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The Matchless Six: The Story of Canada's First Women's Olympic Team

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Book Synopsis: It is July 1928, and Canada’s first women’s Olympic team — “The Matchless Six” — is heading to Amsterdam, the site of the ninth Olympiad of the modern era. Canada’s finest female track-and-field athletes, having survived rigorous training and the grueling selection process at the Olympic Trials, were determined to take their big talent and big dreams to the top. Meet Jane Bell, Myrtle Cook, Bobbie Rosenfeld, and Ethel Smith, the “Flying Four” who comprised Canada’s first relay team; Ethel Catherwood, the “Saskatoon Lily,” who became the champion high-jumper and the most photographed female athlete at the Olympic Games; and Jean Thompson, the youngest member of the team at seventeen, who became one of the world’s most outstanding middle-distance runners. It was an impressive achievement: “A team of six from Canada, a country of less than ten million, competed against 121 athletes from 21 countries, whose total population was 300 million.” Impressive indeed.

For many years, historian Ron Hotchkiss has been fascinated by “The Matchless Six,” the conquering heroines who took Amsterdam by storm. His extensive research has led to this riveting account, full of black-and-white archival photographs, of the events leading up to and following that fateful summer in the history of Canadian sport.

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Get ready to dive into the remarkable story of Canada's first women's Olympic team: "The Matchless Six." This is a tale of perseverance, determination, and the triumph of the human spirit. Join Jane Bell, Myrtle Cook, Bobbie Rosenfeld, Ethel Smith, Ethel Catherwood, and Jean Thompson as they defy the odds and make history on the grandest sporting stage of all. Their journey to Amsterdam for the ninth Olympiad of the modern era is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Experience the incredible trials and tribulations these remarkable women faced as they trained rigorously to secure their place in the Olympic Trials. They fought against all odds to represent their country, showcasing Canada's finest female track-and-field talent. Witness their unwavering dedication as they conquer each obstacle in their path, fueling their big talent and even bigger dreams.

The accomplishments of "The Matchless Six" were nothing short of extraordinary. Ethel Catherwood, fondly known as the "Saskatoon Lily," not only became the champion high-jumper but also emerged as the most photographed female athlete at the Olympic Games. The Flying Four — Jane Bell, Myrtle Cook, Bobbie Rosenfeld, and Ethel Smith — formed Canada's first relay team, showcasing their indomitable spirit to the world. Jean Thompson, the youngest member, astounded the world with her exceptional middle-distance running skills. This team of six from Canada, a country with a population of less than ten million, took on 121 athletes from 21 countries, totaling a population of 300 million.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating journey of "The Matchless Six" with this riveting account by historian Ron Hotchkiss. Filled with black-and-white archival photographs, this book will transport you to that fateful summer in 1928 and give you an intimate look into the events leading up to and following this iconic moment in Canadian sport. Hotchkiss's extensive research brings to life the courage, tenacity, and indelible legacy of these conquering heroines.

Don't miss out on this captivating tale of Canada's trailblazing women's Olympic team. Rediscover the power of dreams, determination, and the joy of triumph. Be inspired by their unwavering spirit and cheer them on as they make history. Grab your copy of "The Matchless Six" and join us in celebrating these remarkable athletes who defied expectations and became true legends.

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