Brazil at the Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brazil-at-the-olympics

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. What is the year of first olympic participation?1920
2. What is the total summer olympic medals won?170 (as of the 2024 Games)
3. When did Brazil first participate in the Olympics?Brazil first took part in the Summer Olympics in 1920. Since then, it has competed in every Games except 1928.
4. How many medals has Brazil won in the Summer Olympics as of 2024?Brazil has earned 170 medals in the Summer Games, spread across 18 different sports.

Lusophone: Pertaining to Portuguese-speaking countries or people, highlighting linguistic and cultural connections.
Southern Hemisphere: The half of Earth that is south of the Equator, experiencing opposite seasons to the Northern Hemisphere.
Pierre de Coubertin Medal: An award recognizing outstanding sportsmanship and ethical conduct in the Olympic spirit.
National Olympic Committee (NOC): The organization responsible for managing a country's participation in the Olympic Games.