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She took fourth place in 2000 when she played indoor volleyball for the U.S. Women’s Indoor National Team in Sydney. Kerri earned gold medals in 2004, 2008, and 2012 with Misty May-Treanor in the Olympics who's autograph Kerri got way back in 1996. Who knew that eight years later they would be partners. She also won a bronze medal in 2016 with her partner April Ross (www.teamusa.org). Kerri Walsh gained overnight popularity when she made an appearance on the US National Team. She…

The author Adeline Yen Mah is telling us about her life between the ages of four through her early teens. At the beginning of the story she comes home with a medal the very first week of school. She received the medal for being the best student of the week. Aunt Baba was so proud of her little niece, so she put the certificate and the medal, the same place she kept her valuables. Aunt Baba had been taking care of Adeline ever since she was two weeks old, that is when her mother died. Later…

competition, he is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time.[9][10][11][12] An eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt won the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay at three consecutive Olympic Games, although he subsequently lost one of the gold medals (as well as the world record set therein) nine years after the fact due to…

James H. Doolittle got- Distinguished Flying Cross, Mackey Trophy, Schneider Cup, Harmon Trophy, Bendix Trophy, Thompson Trophy, Medal of Honor, Tony Jannus Award, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2 distinguished service medals, the silver star, 3 distinguished flying crosses, The bronze star, four air medals, and decorations from multiple countries, Public welfare medal and United States military academy's Sylvanus Thayer Award. James H. Doolittle did have some downfalls like the Great Depression…

confidence in his on ability. This had a positive impact upon Chris Hoys performance, as the has won the gold medal in his event. Steve Peters only suggested to Chris to change his mental preparation before going to his event. From this Chris Hoy then went ot win his event in 2004, also winning six gold and one silver medals in Beijing 2008 and london 2012. Chris also achieved medals in 11 world…

PDHPE Assignment Sports player: Marion Jones Drug used:THG meaning: Tetrahydrogestrinone, an artificial anabolic steroid taken for enhancement of athletic performance. Table of events Disqualified events Gold Medals Won Bronze Medal Won Discussion (Used Wiki facts) Throughout her entire athletic career even in high school Marion Jones had been accused either outright or by implication of taking performance enhancing drugs, Until 2007 Marion Jones routly…

has an annual precipitation of 3575 mm (140 in.) that is an average of almost 10 mm a day (.4 in.). 3. Norway is amazing at winter sports. Since Norway has been in the Winter Olympics, they have won 107 gold medals, 121 silver medals, and 99 bronze medals. Norway has the most gold medals out of everyone that has participated in the Winter Olympics. They have been participating in the Olympics since; they have also held the Winter Olympics twice, once in Oslo, 1959 and Lillehammer, 1994.…

reason why they have earned more Medals of Honor in the history of our United States military than any other community, because they’re truly selfless individuals who put the needs of people they’re charged to take care of ahead of any personal concerns for their own lives. For many, many years they have proven that dedication to all of us and we should all be grateful for them.”…

Australia’s historical background was a very interesting timeline and background. Australia was officially explored by Captain James Cook in 1770 while he explored the east coast, he claimed it for Britain and called it New South Wales. Australia was then considered a pearl colony because the first settlers were criminals (Ducksters.com 1). In 1803 Matthew Flinders sails around Australia and proves its an island. In 1824 Australia is named from “New Holland” to “Australia.” “In 1829 The…

Snowboarding is a very interesting sport there are many professional athletes out there. There are also many different styles of it like Freeriding, Freestyle, Alpine Snowboarding, Slopestyle, Big air, Half-pipe, Boardercross etc. Snowboarding is like surfing but on snow. It's shaped kinda like a surfboard but made for snow and your feet buckle into it, on a surfboard u just stand on it and balance. However slopestyle includes many varieties of obstacles including rails, jumps, and other…