This document provides information about the New Zealand rower Mahe Drysdale. It begins with questions about when he started rowing, his personal best time, and his goal in rowing. It then provides answers to these questions, stating he started rowing at 18 in university, set a world record time of 6:33.35 in 2009, and wants to win Olympic gold in 2012. Additional facts are presented about Drysdale's career accomplishments and birthplace. The document concludes with a short quiz to test the reader's understanding of the information presented.
2. My QuestionsWhen did he first start rowing? What is his personal best time?What is his goal in rowing?Read all my questions carefully, and remember them.
3. My Answers:When did he first start rowing ?He started rowing at 18yrs old in university. His goal over the next two years is to stay at the top of the field in the single sculls and bring home the elusive Olympic Gold from London in 2012.At the 2009 World Rowing Championships he defeated his own World Record in the single and pushed it to 6:33.35!
4. Facts on Mahe Drysdale:Mahe Drysdale started rowing in university at 18 years old.Mahe Drysdale has so far won 4 world championship titles, and an Olympic gold medal.Mahe Drysdale has beet his time for 5km his holding time is 15:11.Mahe Drysdale was born in Melbourne Australia. He attended Tauranga Boys College.Mahe Drysdale is going to the next Olympics in London.
5. Have you been listening?I have some Questions for you to se if you have been listening. ARE YOU UP FOR THE TEST?Question #1: What was Mahe Drysdale’s Personal best time in 5km?(a) 14:58(b) 18:16(c) 15:11
6. Question #2Mahe Drysdale started rowing when he was 17 years old?TRUEorFALSE ??????????????????????????????????????????????
7. Question #3Tell me all off my questions there are 3 questions for you to tell me…
8. Question #4When is the next World Olympics? And where is it going to be held?Athens GreeceLondonCanberra Australia
9. Question #5Spot the mistake…Mahe Drysdale has so far won 3 world championship titles, and 2 Olympic gold medals.
10. Answers for the Quiz...Question #1:15:11 for 5 kmQuestion #2: FalseQuestion#3:1.When did he first start rowing?2.What is his personal best goal?3.What is his goal in rowing?Question #4:LondonQuestion #5:MaheDrysdale has so far won 3 world championship titles, and 2 Olympic gold medals.
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