Instructions

​Each student will choose a Latino Olympic athlete and research their chosen athlete.  They will become “experts” on their country and present their findings to their classmates.  This will be treated like a "wax museum" where students will present their athlete as if they were them.

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LATINO OLYMPIC ATHLETES

1. John Carlos, sprinter
2. Joaquin Capilla, diver
3. Maria Colon, javelin
4. Pablo Morales, swimmer
5. Oscar de la Hoya, boxer
6. Trent Dimas, gymnastics
7. Carlos Arroyo, basketball
8. Dara Torres, swimmer
9. Rubén Limardo, fencing

1. Lionel Messi, soccer
2. Rafael Nadal, tennis
3. Laurie Hernandez, gymnastics
4. Maria Espinoza, taekwondo
5. Mariana Pajón, BMX
6. Mijaín López, wrestling
7. Caterine Ibargüen, triple jump
8. Idalys Ortiz, judo
9. Carolina Marin, badminton

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PRESENTATION

Students are to create an oral presentation where you teach us about their Olympic athlete.  This will be done in the "1st person."

Nationality
Olympic Games
​Sport

Heritage
Olympic Team
​Medals

ATTIRE

Students are to dress like their Olympic athlete to go along with their presentation.

Students are encouraged to be creative with their outfit and to use materials & clothing they already have.  

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Handouts

Latino Olympic Athlete Instructions
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Useful Links for Research

Quizlet

Here is the Quizlet set you will need to copy and fill out in order to help you research your chosen country.