When Is The Winner A Hero? Flashcards
(13 cards)
Why did Kathrine Switzer practice with the men’s cross-country team?
She practice with the men’s team because the university had no woman’s team
Why did she use the name K.V. Switzer to sign up for the Boston Marathon?
Because the entry form did not ask athletes to specify a gender
Why did Eto’o try to walk off the soccer field in 2006?
He tried to walk off due to the racial abuse he was suffering
Why did Fernández Anaya gesture frantically to Mutai?
Because Mutai thought the race was already over, and Anaya was trying to tell him to keep going and finish.
Why did Eto’o try to walk off the soccer field in 2006?
He tried to walk off due to the racial abuse he was suffering
On what condition did her coach say he would let Switzer run in the marathon?
He said she could run if she proved she could complete the distance in practice
At the 2010 soccer match in Cagliari, how did the referee address the racist chanting?
The referee stopped the game for three minutes and warned the teams and fans.
What happened during the race Kathrine Switzer ran that helped change things for women?
A race official tried to force her out because she was a woman, but she finished the race anyway. It proved women were strong enough to compete.
Why did Mutai not win the December 2012 cross-country race in Spain?
He stopped too early, thinking the race was over, and Fernández Anaya helped him finish instead of passing him.
How is each athlete you read about a hero? Explain
Kathrine Switzer is a hero because she showed courage by running the Boston Marathon when women weren’t allowed. She broke gender barriers
Samuel Eto’o is a hero because he spoke out against racism in sports. He used his voice to fight for fairness and respect.
Iván Fernández Anaya is a hero because he chose honesty over winning. He helped his opponent finish the race instead of taking advantage
Why did katherine Switzer initiate to participate in the marathon and what did she gain?
Kathrine Switzer wanted to join the marathon to prove that women were strong enough to run it.
She gained respect, made history, and helped open the door for other women to compete in marathons too.
Why was eto a victim of racism and how did he stood up for himself?
Eto’o was a victim of racism because fans shouted insults at him during games and a clerk treated him badly in a store because of his skin color.
He stood up for himself by speaking out, walking off the field, and using his voice to fight against racism in sports and society.
Why did Muay Thai not win the December 2012 cross-country race? Why did people criticize Fernandez?
Mutai didn’t win the race because he stopped running too early, thinking he had already finished.
People criticized Fernández Anaya because he could have passed Mutai and won, but instead, he helped him finish first to be fair
