Publisher's Synopsis
Lucille "Ludy" Godbold was a lanky farm girl from South Carolina who went on to become a shot-put athlete. After setting an American record at a college track meet, she eventually qualified for the first women's Olympics in Paris in 1922. Ludy, however, didn't have the money to go to France. This biography--told with exceptional tension, humor, and wit--shares how Ludy's teachers and students donated money so she could compete in Paris. Ludy ultimately won the gold, thanks to her humble determination and supportive community.
