Summary
Often called one of the greatest athletes ever, Native American Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals and starred in football, baseball, and more — facing unfair treatment along the way.
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Discussion
Often called one of the greatest athletes ever, Native American Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals and starred in football, baseball, and more — facing unfair treatment along the way.
- What made Jim Thorpe such an unusual athlete?
- What unfair treatment did he face because of who he was?
- Why do people still remember his name today?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: athlete, Olympics, versatile.
Try it: Jim Thorpe played many sports. List three activities you're good at and one you'd like to try.