Title: Lewis Tewanima
Description: As a young boy, Lewis Tewanima was forced from his Hopi village into a government boarding school, where he was prohibited from practicing his native language and traditions. He found that running was a way to bridge the gap between his Indian heritage and American culture, and his talent led him to the 1912 Olympics and a silver medal.
Subjects: Runners (Sports), Hopi Indians, Olympic athletes, Juvenile literature, Biography, Athletes, Athletes, juvenile literature, United states, biography, United states, biography, juvenile literature, Indians of north america, Indians of north america, juvenile literature
Places: United States
People: Louis Tewanima (1888-1969)