This document provides instructions for students to write a short biography of a modern Olympic athlete. Students are asked to choose an athlete, research their life using the provided grid, and write a biography in full paragraphs. The biography should include details about the athlete's birthplace and early life, career highlights and sporting achievements, the events they will compete in at the upcoming London Olympics, and their future ambitions. Suggested athletes are provided or students may choose someone from another country.

1. HOMEWORK – WEEK 2
Write a short biography of a modern Olympic hero’s
life and how they became a successful athlete.
1. Choose an athlete who you are interested in.
2. Research their life and make notes of the most Key words:
important information in the grid below.
Biography = the story
3. Write out your biography in full sentences and of someone’s life
paragraphs. Athlete = sports person
Do not copy and paste from the
internet.
This can be presented digitally (word, powerpoint, smart notebook etc) or on
paper (cardboard, booklet).
Remember to acknowledge your sources!
Possible athletes: Stephanie Rice, Steve Hooker, Sally Pearson. You may
choose an athlete from a different country.
Useful Websites
http://london2012.olympics.com.a
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http://swimming.org.au/
http://www.london2012.com/
Paragraph topics Planning notes
This is a guide only.
Fast Facts
When and where
they were born;
Height
Age at Games
Nickname?
Studies:
Where did they go to school?
What sports did they
do as a child;

2. Career Highlights
What are the major sporting
achievements.
. Do they have another career/job or
qulifications?
Interesting facts?
Londons:
What events are they competing in
at the London Games’
Their personal
bests.
.
Ambitions:
What do they still want
to achieve?