You are going to describe an Olympic sport that you are animating or that interests you. You need to include as much detail about the sport as possible. Here are some useful links. You must brainstorm your sport first.
Planning: BRAINSTORM Introduction - tell your audience which Olympic sport you are writing about, briefly explain what happens (do not add too much detail) P.2 How do you play the sport? Give as much detail as possible Who can take part? What are the rules? P.3 Any other details about the sport Conclusion: Any other interesting details. Name an olympian taking part in this sport at the Rio Olympics |
Did you know that hurdles is an olympic sport? Hurdles were originally invented 1838 and was only for men. Around the 19nth century women were allowed to play.
Now the women are allowed to join all sports “in the Olympics”. In hurdles the men's max for running is 400 meters but for women their max is 200 meters.
Quick fact did you know that back then the hurdle stilts were made out of wood? Now the silts are made out of metal.
The world champ is held by Kerron Clement from the United States of America his record 48.26seconds.The female champion is Ristananna Tracey from Jamaica her record is 54.88 seconds.