British athletes for LA Olympics selected today

British athletes for LA Olympics selected today

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Peter Elliot arrived at Radio Sheffield expecting to hear about his Olympic selection after defeating Seb Coe. However, he was shocked to learn that he was not chosen for the 1500m race, allowing Coe to defend his title. Elliot expressed disappointment and speculated about favoritism, recalling similar experiences in past trials. Despite the setback, he remains on the Olympic team and aims for an 800m gold. The broadcast concluded with some confusion over the order of news segments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Peter Elliot expecting to hear at Radio Sheffield?

That he won a gold medal

That he was retiring from athletics

That he was disqualified from the race

That he was selected for the Los Angeles race

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Peter Elliot defeat in the 1500m 3A's final?

Steve Cram

Seb Coe

Roger Bannister

Steve Ovett

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason does Peter Elliot suspect for not being selected?

His recent injury

Favoritism by the selectors

His lack of experience

A rule violation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is Peter Elliot still competing in at the Olympics?

800m

400m

Marathon

1500m

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What confusion occurs at the end of the news segment?

The date of the Olympics

The name of the reporter

The location of the event

The order of news items