Wilma Rudolph: from leg brace to Olympic gold
The life of sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame polio to win three Olympic golds and stood up against segregation.
B2Adults45 minBiography
About this lesson
A B2 reading lesson (biography). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Biography
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Sports
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Gap-fill
- Key words
- polio, brace, segregation, therapy, relay, track and field
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Understand the main stages of a person's life in a biography
- Match key dates and ages to events
- Talk and write about a person who overcame difficulties