TED: What I learned when I conquered the world's toughest triathlon | Minda Dentler

Linda Dentler shares her journey from being a paralyzed orphan to becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. She discusses her early life, challenges, and determination to overcome failure. Linda's story highlights her advocacy for polio eradication and the importance of perseverance and setting big goals.

What was the narrator's initial feeling when they reached the top of the 15-mile climb during the Ironman?

• Indifferent

• Confident

• Discouraged

• Excited

What significant life event happened to the narrator before their first birthday?

• They started school

• They contracted polio

• They learned to walk

• They moved to the United States

What was the narrator's main reason for quitting their first Ironman attempt?

• Time constraints

• Lack of motivation

• Weather conditions

• Injury

During the narrator's second Ironman attempt, what strategy did they use to manage the bike course?

• Following other competitors

• Taking frequent breaks

• Breaking it into smaller segments

• Riding as fast as possible

What was the narrator's final time in completing the Ironman World Championship?

• 14 hours and 39 minutes

• 13 hours and 45 minutes

• 15 hours and 30 minutes

• 16 hours and 10 minutes

What was the narrator's new goal after completing the Ironman?

• To win another Ironman

• To end polio

• To write a book

• To travel the world

How many children have been immunized against polio since 1988?

• 3 billion

• 2.5 billion

• 4 billion

• 1 billion

What emotion did the narrator feel when they took their daughter for her first polio vaccine?

• Relief

• Joy

• Sadness

• Fear

What does the narrator hope to achieve by sharing their story?

• Encourage adoption

• Raise awareness about polio and vaccination

• Inspire others to participate in Ironman

• Promote sports for people with disabilities

What question does the narrator leave the audience with at the end of the video?

• What is your dream?

• What is your Ironman?

• What is your goal?

• What is your challenge?