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World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team

Name: World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team
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Book Synopsis: What makes a great team? Sports journalist Peggy Shinn answers this question in her enthralling account of the dramatic rise of the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team, winners of eight medals at three world championships over the past five years. Shinn’s story—based on dozens of interviews with athletes, coaches, parents, spouses, and friends—paints a vivid picture of the obstacles that America’s female athletes must overcome not just to ski with the world’s best, but to beat them. In a sport where U.S. women have toiled for decades, mostly in the middle or the back of the pack, the development of a world-class team attests to the heady combination of a transformational leader, a coach who connects with his athletes, the super-fast individual skiers who are also conscientious teammates—and a bit of good luck. This is the story of Kikkan Randall, Liz Stephen, Holly Brooks, Jessie Diggins, Ida Sargent, Sadie Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell, Rosie Brennan, and coach Matt Whitcomb—and how they created the perfect team.

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Looking for inspiration and a gripping sports story? Look no further than "World Class: The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team." Sports journalist Peggy Shinn takes you on an exhilarating journey of the dramatic rise of these incredible athletes, who have secured an impressive eight medals at three world championships in just five years.

Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of what makes a great team, as Shinn's account unveils the obstacles facing American female athletes in the world of cross-country skiing. It is a story of relentless determination, overcoming challenges, and the triumphs that await when a group of exceptional individuals unite as one.

Join the ski team's remarkable journey, as you delve into the inspiring tales of Kikkan Randall, Liz Stephen, Holly Brooks, Jessie Diggins, Ida Sargent, Sadie Bjornsen, Sophie Caldwell, Rosie Brennan, and their coach, Matt Whitcomb. Learn how this dream team conquered the odds to not only compete with, but also defeat, the world's best skiers.

Are you ready to be captivated by a story of extraordinary teamwork? Dive into "World Class" today and witness the power of dedication, leadership, and a little bit of luck. Don't miss out on this thrilling tale!

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