More Than a Game (Part One)

What sports did Jim Thorpe excel in?

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The Olympic committee took his gold medals away from him. Why did they do so?

• He made a small amount of money playing semi-professional baseball, which was against Olympic rules.

• He committed a crime and went to jail. Criminals weren't allowed to have gold medals.

• He was a Native American, and they weren't allowed to compete in the Olympics.

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Where did Jesse Owens win his four gold Olympic medals?

• Berlin (Germany)

• New York (the USA)

• Seoul (South Korea)

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What did Jesse Owens prove when he won his Olympic gold medals and broke three world records?

• A person's race does not matter.

• Americans are better athletes than other people.

• Running and long jumping are easy sports.

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How did Larry Snyder affect sports?

• He was a famous teacher and sports coach.

• He owned many race horses.

• He donated millions of dollars to American athletes.

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What did Larry Snyder do before he became a famous coach?

• He taught Army pilots to fly in World War I.

• He was a ship's captain.

• He was an emergency room doctor.

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