
ancient • very old • The ancient Olympics started as a running race.
host • one who provides the place for an event • Athens was host to the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
stadium • an arena or building with rows of seats built around a field • This is the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada.
compete • to take part with others in a contest of skill • My son Luke can hardly wait to compete in wrestling this winter.
earned • gained as the result of effort • Michael Phelps earned many gold medals in the 2004 Olympics.
record • the best performance in a competition • Michael Phelps broke the world record in the 400 meter IM.
ceremonies • formal acts performed in honor of an occasion • Medal ceremonies are held for Olympic events.
medals • small, flat pieces of metal given as awards • These were the Olympic medals in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
I won many swimming ______ when I was a child. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
Charles Perry broke the ______ with a 99 yard touchdown. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
It’s beautiful to watch a gymnast _______. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
The _______ Greeks wore chitons. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
Annie worked hard and ______ a great grade. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
Turin, Italy will ____ the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
Most of our high schools have their graduation __________ at the Civic Center. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal
The Salem Avalanche plays in a beautiful _______. • ancient • host • stadium • compete • earned • record • ceremonies • medal