The Achievers

Discusses the childhood, education, riding career, and personal life of the first woman jockey to win a Triple Crown race.

A biography of the major league baseball player who is one of the select group to have hit 3,000 times and have had 10 seasons of more than 200 hits.

A biography of the young American whose four years of intense training enabled him to win the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics.

A biography emphasizing the career of the star outfielder of the Oakland Athletics.

Profiles the life and career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the talented guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, three-time most valuable player in the National Basketball Association, and discusses his efforts to deal with the AIDS virus.

A biography with emphasis on the career of the record-making pitcher for the New York Mets.

Describes the career of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Steve Carlton, only winner of four Cy Young awards.

Examines the life, career, and music of the influential singer-songwriter who has made significant contributions to the field of folk music and rock and roll.

A biography of Carl Lewis, the man who broke Jesse Owens's record by winning four gold medals in track and field in the 1984 Olympic games.

Examines the life and career of the successful comedian and television star, covering her childhood, family, stand-up comedy act, and acting projects.

A biography emphasizing the running career of the Olympic gold medalist who set new records in the 1988 Games in Seoul.