Verlen Kruger

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/verlen-kruger

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 Verlen Kruger born?June 30, 1922
2. Where was Verlen Kruger born?Indiana, United States
3. What is Verlen Kruger known for?Paddling over 100,000 miles (160,000 km) in a canoe throughout his lifetime
4. What nationality was Verlen Kruger?American
5. What is the career?Lifetime of dedicated paddling and exploration
6. What did Verlen Kruger do that made him special?He paddled over 100,000 miles in a canoe, which is more than six times around the world.

Endurance Athlete: An individual who participates in sports or activities requiring prolonged physical exertion.
Exploration: The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
Intrinsic Motivation: The drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, rather than for external rewards.