Carol Heiss

""Carol Heiss: Olympic Queen"" is a biography written by Robert B. Parker that chronicles the life and career of figure skater Carol Heiss. Heiss, who won a gold medal at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, California, is widely regarded as one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. The book begins by tracing Heiss's childhood in New York and her early years as a skater, including her training under renowned coach Pierre Brunet. It then delves into her competitive career, highlighting her victories at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and World Figure Skating Championships. The bulk of the book focuses on Heiss's journey to the 1960 Olympics, including her intense training regimen, her rivalry with fellow skater Sjoukje Dijkstra, and her eventual triumph on the ice. Parker also explores Heiss's life after the Olympics, including her decision to retire from skating and her subsequent career as a coach and television commentator. Throughout the book, Parker provides insight into Heiss's personal life, including her relationships with her family, friends, and fellow skaters. He also examines the broader cultural context of figure skating, discussing the sport's evolution over time and its place in American popular culture. Overall, ""Carol Heiss: Olympic Queen"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of figure skating's most legendary athletes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.