In the Box,Olympism and the Olympic Games,Bruce Kidd,a Former Olympian

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the box,Olympism and the Olympic Games,Bruce Kidd,a former Olympian and now a physical educator,suggests that the Olympics be changed so that

• A)the personal tragedies and experiences of athletes are highlighted more.
• B)athletes are selected to compete on the basis of athletic skills only.
• C)the service of athletes is central in athlete selection and media coverage.
• D)the needs of corporate sponsors are presented in more human terms.

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