Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story

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Series: Picture Book Biographies, 20th Century
Tag: Episode 122
Publisher: Lee & Low Books
Publication Year: 2005
ASIN: 158430247X
ISBN: 9781584302476

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Profiles the childhood dreams and realities of the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal, achieved in the 10-meter platform diving event in 1948.

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