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
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