Medal

being recognized for many medals and awards, twirling continually grows as my passion. This extracurricular sport has been a great attribute to my life. As a twirler I have earned several medals, achieved great things, and learned important values. Beginning in high school I competed in UIL twirling solo and ensemble. Every year I advanced to state at regionals in both my solo and ensemble, giving me a total of eight regional twirling medals. I also earned two UIL silver medals for my solos in…

treated like dogs or any other type of animal. While the two men were standing on the podium singing to the American national anthem, they put black gloves on their hands and raised their right arms in the air with their heads facing the ground. There medals were taken away and they were to not participate in the Olympic games. The reason for this act was stated “We were just human beings who saw a need to bring attention to the inequality in…

As I shot the puck, the goalie tried to save it, but barely missed saving it, as the puck hit the back of the net and the light flashed. The game was over as my teammates piled on me, congratulating me on my goal. I thought, “I just won the gold medal for my…

Honor is respect given to someone admired. To me, honor means good quality or character. William Lawrence Bragg was born on March 31, 1890 in Adelaide, South Australia. At a very young age, Lawrence Bragg showed an interest in science. At the age of 11, Lawrence attended St. Peter’s College. Lawrence graduated in 1908 at the age of 18, from Adelaide University from studying math, chemistry, and physics. He attended Trinity College in England in 1909, and received a scholarship in math. In 1912…

event too. He got a gold medal for being one of the best athletes in the Olympics. After he got his gold medal he found out that he qualified for the high jump final. He got fourth place and got seventh place in the long jump. Something fascinating is that someone tried to wreck his race by taking his shoes right before he had to run. Despite as he was he found some in the lost and found bin and won his medals wearing them. In the picture they took of him with his medals you can see that he is…

the women 's U.S Olympic team proved they could dominate the games and managed to gain a higher medal count then the Soviets, a major competitor. Despite the sexism surrounding the Olympic Games and the world of sports for women, this set a precedent for future generations of women athletes. One of the most significant women in Olympic history is Hayley Wickenheiser, a member of Canada 's gold-medal-winning Olympic team who has broken down the typical gender roles when it comes to athletics and…

press to a grand extent. However, through the triumphs of the games athletes, Russia was able to attain substantial political gains and recognition. For example, Russia was the top-performing nation with 11 gold medals and a total of 29 medals respectively. By winning the majority of medals, Russia was able to gain politically by demonstrating to the Russian people and the world the strength and tenacity of its athletics. Surprisingly, many of the gold-winning Russian competitors were…

recruited men of the 93rd Division were DFC receivers. Medal of Honor was not given to a black serviceman during World War I. But in 1988 the Department of the Army investigated the National Archives to determine whether racial barriers had prohibited award of the nation's highest medal for bravery. The archives examination produced confirmation that Corporal Freddie Stowers of Anderson County, South Carolina, had been recommended for the Medal of Honor; for "unknown reasons," however, the…

He was born on June 10th 1968. He was first in the olympics of 2002. There was no doubt he should of won because of his family history. His grandfather won 2 gold medals in speed skating. His father also won cross country skiing. The history of Skeleton is one of a unique way. The History of the skeleton begined in a small village. The first run ever created was on Cresta hill and wasn’t nearly as long as the tracks…

cartwheel that she taught herself when she was 4 years old. When she was 6 she did a cartwheel by herself. The Women’s gymnastics team defended the gold medal in Brazil in the year of 2016 by using their calisthenics. Gymnastics has continued for more than 2,000 years and it was a competitive sport. She was the first African to win the gold medal so she became a champion. Women's gymnastics team as a whole defended the gold in Brazil in the year of 2016. When gymnastics has become a sport so…