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OverviewOverpower. Overtake. Overcome. Serena Williams Throughout history, every woman pulling on spikes, lacing up boots and picking up a racquet has been a rebel and this explosive book aims to uncover the often hidden histories behind 50 of these incredible pioneers. From the first Black woman to be a professional softball player, Betty Chapman, to the iconic 'Battle of the Sexes' match won by Billie Jean King, and from trans trailblazer Laurel Hubbard to Emma Raducanu's unforgettable US Open win, award-winning sports journalist Suzanne Wrack celebrates sporting giants at the absolute top of their games. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Suzanne WrackPublisher: Headline Publishing Group Imprint: Welbeck Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.580kg ISBN: 9781802792256ISBN 10: 1802792252 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 12 October 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSuzanne Wrack is the women's football writer for the Guardian. An accredited football reporter and member of the SJA, Football Writer's Association and Women in Football, she won a place on the first ever Women in Journalism mentoring scheme in 2016. Suzanne was highly commended in the Media Initiative of the Year category at the 2018 Women's Sport Trust 'Be A Game Changer' awards and shortlisted for sports journalist of the year at the 2019 British Press Awards. Her first book, a social and political history of women's football, will be published by Faber in spring 2022. Twitter: @SuzyWrack (14.9k) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |