ancient very old The ancient Olympics started as

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,

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 • ancient Center. • • host stadium compete earned record ceremonies medal

The Salem Avalanche plays in a beautiful _______. • • ancient host stadium compete earned record ceremonies medal