The Olympic Spirit

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The Olympic Games has been the scene of many great sporting moments. We have seen the fastest athletes, the strongest athletes, the athletes who could jump higher or longer than their competitors. They have honoured the Olympic motto of Citius Altius Fortius and become the best in the world. However, Pierre de Coubitín also said that,


     "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."


Given this, we have also been witness to some amazing acts of mental fortitude, courage and tenacity. In the video above, which will take you to Youtube, (you cannot see it directly but click on "ver en Youtube") you can see a Top Ten of Incredible Olympic Moments. 

TASK ONE

Your first task is to watch the video and appreciate many of these totally unknown but now famous Olympic competitors. 

TASK TWO

Your second task is to look into and investigate the life of another athlete famous not for winning but for his determination to participate. You will need to write a biography including photos using Microsoft Word. His name is...

Michael "Eddie the Eagle" Edwards

TASK THREE

Movie Time …. “Eddie, the Eagle …. “!! | It Is What It Is

Watch and enjoy the film made in 2016 about his life! 
https://www.cliver.to/pelicula/eddie-the-eagle/





IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Follow these instructions to watch the film...

1. Copy and paste the link.

2. When the webpage opens DO NOT click on either "VER AHORA HD" or "DESCARGAR HD"

3. Scroll down and click on the American Flag with "SUB" on it.

During this process adverts for Amazon Prime or Youtube etc will pop up. Just close them clicking "X". 

4. You will probably close two or three advert pages until after finally clicking the American Flag with "SUB" on it the server option appears. There will be three alternatives. 

MIXdrop, SUPERVIDEO or UpStream. Click on any one of them. 

Several advert pages will continue to appear until the film finally plays. You may have to do this 6 or 7 times or more but it the end the movie finally starts. 


Enjoy!!




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