...Usain Bolt “Don’t think about the start of the race, think about the end.” This was an inspirational quote by Usain Bolt. “Usain St. Leo Bolt (Usain Bolt) was born on August 21, 1986, in Sherwood Content, Jamaica.” (Contemporary Black Biography, 2009) He is an independent professional track and field athlete. Usain Bolt is a hero to runners around the world. “Bolt’s outstanding races at the 2008 Olympics set two world records. He has become the fastest man alive.” (Contemporary Black Biography, 2009) Usain Bolt created many world records, used persistence to innovate ways to overcome losing a gold medal, and illuminated the world by showing people if you have a passion for something, never give up on it. In 2009, Usain Bolt set World Records...
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...Pele: Full name: Edison "Edson" Arantes do Nascimento, known as PELE, or the black jewel. He was born in 1940. Began playing at 16 for the national team, and won his first world cup at 17. Won the world cup two other times, in 1962 and 1970, and thus is the worlds only player to win the world cup three times. Scored during his career more than 1281 goal in 1363 game. Played most of his career for the team Santos in Brazil. Was declared as a national treasure of Brazil to prevent his transfer to European teams. He retired in 1977. Michael Jordan: Full name: Michael Jeffrey Jordan, born in 1963. Declared as the greatest basketball player of all time. Nicknamed “Air Jordan” and “His Airness”, due to his leaping ability in performing slam dunks from the free throw line. Won 6 NBA titles in total, 3 consecutive from 1990 to 1992 and three other consecutive from 1996 to to 1998. Retired three times from basketball: first time in 1993 to play baseball, then returned in 1995 by just saying “I am back”, second time in 1999, and third time in 2003. Won the titles when he played for the Chicago Bulls. When he was still in middle school he was throwed out of the basketball team, as the coach told him he didn’t know how to play. Holder of the record of most points in one season: 3000 points and holder of the team most win in one season: 72 out of 82. Led the USA dream team to win the gold medal in Barcelona Olympics game Most decorated player in NBA: 5 MVP, 6 finals MVP...
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...initiation, but to increased rates of alcohol use over time. Males had significantly higher levels of marijuana initiation and decreases in rates of alcohol use over time; females had significantly greater rate of increase in alcohol use over time.” This sample is very useful to notify the reader that the use of alcohol and drugs is commonly used with adolescences in today’s sports world. By knowing this data it makes the readers question, why is todays athletes still so great at what they do and arguably the top athletes in history are performing today, and are constantly breaking records and entertaining the sports world? While alcohol and drugs should normally slow down athletes and keep them from performing at their best. For instance Usain Bolt the fastest person in the world from the Jamaican track team admits to using marijuana on a daily basis due to his cultural back ground and still yet, he performs better than athletes who don’t use marijuana. This article is very informing and as a college athlete I can relate to this and understand where the authors are coming from. Throughout my time of playing competitive sports I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of players and teammates of mine. In high school I have seen firsthand alcohol and drugs ruin teammates of mines lives...
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...me my future is anything less. I struggle with my weight; my mom trades my burgers for grapes. I walk down the hall, they point fingers, laugh at my temporary state, just because I’m 15 and overweight don’t tell me I could never be Miss USA. When I speak I stutter, one word becomes an echo of many. People poke fun call me retarded, but feelings I’ve got plenty. Just because I have a tough time being heard don’t tell me I can’t be a public speaker. The alarm rings, my face hits the floor before my feet. Soccer? More like the ball kicks me. Make the table for dinner? Forget it! Goofy names I answer to, but makes me feel less than, just because I lose everything I seem to grab don’t tell me that I’ll never have. Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Jackie Robinson; is that all you see my future to be? Yes I might be tall in length, dunk, sprint and hit home runs but don’t tell me an athlete is all I ever be. You make fun of me, talk about me as if I don’t exist. Just because doctors say I’m autistic doesn’t mean I’m not human. I dream big, I laugh, cry, and hurt just the same as you. Yea I might learn at a different pace; what I go through you may not understand, or...
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...Technology has changed in last years and it is everyday improving, being adapted to the necessities of people. Sport around the world is important due to the fact that technology in sports has evolved over the years and change the way that everybody sees it nowadays. Clearly, this situation has allowed that increase the performance of athletes in training or developing equipment that help them to be more competitive. However, this technology is not available for all countries because, it will require financial resources from companies or people like stakeholders to invest in this. Although some critic are disagree, there is some evidence that the consequence of technology will be positive for society. One advantage of technology in sports is the application assisting the umpires or referees. For example “instant replay” is used in some countries to help make the right call (decision). Additional another tool that has been applied by umpires is “hawk-replay”, the name of a computer and camera system which traces a ball's trajectory, aid the information is analyzed electronically and sent to the referee's headset or a device on them wrist. This is evident in sports such as the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and International Cricket. Due to this system, sports fans do not feel disappointed by a “human mistake” (“Technology in sports”). Another advantage is the creation of devices to improve the performance of sports players...
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...In 1985, after eight consecutive losses, Johnson finally beat Carl Lewis achieving a gold medal, and then 3 years later in the 1988 Olympics Carl Lewis outran Ben Johnson winning a gold medal leaving Johnson to come in 3rd place and achieve bronze. After that Carl Lewis said, “never again shall Johnson beat me”. By the time of the 1987 World Championships, Johnson had won his four previous races with Lewis and had established himself as the best 100 m sprinter. At Rome, Johnson gained instant world fame and confirmed this status when he beat Lewis for the title, setting a new world record of 9.83 seconds as well, beating Calvin Smith's former record by a full tenth of a second. After Rome, Johnson became a lucrative marketing celebrity. According to coach Charlie Francis, after breaking the world record, Johnson earned about $480,000 a month in endorsements. Johnson won both the Lou Marsh Trophy and Lionel Conacher Award, and was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year for 1987. The enquiry of Ben Johnson being tested positive for drugs began in January 1989 and lasted 91 days. 122 were called to the court case, which included athletes, doctors, coaches, sport administrators and government officials; Johnson finally admitted to taking drugs and told the truth in the court. Johnson was stripped of all of his titles and medals and was banned from competing for 2 years. Johnson claimed his reason for taking drugs was to be able to keep up with the other athletes. IN 1991...
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...A Presentation is Worth a Thousand Actions The long pasty white hallway separated me from my dreams. The loud “click-clack” and the occasional squeak of my tennis shoes bounced off the hallways with an eerie echo. I kept hearing the receptionist’s raspy voice in my head, “Just up the stairs and the last door on the left.” My heart was pounding at the speed of Usain Bolt’s 100 meter time as the hallway got shorter and dimmer. My hands were covered with beads of anticipation filled sweat. The click clack of my shoes got louder. The air turned thin. I was as tense as a spider monkey on the hunt for some mouth watering wild berries. Violent gasps were escaping my mouth as I reached the old heavy wooden door. Behind this door contained some key elements that could shape my future. My eyes wide and with an awkward school photo smile, I entered the room. The room was pitch dark except for the low glow of a projector. All 100 pairs of white eyes turned and stared at me like I had committed an outstanding crime. I peeped “Is this the community service meeting?” A slow and shaky head nod confirmed my suspicion. Taking my cold, hard, metal seat, the presentation resumed. While sitting there on the cold hard metal seat, my mind began to race. The nerves soon overtook my mind and I contemplated leaving. I cleared my clustered mind and began listening to this wonderfully mysterious speaker. The more she talked the calmer I became and I actually became intrigued by her message...
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...The Woman Usain Bolt “It all comes down to having the confidence to be who you are.” Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman, better known as Cathy Freeman, was an Aboriginal sprinter who won gold medals in the 2000 Olympic Games. She was the first athlete to hold up the black, yellow and red flag in any Olympic! Rather than running for Australia, she was running for who she really was; a true Aborigine at heart. She has earned the love and respect of Australia and in no time became one of Australia’s favourite! Catherine was born on the 16th of February, 1973 in Slade Point, Mackay, Queensland. Her name was very meaningful: Catherine- Greek for pure, Astrid- German for star and Salome- Hebrew for peace. Freeman was one of four children her parents, Cecelia Freeman and Norma Freeman, had. Cathy had a normal childhood, but little did she...
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...Would you not resent being locked up when you have not really committed an offence? Indeed, you would! Well, this is the plight of asylum seeking youth who are confined to detention centres. The issue whether youngsters seeking asylum should be confined to a detention centre or be assimilated into the community has become so controversial that it has attracted much public opinion and media coverage. In this context, youngsters or youth means teenagers of 15 to 18 years and a detention centre is defined as a place where refugees or illegal immigrants are confined till their case is determined. My contention is that asylum seeking youth should be integrated into the community. Youngsters incarcerated in detention centres are denied their education, exposed to moral corruption and are subjected to a stunted psychological growth. My critics argue that these youngsters should not be released to the community because, if released, they would resort to unbecoming conduct. I will prove that this argument is not tenable. When such children are incarcerated in a detention centre, they are denied the education that such youngsters deserve. Reporting about the Broadmeadows Detention Centre, the Herald Sun of 16 November 2010 comments: “seven boys were hospitalised after a brawl over the single computer”. Resorting to fisticuffs to grab the computer is their way of communicating their need for mental activity. This is their way of asserting that they need an educational curriculum to...
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...INTRODUCTION Thank you for buying a Weatherby® firearm, and welcome to the family. We realize that you had many products to choose from and hope you feel as we do, that you purchased the finest quality production firearm on the market today. When my late father started this company in 1945, it was as a means to turn his revolutionary vision of rifle design and cartridge performance into practical realities. At the time, I'm sure he had little idea that Weatherby® would come to be one of the most respected and revered brands in the firearms industry. That is a level of respect we appreciate and you have our assurance that it will not be taken for granted. This Owner's Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your Weatherby® Mark V rifle. Please read it very carefully and follow all instructions and safety warnings. ® In closing, let me assure you that we are committed to the hunter, shooter and sportsman; and delivering the uncompromising craftsmanship, performance and value that you require in all that we do. Good Shooting! -1- - SAFETY FIRST AND FOREMOST FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN USING ANY FIREARM, SAFETY MUST BE YOUR FIRST AND CONSTANT CONCERN. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES KNOW YOUR FIREARM. Before assembling or using your Weatherby® Mark V® rifle, read and understand the instructions and safety warnings contained in this Owner's Manual in order to learn...
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...that people faced has changed there has always been evil that people battle. Two elements that contribute to this film are the elements of narrative form and sound. The sound used by Ethan and Joel Coen in this film is very unique. There is no music score present during the whole one hundred and twenty-two minutes. Most of the time, a music score is used as a cue that something was going to happen on screen such as a dramatic score when the protagonist is being threatened or a gloomy score when a character is going through tough times. The visual cues in No Country for Old Men are so strong that a music score is not necessary to give hints that something is about to happen. When Anton Chigurh is killing someone he always uses his captive bolt pistol. As Anton gently reaches down and calmly twists the valve and pressurized gas seeps out you know that Anton is going to claim another life. This is where a music score would go to give a clue that a dramatic moment was going to happen, but because of the lack of music the visuals are stronger. Also, because there is no music a viewer must keep their eyes glued to the screen and are more immersed in the story. The lack of music creates much more suspense and contributes to the slow pace of the film. Music score increases the drama of a scene but because there is no score the conflicts in the film seemed much more realistic and relatable. The second element in the film that contributes to theme is the narrative form. In No Country...
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...3 energy systems: Lactic Acid System– also known as the Glycolytic System, is a system which supplies energy for intense activities or exercises which would normally last for a short period of time such as a 100m sprint race so an appropriate athlete would be Usain Bolt. Some long distance runners would need to use this system slightly at the end of a race when the athlete is at a sprint finish such as Mo Farah. This system uses anaerobic respiration which has the equation; glucose → lactic acid + energy released. This is when your muscles need to create energy quickly, so in order for this to happen, glucose is broke down to for lactic acid and the release of energy. A lot of ATP is produced at a fast rate. Aerobic System – This is the long duration energy system. The aerobic system produces a lot more ATP than either of the other energy systems however it produces the ATP much more slowly which is why the aerobic system helps in long distance races (such as the 10,000m) as the energy is produced at a slow constant rate. Rowers would also use this system because they would not want all their energy used up at once because their body needs to consistently perform in order to last the whole race. Phosphocreatine System – this is also known as the Phosphagen system. This releases energy at a high rate. The CP...
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...Many people underestimate themselves because they are intimidated by far more talented people but that's not an excuse to stop trying. Derek Jeter once said, “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do- and I believe that. In other words hard work beats talent. Usain Bolt the Olympic legend and a hard working high school runner Wes Schoenthal also live by this quote. These athletes are great examples showing that hard work does beat talent. Many athletes believe in this quote and if they didn’t they would have less belief in themselves to become greater than what they believe they are. During all of the years Derek Jeter played Major League Baseball he used hard work to...
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...Introduction For this task I have been asked to describe the promotional mix used by 2 selected organisations. My choice was Tesco (Price drop) and British heart foundation (Vinnie Jones). Virgin Media Usain Bolt | Advertising | Public relations & sponsorship | Sales promotion | Nature of the product | The nature of the advertising is that virgin media is selling fibre optic broadband. | In the advert virgin media says that this is the fastest broadband available, and they are using Usain Bolt to show people that it really is fast. | Virgin media is also selling line rental service in the advert. | Competition | Other companies with similar services such as Sky and BT | Other athletes who might advertise for other companies. | Other broadband companies who want their customers to challenge. | Marketing budget | £300 million | Of which £100 goes to the athlete | And roughly £50 million is going for sales promotion | Marketing strategy | Virgin media is using fastest man on planet to advertise apparently fastest broadband available. | Virgin is using Richard Brandsons logo image. | Virgin is compering Bolt with ordinary man which means that they’re comparing virgin broadband with ordinary broadband. | Target market | People or companies which use internet on daily basis and might not be satisfied with their broadband and want to change. | The fans of the athlete. | People who might be interested in using fibre optic broadband. | British Heart...
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...viewers to believe that they should drink it in order to have success in their sport. The viewers trust the athlete and want to be like him, and they repeat his actions. When it comes to pathos, it’s easy to see the emotion all over this commercial. The children are working their absolute hardest to be just like the athletes, and are copying their every move. The emotions on their young faces shows agony, but such dedication for a child. If a child could be that dedicated and work so hard, Gatorade makes the viewer question what they could be capable of at their age. Therefore, Gatorade will make one more athletic and inspire others to go down that path.The commercial was persuasive by using those iconic athletes such as Paul George and Usain Bolt, as well as hinting that their success was partly due to Gatorade. It is used to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes of athletes, making Gatorade a necessity for anybody who loves fitness. The Olympics represents fitness among the world, and gatorade will help one bring their fitness to the next...
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