Victress: Women who paved the way in Australian Sport

​A must for every sports fan: take a trip down memory lane or discover these extraordinary women’s journeys to reach the top

APRIL 2020
Nonfiction | General readership
Paperback | 250x215mm | 
154 pages | A$39.95
ISBN 9781925893274 

WILD DINGO PRESS
www.wilddingopress.com.au 








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ATHLETES FEATURED IN THE BOOK:​

Victress: Women who paved the way in Australian Sport
Corinne Hall & Michael Randall

​Victress: Women who paved the way in Australian Sport is an ode to some of Australia’s most cherished female athletes who, not just through achievements in their chosen sport, but through their unwavering conviction and commitment to women’s sport, blazed a trail for their sisterhood. 

From legends like Dawn Fraser and Cathy Freeman, to the new breed of powerful sportswomen like Ellyse Perry and Tayla Harris, each athlete is honoured thanks to Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Big Bash League cricketer Corinne Hall’s unique artistic talents. Inspired by these incredible women, Corinne takes readers on a journey into the lives of each athlete through her stunning drawings and her authentic tales.

From personal interactions with the athletes, to recalling where she was when watching some of the iconic events that made them household names, Corinne provides a fresh but relatable perspective on how each has left an indelible mark on the exponential growth of sport for women. 

“I started thinking about all those pioneers, the [female] athletes who paved the way for future generations through their own sacrifice and dedication to their sport, despite receiving little or no remuneration or acknowledgment,” Corinne said. “The athlete’s graceful and enthusiastic response to being included in the book highlighted what an extremely supportive sporting landscape we have for women in Australia. One woman’s success is very much every woman’s success.”

Kindness is key for Corinne, who has ensured funds from the book will be directed back into grassroots women’s cricket, along with helping charitable organisation, The Kindness Factory, spread its positive message.  In keeping with the kindness theme, athletes have provided their own stories of kindness, unearthing the special role simple acts have played in their lives. 
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DAWN FRASER
CATHY FREEMAN
SAM STOSUR
MICHELE TIMMS
LIZ ELLIS
TAYLA HARRIS
BELINDA CLARK
LEISEL JONES
MICHELLE PAYNE
BETTY CUTHBERT
SALLY PEARSON
EVONNE GOOLAGONG CAWLEY
JESSICA WATSON
HEATHER McKAY
ELLIE COLE
LYDIA LASSI LA
STEPHANIE GILMORE
LISA STHALEKAR
KARRIE WEBB

SHARELLE McMAHON
LISA KEIGHTLEY
ANNA MEARES
ERIN PHILLIPS 
GAI WATERHOUSE 
LAYNE BEACHLEY
CAROLINE BUCHANAN 
LAUREN JACKSON 
ELLYSE PERRY
RECHELLE HAWKES
SUSIE O’NEILL
JESSICA FOX
LOUISE SAUVAGE
ASH BARTY 
SAM KERR
MEG LANNING
KATH KOSCHEL
CORINNE HALL 

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