| A | B |
|---|
| laurel | a crown of olive leaves given to the winners of the ancient olympics |
| marathon | a 26 mile foot race |
| International | between or among nations |
| javelin | a light spear thrown by hand |
| champion | the winner of a contest/event |
| modern | present times |
| protocol | rules of etiquette |
| elite | those thought to be the best |
| olympian | a participant in the olympics |
| luge | a sled race with one or two people on each sled |
| biathlon | an event that involves ski-racing and rifle shooting |
| triathlon | a three part race involving swimming,biking,and running |
| equestrian | an event in which you must ride your horse over hurdles |
| qualifying | an event to see who will qualify for the olympics or other event |
| popular | liked by most people |
| archery | an event in which you must shoot an arrow from a bow and try to hit the center of a target |
| amateur | young,not yet professional |
| stamina | strength,endurance |
| hurdles | a sprinting event that involves jumping hurdles |
| comrade | a close companion,or friend |
| sprints | a short track race |
| preliminary | a preparation for an event |
| challenge | a call to a game/contest |
| endurance | the power to last/withstand |
| commemorative | to honor the memory of a person or event |
