[Native Trailblazers 01] • Native Athletes in Action

From the Olympics to national and minor leaguer teams, here are the stories of some of the many Native athletes who have excelled in the filed of sports. These stories highlight the lives and achievements of 13 outstanding athletes, both men and women, who followed their hearts and through hard work became champions.

Naomi Lang (Karuk) - US Olympian and ice dance champion

Ross Anderson (Cheyenne/Arapaho, Mescalero Apache) - Downhill speed skier and US record holder

Jordin Tootoo (Inuit) - National Hockey League player

Stephanie Murata (Osage) - US National Wrestling champion

Beau Kemp (Choctaw and Chickasaw) - Professional baseball pitcher

Alwyn Morris (Mohawk) - Olympic gold and bronze medalist in kayaking

Cory Witherill (Navajo) - Professional Indy car racing

Richard Dionne (Sioux) - CBA basketball champion

Cheri Becerra-Madsen (Omaha) - Wheelchair racing Olympian, world record holder

Shelly Hruska (Metis) - Ringette Team Canada

Mike Edwards (Cherokee) - Professional bowler and PBA champion

Delby Powless (Mohawk) - Lacrosse champion

Jim Thorpe (Sauk and Fox) - Olympian and professional football and baseball player

The **Native Trailblazer Series** shines a spotlight on the contributions of Native Americans and First Nation Canadians who provide inspirational role models for young readers.

High interest text and easy to read format is ideal for teen and adult literacy programs.