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Reading Writing Fastest average speed, Tour de France France 1999, 2003 Lance Armstrong 1. Read the profiles from a sports magazine and complete the summary of each sportsperson’s (Guinness) record(s). what where when who who Michellie Jones when 1992， 1993 where （not stated） what International Triathlon Union World Champion who when where what Yongest female to win the women’s world title for platform diving champion of all time; first Australia, Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney 1991, 1992, 1996, 2000 Fu Mimgxia who when Where Martin Strel 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 The Danube River in Europe; the Mississippi River in USA; the Parana River in South America; the Changjiang River in China What First person to swim the entire length of the Danube River; longest time for nonstop swimming; swimming the greatest distance; first man to swim the length of the Parana River; swimming the length of the dangerous Changjiang River 1.Who is the youngest athlete? 2. Who retired from their sport and then made a comeback? 3. Who has trained in another profession? 2. Read the profiles and answer the questions below: 4. Who do you think is the most courageous of the four sportspeople? Give reasons. 5. What qualities do you think these sportspeople need to be successful? Fu Mingxia. Lance Armstrong, FuMingxia Lance Armstrong, Michellie Jones, Marrtin Strel Lance Armstrong, because he overcame cancer and then had the courage to return to racing. Courage, determination, ambition, vision, passion, focus, concentration, belief in himself/herself, perseverance, etc. Suggested answer: 3. Which quote do you think belongs to which sportsperson? 1. I am swimming for peace, friendship and clean water. Martin Strel 2. I’d like to think that I was a role model, that people see my sport and say”Wow,I’d like to try that.” Michellie Jones I used to ride my bike to make a living. Now I just want to live so that I can ride . Lauce Armstrong I call it a one-second art.