Glenn Cunningham receives AAU medal after defeating Bill Bonthron and Gene Venzke in the 1500-meter race

Glenn Cunningham receives AAU medal after defeating Bill Bonthron and Gene Venzke in the 1500-meter race

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The transcript introduces Glenn Cunningham, a notable amateur athlete and sportsman of 1933. It highlights his achievements, including setting a world record in the 1500 meters race, competing against rivals like Jean Vinski and Bell Bottom. The transcript concludes with a note of appreciation for his accomplishments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was recognized as an outstanding amateur athlete and sportsman in 1933?

Glenn Cunningham

Jean Vinski

Bell Bottom

James

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Glenn Cunningham's reaction to witnessing wonderful performances?

Great pleasure

Indifference

Confusion

Disappointment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which event did Glenn Cunningham set a world record?

Marathon

1500 meters

800 meters

100 meters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of Glenn Cunningham's rivals in the 1500 meters event?

James and Jean Vinski

Jean Vinski and Bell Bottom

Bell Bottom and James

Jean Vinski and James

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Glenn Cunningham's victory in the 1500 meters?

It was a local event

It was his first race

He set a world record

He defeated unknown competitors