Canadian snowshoe champion Walter Young wins Boston Marathon

Canadian snowshoe champion Walter Young wins Boston Marathon

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Sports, History, Physical Ed

6th - 8th Grade

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The transcript covers the 41st Boston Marathon, highlighting the 26-mile race and its participants. Notable figures include Tarzan Brown, last year's winner, and Clarence DeMar, a veteran runner. The race features a competition between Johnny Kelly and Walter Young, with Young ultimately winning. Young is also noted for holding the Canadian snowshoe title.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance of the Boston Marathon mentioned in the video?

30 miles

26 miles

35 miles

20 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the winner of the previous year's Boston Marathon?

Clarence DeMar

Walter Young

Johnny Kelly

Tarzan Brown

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Clarence DeMar run the Boston Marathon in 26 years?

Seven times

Nine times

Eleven times

Five times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete was competing closely with Johnny Kelly in the race?

Tarzan Brown

Clarence DeMar

Walter Young

None of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional title does Walter Young hold besides winning the race?

Canadian Snowshoe Title

Olympic Gold Medalist

World Marathon Champion

Boston Marathon Champion