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formal acts performed in honor of an occasion
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ceremonies
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medals
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small, flat pieces of metal given as awards
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medals
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medals
host ancient |
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very old
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ancient
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host
ancient earned |
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one who provides the place for an event
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host
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compete
medals host |
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gained as a result of effort
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earned
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ancient
ceremonies earned |
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to take part with others in a contest of skill
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compete
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record
compete stadium |
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an arena of building with rows of seats built around a field
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stadium
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stadium
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the best performance in a competition
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record
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compete
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Is this story mos like a magazine article or fantasy?
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It's like amagazine
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When did the olympic games begin?
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They began about 776 B.C. in Greece
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How have the swimming events changed as of today?
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only four strokes are allowed today
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What begins the Olympic Games in a host city?
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The Olympic Games begin with the flag bearer
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What do athletes have to do before they compete?
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They take an oath to follow rules
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What do the colored rings represent?
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The rings represent a color in each country's flag
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What were the events in ancient Olympics?
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track and field
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What are some track events?
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middle distance, running, hurling and sprinting
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Who was Lenny Krayzelburg?
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He was the swimming winner of the backstroke at Sydney Olympics
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Which sport was added to the Olympics
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Soccer
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What is the Olympic oath?
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The oath is to promise to uphold rules and compete as true sportsmen.
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What is a good motto for the Olympic games?
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You should never give up.
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