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    612-822-4611

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Crossing the Finish Line

Crossing the Finish Line

Ponweera, Thushanthi
Joshi, Maithili

Hardcover

BiographySports & Recreation

Publisher Price: $18.99

ISBN10: 1454950188
ISBN13: 9781454950189
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Published: Jun 3 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.50 Width: 10.20 Depth: 10.20
Language: English
An inspiring nonfiction picture book about the courage and perseverance of 1964 Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda, and the ways in which we define success.

Sri Lankan soldier Ranatunge Karunananda is the first runner to ever represent his country in the 10,000-meter race in the Olympic Games. Despite the lack of support and resources, Karu stands on the track in Japan, determined to represent Sri Lanka and his family well. As the race begins and the other runners lap Karu time and again, he presses on despite objections, winning not the race but the hearts of the 70,000-person crowd, and inspiring people across the world to stay steadfast in the race for their dreams.

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