.elisehooper.com › fast-girlsElise Hooper Fast Girls — Elise Hooper

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   "Fast Girls is a compelling, thrilling look at what it takes to be a female Olympian in pre-war America. Rich with historical detail and brilliant story-telling, the book follows three athletes on their path to compete – and win – in a man’s world."

5. www.goodreads.com › book › showFast Girls: A Novel of the 1936 Women's Olympic Team - Goodreads

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   Jul 7, 2020 · In the 1928 Olympics, Chicago’s Betty Robinson competes as a member of the first-ever women’s delegation in track and field. Destined for further glory, she returns home feted as America’s Golden Girl until a nearly-fatal airplane crash threatens to end everything.

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6. historicalnovelsociety.org › reviews › fast-girlsFast Girls - Historical Novel Society

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   Fast Girls. In 1928, 16-year-old Betty Robinson of Chicago represents the United States as a member of the first women’s Olympic track and field team. Her gold-medal win in the 100 meters thrusts her into the national spotlight and leaves her hungry for the next Olympics.

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7. beckiebythebook.com › 08 › 05Book Review — Fast Girls - By The Book

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   Aug 5, 2021 · Fast Girls by Elise Hooper pays tribute to the women of the 1936 US Olympic track team who battled gender bias, racism, societal expectations, and even family opposition. The biographical novel focuses on Betty Robinson, Louise Stokes, and Helen Stephens, ordinary, yet extraordinary women, in their quest to achieve a gold medal.

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   Jul 7, 2020 · Acclaimed author Elise Hooper explores the gripping, real life history of female athletes, members of the first integrated women’s Olympic team, and their journeys to the 1936 summer games in...