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The three-year swim club follows a modest teacher on Maui who, in 1937, gathers a group of underprivileged children—most of Japanese ancestry—and mentors them through intensive training. Within just three years, the team transforms into Olympic champions, culminating in medals at the 1948 London Olympics. This true story of perseverance, community, and athletic triumph is both a historical biography and a testament to the power of coaching and opportunity.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Julie Checkoway
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