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Champion is a novel written by John Colin Dane and first published in 1907. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Champion, who grows up in a small English village. Despite the challenges he faces, including poverty and discrimination, Champion possesses a strong will and determination to succeed. He is also gifted with a natural talent for running, which he nurtures with the help of his coach and mentor, Mr. Rudge.As Champion grows older, he becomes more successful in his athletic pursuits and gains recognition for his abilities. However, he also faces new challenges, such as jealousy from other athletes and pressure to perform at the highest level. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who supports him in his pursuit of success.The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of having a strong support system. It also touches on issues of class and social inequality, as Champion struggles to overcome the prejudices of those who view him as a working-class outsider.Overall, Champion is a compelling and inspiring story of one man's journey to achieve his dreams, despite the odds stacked against him. It is a timeless tale of the human spirit and the power of hard work and dedication.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.