Wendy's world: how one woman turned a passion for adventure into a life's work
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Grater has loved the outdoors since she was a child and now is director of Black Feather Wilderness Adventures, a Canadian tour company that specializes in wilderness travel. She leads kayaking and hiking tours and supervises the company's 30 guides. She also is masters-level skier.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
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A woman of substance
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is active in preserving community athletic facilities and is a spokesperson for Nike's Participate in the Lives of America's Youth program. She tries to be a good role model for young girls, and says her idols growing up included Wilma Rudolph and Rosa Parks.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1995
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The sporting woman
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Art works dating from the fifth century BC illustrate the fact that women's athletics have a long history. Women have become more active participants in sports in the 20th century as femininity has been redefined.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1993
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