Dereje Wordofa

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dereje-wordofa

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 Dereje Wordofa known for?Victorious performance at the Great Ethiopian Run, a highly competitive national event
2. What is the nationality?Ethiopian
3. What is the primary discipline?Road running, specializing in long-distance events
4. Who is Dereje Wordofa?Dereje Wordofa is a fast runner from Ethiopia who has won important races like the Great Ethiopian Run.
5. Why is Ethiopia famous for long-distance runners?Ethiopia has high places that help runners build strong lungs, and many people love running as part of their culture, so many great runners come from there.

Aerobic capacity: The maximum rate at which the heart, lungs, and muscles can supply oxygen during intense exercise.
Lactate threshold: The point at which lactic acid builds up in the blood faster than it can be removed during exercise.
VO2 max: The maximum amount of oxygen an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.