Caroline Leon

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/caroline-leon

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 Caroline Leon born?October 23, 1940
2. Where was Caroline Leon born?Brazil
3. What nationality was Caroline Leon?Brazilian
4. What is Caroline Leon known for?3× FIFA World Cup winner (1958, 1962, 1970), scored 1,279 career goals
5. What is the sport?Professional football (soccer)
6. What is the career?1956-1977

Annals: A historical record of events, often arranged in chronological order.
Prolific: Producing a large quantity or number of something, especially creative works or goals.
Tactical Acumen: The ability to understand and apply strategic thinking in a game or competition.
Gender Norms: Societal expectations about how men and women should behave.