John Walker: From Paralympic Champion to Balloon Bursting World Record Holder

John Walker: From Paralympic Champion to Balloon Bursting World Record Holder

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physical Ed

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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John Walker, a Paralympic champion, attempts a world record in balloon archery. The video outlines his journey from watching the Paralympics in 2012 to winning gold in 2016. It details the rules of the archery challenge, including the need to burst 12 balloons in under three minutes from 18 meters away. John, who has partial use of his right arm, uses a unique technique to shoot arrows. Despite a fumble in his first attempt, he succeeds in his second attempt with a time of 2 minutes and 43 seconds, showcasing remarkable precision and skill.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did John Walker win double Paralympic Gold?

2016

2014

2012

2018

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many balloons must John burst to set the world record?

20

10

12

15

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum time allowed for John to burst all balloons?

2 minutes

3 minutes

4 minutes

5 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did John face during his first attempt?

Struggled with the clip

Ran out of arrows

Missed several balloons

Lost his balance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many seconds over the target time was John's first attempt?

5 seconds

10 seconds

7 seconds

12 seconds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What equipment helped John focus during his second attempt?

Weighted vest

Noise-canceling headphones

Yellow glasses

Special gloves

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John's final time in his successful attempt?

2 minutes and 43 seconds

3 minutes exactly

2 minutes and 30 seconds

2 minutes and 50 seconds