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- The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.08" x 9.92" Hardcover
- 48 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
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"The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon"--Book Synopsis
The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.
Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, and was left in the care of an orphanage. After she was adopted by an American family and moved to Washington, she underwent surgeries to enable her to walk with leg braces and crutches.
As she grew, she faced many challenges, but remained undeterred by her disability. Her decision to begin training and competing in triathlons was no different. Despite the obstacles and failures she experienced along the way, Minda's persistence and determination in the face of setbacks helped her to make sports history and inspire people around the world to rethink what's possible!
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"Breathtakingly inspiring...the message is perfect for all ages." -- School Library Journal, STARRED review
"[An] inspiring story." -- Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review
"An uplifting ode to persistence." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Kids who say 'I can't' will learn from someone who could." -- The Bookworm Sez
"A "movie-ready story." -- Scottsdale Progress
"Packed with words of wisdom for people of all ages." -- The Spokesman-Review
"A fantastic read for all...Minda Dentler's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the limitless potential that lies within us." -- City Parent
"An inspiring story that opens up our hearts to ourselves and the people around us, and that shows the value of perseverance, determination, and self-confidence." -- Simran Jeet Singh, author of Fauja Singh Keeps Going
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