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Both these champions had a dream: they set themselves
a goal to achieve the dream; they worked with a will to reach

this goal. Their dreams came true and they became world

famous athletes.

glossary

event : an important happening

exciting : causing strong feelings

participate : take part in
victim : one who suffers pain or disability

as a result of an accident or

disease

massage : pressing or rubbing to remove pain

gazelle : deer-like animal
recommend : suggest, advise

sprinter : fast runner

spikes : pointed pieces of metal on running
shoes

decathlon : a competition where athletes take

part in ten separate events-100
mt dash, long jump, shot put, high

jump, 400 mt run, 110 mt hurdle,
discus throw, pole vault, javelin

throw,1500 mt run

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