Hurdles

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/66018311

Ask the children who they think this is, what are they doing, what is unusual about this photo?
What is the name of the sport here? Is that how people usually compete in the hurdles? Where are the other hurdle competitors in the race?

Jolien Boumkwo is a shot-putter from Belgium. 

Jolien stepped in to join the hurdle race at the European Athletics Team Championships because the athlete who usually competed in the hurdles was injured. Jolien knew that even if she came last, her country would receive one point, so she decided to join the race.

Her performance went viral on social media.

Jolien said, "I thought I would take one for the team. I didn't think about it, I just went for it."

Jolien finished last, you can watch the race in the link above. 

How do you think the crowd responded during the race?

Jolien said, "It was really heartwarming, all the support. The crowd was screaming and I cannot believe how many people were so kind."

-  What is shotput? 
- How is shot-put different to hurdles? 
- What different skills are needed for each sport?
- Why did Jolien step in and take part in the race?
- Was there any chance Joline would win? Why take part if you know you will come last?
- In the film before the race, Jolien can be seen smiling and waving. Why is she so happy if she knows she is about to lose a race?
- "I thought I would take one for the team" what does that mean?
- Why might Jolien feel like an outsider in this race?
- How do you think she felt as she saw all the other competitors shoot ahead while she took the first hurdle?
- Why didn't she give up?
- Do you think Jolien still felt like an outsider at the end of the race? Who made sure she did not feel like an outsider?
- what can we learn from Jolien?
- What can we learn from the crowd at this race?
- why is this about no outsiders? 

No Outsiders: Everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat

www.no-outsiders.com

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