Barbara ann scott biography definition
•
“Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice” by Ryan Stevens
I always will take a look at least the synopsis of a book on an athlete I never heard of before. That was the case with this one on figure skating Olympic gold medalist Barbara Ann Scott and I am glad inom picked it up as it was an informative and quick read. Here is my review of this biography of her.
Title/Author:
Rating:
4 of 5 stars (Very good)
Review:
Barbara Ann Scott made sports history when she became the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1948 Winter Olympics. This biography bygd Ryan Stevens not only tells the story of how she overcame some struggles to earn this honor, but also how after her victory she became a national hero and inspiration to many Canadians.
Scott’s family had some financial difficulty during her childhood and her father Clyde, while a good athlete in his time, he continued to participate as best he could after being wo
•
The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. In Canada, she became a cultural icon, rivaling the most celebrated stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives.
Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a significant new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating. This well-researched narrative presents a revealing portrait of a Canadian figure skating legend, offering new insights and information about Scott's career that will both surprise and enlighten readers.
"Canadian figure skating is rich with history that must be preserved. Barbara Ann Scott was our first Queen of the Ice and there's no one better than Ryan to bring her ma
•
Barbara Ann Scott
Canadian figure skater (1928–2012)
Barbara Ann ScottOCOOnt (May 9, 1928 – September 30, 2012) was a Canadian figure skater. She was the 1948 Olympic champion, a two-time World champion (1947–1948), and a four-time Canadian national champion (1944–46, 48) in ladies' singles. Known as "Canada's Sweetheart", she is the only Canadian to have won the Olympic ladies' singles gold medal, the first North American to have won three major titles in one year and the only Canadian to have won the European Championship (1947–48). During her forties she was rated among the top equestrians in North America. She received many honours and accolades, including being made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1991 and a member of the Order of Ontario in 2008.
Life and career
[edit]Scott was born on May 9, 1928,[2] the only child of Canadian Army Colonel Clyde Rutherford Scott and Mary (née Purves) of Sandy Hill, Ottawa. She had two older half-siblings, from her mo