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Read the Lines Given Above and Answer the Following Question: Who Do You Think Are the Competitors? How Do You Know Which is the Event Mentioned?

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The blocks were all lined up for those who would use them
The hundred-yard dash and the race to be run
These were nine resolved athletes in  back of the starting line
Poised for the sound of the gun.
The signal was given, the pistol exploded
And so did the runners all charging ahead
But the smallest among them,he stumbled and staggered
And fell to the asphalt instead.
He gave out a cry in frustration and anguish
His dreams ands his efforts all dashed in the dirt
But as sure I'm standing here telling this story
The same goes for what next occurred.

Read the lines given above and answer the following question:

Who do you think are the competitors? How do you know which is the event mentioned?

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Solution

The differently – abled people are the competitors. The banner said that it was Special Olympics. The event mentioned is the 100 yard dash.

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Chapter 1.1: Nine Gold Medals - Stanza 3, 4 and 5

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Chapter 1.1 Nine Gold Medals
Stanza 3, 4 and 5 | Q 3
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