Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
Unsung Heroes: The Untold Olympic Journey
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Quick Facts
| Author | Deborah Riley Draper |
| Narrator | Leon Nixon |
| Runtime | 9h08m |
| Published | February 4, 2020 |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 (2 ratings) |
| Categories | Biographies & Memoirs, Sports, History, Americas, United States, Black & African American, Sports & Outdoors, Olympics & Paralympics, Sports History |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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Dive into the captivating saga of eighteen African American athletes who shattered racial barriers in Nazi Germany during the iconic 1936 Berlin Olympics. Deborah Riley Draper weaves a tapestry of personal triumph and national struggle, bringing to life these forgotten champions with meticulous research and stirring prose. Narrated by Leon Nixon with an authoritative yet empathetic voice, this audiobook transcends sports history to explore themes of resilience and racial equality in America’s past.
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- Expert narration by Leon Nixon brings every character and scene to life across 9h08m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Deborah Riley Draper, rated 4.8 stars by 2 listeners.
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