Little Girl Big Dream: The Story of Olympian Samantha Peszek

Samantha Peszek, inspired by watching the Olympics at age five, dreams of becoming an Olympian. Despite challenges, particularly with the balance beam, she perseveres with the support of her family and coach. Although she initially faces setbacks, she eventually makes the Olympic team. An injury prevents her from competing fully, but she supports her team and wins a silver medal. Samantha learns that success isn't just about winning but also about being the best version of herself. Today, she coaches young gymnasts, encouraging them to dream big and support one another.

What inspired Samantha Peszek to dream of becoming an Olympian?

• Watching a gymnastics competition on TV

• Her parents' encouragement

• Her love for ice cream

• A school project about the Olympics

Which gymnastics event did Samantha initially struggle with?

• Floor exercise

• Uneven bars

• Balance beam

• Vault

How did Samantha's coach, Peter, help her?

• By introducing her to other sports

• By teaching her new routines

• By helping her overcome her fear of the balance beam

• By encouraging her to quit gymnastics

What was Samantha's role after not making the team at nationals?

• She was an alternate

• She joined another team

• She quit gymnastics

• She became a coach

What lesson did Samantha learn from her parents after her disappointment at nationals?

• Practice makes perfect

• Never trust anyone

• Winning is everything

• She is loved for who she is, not for winning

What happened to Samantha right before the Olympic competition?

• She won a gold medal

• She hurt her ankle

• She decided to quit

• She switched teams

What did Samantha realize about being the best during the Olympics?

• It means winning a gold medal

• It means being famous

• It means supporting her team

• It means practicing more