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Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes

R. S. Ashby

Publisher: HarperCollins

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Summary

Ice Princess 
Sarah Hughes was born to skate, and she proved to the world with her dramatic gold medal victory at the 2002 Winter Olympics. But the road to Olympic glory was not always easy for this Long Island teen. 
Going for the Gold: Sarah Hughes is the amazing true story of a brilliant skater's Olympic quest. 
Here's what you'll find out about America's newest sweetheart:Sarah's first time on the iceHow her family's support helped her through difficult timesHow Sarah braved the rocky road to the OlympicsSarah's hopes for the future
Available since: 02/29/2012.

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