Olga
Subtitle: the O.K. way to a healthy, happy life
By: by Olga Kotelko, with Roxanne Davies ; edited by Michele Carter
Contributors: Davies, Roxanne; Carter, Michele
Edition: 1st ed., April 2014.
Publisher: FriesenPress
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Victoria, BC; distributed by Ingram Book Co
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
ISBN-13: 9781460229446; 9781460229439
Subjects: Aging; Health and hygiene; Recreation; Prevention; Older people; Track and field; Biography; Track and field athletes
Description: Of Ukrainian descent, Olga was born in a small Saskatchewan town on March 2, 1919. She became a teacher in 1941 and, over the next 34 years, she taught her students the importance of developing good health and fitness habits to ensure they maintain a balanced life ... At 77, she decided to try track and field. Her dedication to the sport helped her win gold ... As of 2014, Olga has broken 26 world records in track and field and earned over 700 medals. -- [p.4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-290).