CLEAN : NY Marathon draws opera singer  blind runner and record setter

CLEAN : NY Marathon draws opera singer blind runner and record setter

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video features a discussion about the New York City Marathon, highlighting its history and evolution from a small event to a major international race. Susanna Phillips is introduced as a special guest who will sing the national anthem. The transcript also shares personal stories of runners, including one who runs with a guide due to vision loss, emphasizing the inspirational nature of the marathon and the diverse backgrounds of its participants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to sing the national anthem at the marathon?

A random participant

Susanna Phillips

Charles Edward Catherine

Dave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the New York City Marathon first cover all five boroughs?

1980

1985

1976

1974

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the New York City Marathon compared to other marathons?

It is the longest marathon in the world.

It has the most participants from the host city.

Almost half of the runners are from outside the country.

It is the oldest marathon in the world.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the runner face before participating in their first marathon?

Running without a guide

Completing a marathon in under 3 hours

Starting to run after losing sight

Running in a foreign country

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the runner and guide coordinate during the marathon?

By using a GPS device

By running side by side without any aid

By being tethered at the waist or holding a chord

By using hand signals