Vocabulary
found on the outer edge or outside area
What disease did Wilma get when she was four years old?
Polio
Why were the doctor's stunned?
Wilma started walking again without the braces
What medal did Wilma win in her first Olympics in 1956?
Bronze
What did Wilma do after she stopped running in the Olympics?
She became a teacher and coached track
What does compensate mean?
To make up for something that is missing or lost
In 1960 where did Wilma race?
Rome, Italy
What sport did Coach Ed Temple first see Wilma playing?
What problem did Wilma face in 1958?
She became too sick (ill) to run
What does this quote that Wilma said mean, "the triumph can't be had without the struggle?"
you can't appreciate success without failing first
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
The hikers finally reached the _________________ of the mountain after climbing all day.
A. Implement
B. Summit
Summit
What happened to Wilma's leg when she got sick?
She wasn't able to use it anymore - lost the use of it
What did the coach invite Wilma to do?
Go to a special sports camp
What was another challenge Wilma had in 1959 at the track meet?
She pulled a muscle
Why did people feel inspired when Wilma ran?
She overcame many hardships to become a champion
Give me an example of something that is deteriorated.
Old tree
Old book
Old person
What did Wilma need to wear to help her walk?
Leg braces
What did the coach think of Wilma when he saw her playing basketball?
He was impressed by her ability; thought she had a lot of talent
Why was Wilma's team behind in the relay race in the Olympics?
There was a bad baton pass
What did Wilma do when she traveled?
Gave speeches
What vocabulary word best describes the scenario in this sentence.
The wildfire burned down hundreds of trees in the forest.
Devastating
What did Wilma do every week to get stronger in her leg?
Physical Therapy
Where did Wilma love to play basketball?
Home and school
Wilma was the first American woman to do what?
Win 3 gold medals
What was the high point of Wilma's career in running?
She made it to the Olympics