The Olympic Games: Where Heroes Are Made
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The next selection you will read is about the Olympic Games. Did you know that the idea for our modern Olympic Games came from the Olympic Games held in Greece long ago?
Long ago, in [1] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host times, special games were held every four years in Greece. The [2] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host , the place that put on the games, was called Olympia. Athletes came from all over Greece to [3] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host , or take part in the contests.
Today some sporting events take place in a [4] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host , a building with rows of seats built around an open field. The word comes from the race track used in the original games.
There were foot races, wrestling, boxing matches, horse races, and long jumps.
When an athlete finished an even in the best time ever, he set a [5] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host for that sport. Winners were shown to an audience during [6] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host , where a crown of leaves was placed on each winner's head.
Today, a winning athlete may win [7] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host , shining pieces of metal with images or writing on them.
Many of the best athletes have been good enough to make money in their sport. They have worked hard and [8] earned stadium compete ancient record ceremonies medals host a living being the best in the world in their sport.
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