Queen Of the Cinder Track: The Life and Times of Rosa Margueretta Grosse

by Ron Hotchkiss

Book Overview

When Rosa Grosse first ran at the Canadian National Exhibition's Athletic Day in 1923 she never imagined the heights she would reach in the sport of sprinting. Already known as a fine basketball player, she became a world record holder and arguably the finest female sprinter Canada ever produced.

Her running earned her fame and publicity she did not seek. Never comfortable in the spotlight, she was a reluctant sports hero who was celebrated...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1039118771
• ISBN13: 9781039118775
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"