Download - Olympic Friendship #4
Reading p216 When it was Lutz’s turn again, he bolted down the runway, leaping 25 feet, 9 ¾ inches. (7.89 meters)
But on his next jump, Jesse outdistanced Lutz, soaring more than 26 feet. (7.92 meters)
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On his last attempt, Lutz sprinted down the runway, giving a powerful kick once in the air, but he was unable to match his rival’s distance.
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Jesse, having already won the gold medal, still had one jump left. With the pressure off, he sped towards the pit and hit the takeoff board perfectly.
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Jesse kicked his leg hard and jumped 26 feet 5 ¼ - (7.92 meters) a new Olympic record!
Lutz Long was the first one to congratulate the new gold medal winner.
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They embraced and walked towards the stands together, with the crowd cheering Owens's victory. Lutz held up Jesse’s hand and shouted to the crowd,
“Jesse Owens! Jesse Owens!
Comprehension Questions p216
1)How far did Jesse jump when he set a new Olympic record.
Jesse jumped 26 feet 5¼ inches, (7.92 meters) when he set a new Olympic record.
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2) What did Lutz shout to the crowd as he and Jesse walked towards the stands together?
As Jesse and Lutz walked to the stands together, Lutz shouted “Jesse Owens, Jesse Owens.”
Words and Expressions p216
Bolt: (verb: without an object)
To run as quickly as you can.
(To Sprint)
“He bolted down the runway.”
There are many types of “bolts”.
Which is the “bolt” for us?
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Leap: (verb) To jump over or from.“He bolted down the
runway, leaping 25 feet 9 ¾ inches.”
A man Leaping Over babies
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Outdistance: To outrun, or leave far behind.
“Jesse outdistanced Lutz, soaring more than 26 feet.”