The Summer Olympic Games
How often are the games held?
They are held every four years.
Name one water sport.
swimming or diving
What is a marathon?
It is the longest running event.
What do gymnasts have to do in the summer Olympics?
They leap, flip, and twirl through the air.
What is an athlete?
A person who play sports.
Where are the games held?
They are held in different cities around the word.
How many swimming strokes are there in the Summer Olympics?
There are four strokes.
What is the name of the shortest races?
They are called dashes.
Besides gymnastics, what other events are in the Gymnastics event?
Balance beam and the ring
What part of speech is the word, athlete?
noun
Where was the last place the summer Olympics was held?
Tokyo, Japan
Name the four swimming strokes.
Breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly stroke, and freestyle
How do athletes win in the throwing events of the summer Olympics?
Athletes throw objects as far as they can.
In the ring event, what do the gymnasts have to do?
They hold onto the rings and flip their bodies in circles.
How many miles is a marathon?
26 miles
In what year was the last summer Olympics?
2021
How long is the shortest swimming stroke?
two pool lengths
What do athletes have to do in the high jump?
Athletes leap over a bar.
What do you need in order to be a gymnasts?
You need strength, skill, and perfect timing.
What part of speech is the word "compete?"
verb
What year will the next summer Olympics be held?
2025
What do divers have to do in the summer Olympics?
They jump high and twist, flip, and turn while in the air.
What do athletes have to do in the long jump?
The athletes leap as far as they can.
Use the words athletes and compete in a sentence.
The athletes competed in the Olympics.