Babe Didrikson Zaharias

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/babe-didrikson-zaharias

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Babe Didrikson Zaharias born?June 26, 1911
2. Where was Babe Didrikson Zaharias born?Port Arthur, Texas, USA
3. When did Babe Didrikson Zaharias die?September 27, 1956 (age 45)
4. Who was Babe Didrikson Zaharias?Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a famous athlete from Texas who won medals in many sports like track, basketball, and golf.
5. How many Olympic medals did she win?She won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

Multifaceted Athlete: An athlete demonstrating exceptional skill and achievement across a wide range of distinct sports and athletic disciplines.
LPGA Tour: The premier professional golf circuit for women in North America, co-founded by Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
Pioneering Figure: An individual who initiates or leads new developments, ideas, or methods, significantly influencing a field or society.