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Donovan Bailey, The Fastest Man

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Donovan Bailey, The Fastest Man

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Donovan Bailey always loved to run fast. Born in Jamaica and raised in Canada, he worked as a businessman before deciding to fully dedicate himself to sprinting. He trained tirelessly on the track, perfecting his start and his powerful stride. In the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Donovan ran the 100-meter dash in a world-record time of 9.84 seconds! He won the gold medal and claimed the title of 'The Fastest Man in the World.' He later anchored the Canadian relay team to another gold medal. Donovan's dedication and blazing speed proved that it's never too late to chase your true passion and run towards your dreams.

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Questions to talk about afterwards

What title did Donovan Bailey claim at the 1996 Olympics?
  • The Fastest Man in the World
  • The Strongest Man
  • The Highest Jumper
  • The Best Swimmer
At which Olympic Games did Donovan Bailey win gold in the 100m sprint?
  • 1992 Barcelona
  • 1996 Atlanta
  • 2000 Sydney
  • 2004 Athens
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1996 Atlanta
What record did Donovan Bailey set when he won his Olympic gold medal?
  • The World Record
  • The Long Jump Record
  • The Swimming Record
  • The Marathon Record
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The World Record
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