CLEAN: 'Blade runner' Pistorius eyes 45s barrier in Olympics bow

CLEAN: 'Blade runner' Pistorius eyes 45s barrier in Olympics bow

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Special Education

9th - 12th Grade

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The speaker reflects on past championships and expresses a desire to improve in future competitions, particularly the Olympics. They discuss their use of a prosthetic leg, emphasizing that any improvements are due to hard training rather than technological advantages. The speaker shares personal anecdotes about growing up with a prosthetic leg and not viewing it as a disability. The transcript concludes with well wishes for the upcoming Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main goal for the upcoming Olympics?

To break the world record

To reach the semifinals and achieve a personal best

To participate in the finals

To win a gold medal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what has contributed to their performance improvements?

Advanced prosthetic technology

Hard training and sacrifice

New dietary supplements

Support from family

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the prosthetic leg's impact on performance?

It is the main reason for their success

It provides a significant advantage

It is a new model introduced recently

It has been unchanged since 2004

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker's mother influence their perception of disability?

By constantly reminding them of their disability

By encouraging them to compete only with other disabled athletes

By discouraging participation in sports

By treating the prosthetic leg as just different shoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mindset did the speaker adopt while growing up?

Competing only in specialized events

Avoiding sports and physical activities

Seeing themselves as having different abilities

Focusing on their limitations