Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Babe was named after...
Babe Ruth, a famous baseball player
What sport was Pele famous for playing?
Soccer
How many times did Greg LeMond win the Tour de France?
3
Define champion.
A person who wins first place or is judged to be the best.
What is Mrs. Holste's son's name?
Tate
Why did Babe only compete in 3 Olympic events even though she qualified for 5?
Olympic rules only allowed her to compete in 3.
Approximately how many points did Pele score during his career?
More than 1200
LeMond's success inspired others to...
not to give up or to try cycling for the first time
Define agility.
The ability to move quickly and easily.
4
How did Babe prove her doctors wrong after her surgery for cancer?
Babe won the US Women's Open.
What age was Pele when he decided to sign with Santos Club of Brazil?
15
Greg LeMond was the first cyclist to be named...
Sportsman of the Year
What is a hat trick?
Scoring 3 goals in one game
Where is Mrs. Holste going on Thursday?
Washington DC
Women were not allowed to compete in the 1st Olympics.
When did Pele retire?
1977
Why were people surprised when Greg LeMond won Tour de France in 1989?
An event that is not professional is...
Amateur
Besides ESL, what else has Mrs. Holste taught at FWES?
Intervention, 1st grade
What character trait describes Babe?
Courageous, Determined, Hard Worker, Confident
What evidence from the text supports that Pele believed sports brought people together?
How were the first bikes different than today's bikes?
The first bikes were made of wood and had no pedals. The rider pushed it with his feet.
The thaumaturge went to a sports _______ to get better at his sport.
Clinic
Hey guys its me, Mrs. Holste's son, she traps me in the basement and forces me to write these questions for you guys, please help. When I don't write questions for her, how long does she put a bar of soap in my mouth?
14