Silken Laumann's Courageous Comeback

What major event is described in the text?

• Winning a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics

• Silken's courageous comeback after an injury

• Silken's training routine for rowing

• Silken's childhood dreams of being a writer

What do we mean when we talk about an athlete having 'great heart'?

• Having a history of heart-related health issues

• Having a positive attitude

• Having a strong cardiovascular system

• Having determination and courage

What did Silken initially dream of becoming as a young child?

• A rower

• A runner

• A gymnast

• A writer

What was the reason for Silken to start rowing?

• She wanted to compete in the Olympics

• She suffered leg and back injuries from running

• She was too tall for gymnastics

• She was encouraged by her sister

What happened to Silken's scull just before the 1992 Olympics?

• It was damaged in a training accident

• It was hit by a German men's pairs boat

• It was lost during transportation

• It was stolen by a rival athlete

How did Silken feel during the first half of the race at the Olympics?

• Nervous

• Distracted

• Confident

• Exhausted

What place did Silken finish in the women's single sculls final race at the Olympics?

• First

• Fourth

• Second

• Third

What did Silken win at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta?

• Silver medal

• Gold medal

• No medal

• Bronze medal

What did Silken learn from rowing?

• To avoid taking risks

• To give up when faced with challenges

• To embrace fear and uncertainty

• To focus only on winning

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