Amazing Women Athletes

by Jill Bryant

This collection features ten women from around the world, amazing athletes who have gone the distance in their own way. The book profiles remarkable women athletes such as Bobbie Rosenfeld, Annie Smith Peck, Chantal Petitclerc, and many others.

80 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

About the author

Jill Bryant is a Canadian writer who specializes in children’s non-fiction. Born in Toronto, Jill grew up in Elora and Eden Mills, Ontario. She is the author of Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs, Dazzling Women Designers, Amazing Women Athletes, Backyard Circus, and others. Jill also works as a freelance editor for many educational publishers. She used to be a regular contributor to Know magazine and was the manager editor for several months before its closure. Jill adores children's books and has written over 40 BFYP reviews for Quill & Quire. Swimming, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and traveling are her favourite recreational activities. Jill has lived in Japan, the U.S., England, and Germany. She now makes her home in historic Kingston, Ontario with her husband and their two daughters.