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Arsène Wenger

Arsène Wenger loves soccer. He was a coach for a long time. He helped his teams play very well. He taught players to eat healthy food. He is a very famous leader. Do you like to play soccer?

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Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe was a great tennis player. He won many big games. He was very good at hitting the ball. He helped many people stay healthy. He was a hero to many. Do you like to play sports?

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Artistic gymnastics

Gymnasts move in many ways. They jump and flip high. They use bars and beams. It takes much strength. It is fun to watch. Do you like to jump?

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Arvydas Sabonis

Arvydas Sabonis was a great basketball player. He played for many teams. He won many gold medals. He was very good at passing the ball. People loved to watch him play. Do you like to play sports?

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Asashōryū Akinori

Asashōryū was a great sumo wrestler. He was from a place called Mongolia. He won many big matches. He was the best in his group. He worked very hard to win. It is fun to watch him! Do you like sports?

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Ashton Eaton

Ashton Eaton is a fast runner. He does many sports at once. He won gold medals at the big games. He is very good at jumping and running. It is fun to watch him win. Do you like to run fast too?

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Athlete

An athlete is a person who plays sports. They use speed and strength. Some run very fast. They train hard to stay fit. It is fun to watch them play. Do you like to play sports too?

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ATP Tour

Men play tennis in big games. They travel to play. They work hard to win. It is fun to watch. We can cheer for them. Do you like tennis?

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Australia national cricket team

Australia has a great cricket team. They play a game with bats and balls. They have won many big games. This team is very good at sports. People love to watch them play. Do you like to play ball games?

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Australian Football League

Many teams play a big game. They run and play in Australia. The best team wins a big cup. It is a lot of fun to watch. Do you like sports?

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Australian Open

People play tennis in a big game. It happens in a place called Australia. Many people come to watch it. It is a happy time for fans. Do you like to play ball?

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Avery Brundage

Avery Brundage loved sports. He was a fast runner. He also led the big Olympic Games. He worked hard for the athletes. He wanted the games to keep going. Do you like to play sports?

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Axel Paulsen

Axel Paulsen was a great skater. He skated on ice. He made a new jump. People named the jump after him. He was a fast skater, too. Do you like to skate?

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Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna was a fast driver. He drove cars in big races. He won many prizes. People in Brazil love him. He was a hero to many. Do you like fast cars?

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Backpacking (hiking)

You can go on a big walk. You carry your things in a pack. You can sleep in a tent. It is a fun way to see the world. Do you like to walk in the woods?

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Backstroke

You swim on your back. You look up at the sky. It is easy to breathe. You cannot see where you go. You move your arms and legs. It is a fun way to swim. Do you like to swim on your back?

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Baguazhang

People use their hands to move. They walk in a big circle. They move in smooth ways. It is a way to train. It can be fun to learn. Do you like to move?

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Baja 1000

People race fast in Mexico. They drive over sand and rocks. Some use bikes and some use trucks. It is a big, fun test. It is a very long trip. Do you like fast cars?

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Balance beam

A beam is a thin bar. It is very narrow. Girls walk and jump on it. They must stay very steady. It takes much skill to stay up. Can you balance on one foot?

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Balbir Singh Sr.

Balbir Singh was a great hockey player. He played for India. He won three gold medals. He scored many goals in games. He was a very good leader. Do you like to play sports?

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Ball (association football)

A football is round. It is used to play a game. Many people love to kick it. It can be black and white. Some balls even have tiny chips inside! Do you like to play with a ball?

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Bam Margera

Bam is a man who likes stunts. He rides a skateboard. He makes fun videos with friends. He was on a show called Jackass. He loves to do cool tricks. Do you like to skate too?

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Bando

Bando is a way to fight . It comes from a place called Myanmar. It uses moves from animals like the eagle . You learn to stay safe first. It is fun to learn these moves. Do you like animals?

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Barbara Ann Scott

Barbara Ann Scott was a great skater. She skated on the ice. She won a gold medal. People loved to watch her. She was a star in Canada. Do you like to skate?

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Barbora Špotáková

Barbora is a fast athlete. She throws a long spear. She throws it very far. She won many gold medals. It is fun to watch her. Do you like to throw things?

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Bare-knuckle boxing

People hit with their hands. They do not wear gloves. This sport started in England. It has many rules. It is a tough sport. Do you like sports?

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Barney Oldfield

Barney Oldfield was a fast driver. He drove cars very quickly. He even raced on bikes! People loved to watch him go. He was a star. Do you like fast cars?

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Barrel racing

A person and a horse race. They run around three big metal barrels. They must go very fast. The fastest team wins the race. It is fun to watch them turn. Do you like fast horses?

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Barry Sanders

Barry Sanders was a great football player. He ran very fast with the ball. He was very quick on his feet. People loved to watch him play. He played for the Detroit Lions. Do you like sports?

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Bart Starr

Bart Starr was a great football player. He played for a team called the Packers. He helped his team win many big games. He was a very good leader. People still remember him today. Do you like sports?

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Baseball (ball)

A baseball is a round ball. It is white and hard. Red thread is used to sew it. The ball has many small stitches. These help the ball fly. Do you like to play ball?

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Baseball bat

A bat is a smooth club. It is used to hit a ball. You can make them from wood or metal. A thick part helps you hit well. It is fun to swing. Do you like to play ball?

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Baseball card

Baseball cards show players. They are small and made of card. Some cards come with gum. People love to collect them. It is fun to find new ones. Do you like to collect things?

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Baseball glove

A baseball glove helps you catch a ball. You wear it on one hand. It is often made of leather. It keeps your hand safe. It makes catching much easier. Do you like to play ball?

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Basketball (ball)

A basketball is a round ball. It is used for a game. You bounce it on the floor. You can throw it to a friend. It is fun to play with. Do you like to play ball?

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Basque pelota

Pelota is a fast ball game. People hit a ball against a wall. You can use your hand to hit it. Some people use a wooden racket. It is a very fun sport. Do you want to play?

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Bass fishing

You can catch fish called bass. They live in lakes and rivers. These fish are strong fighters. Many people love to catch them. It is a fun sport. Do you like to fish?

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Batting (cricket)

You hit a ball with a bat. This is called batting. You want to score runs. You must also stay safe. It is a fun game to play. Do you want to try it?

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Bear Bryant

Bear Bryant was a great football coach. He led many winning teams. He won many big games. People loved his black and white hat. He worked very hard for his players. Do you like sports?

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Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls is an adventurer. He loves the wild outdoors. He has climbed big mountains. He also stays on TV. He helps kids learn new things. Do you like to explore?

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Beijing National Stadium

This is a big stadium in China. It looks like a bird's nest. It is made of lots of steel. Many people go there to watch sports. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?

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Béla Guttmann

Béla Guttmann loved soccer. He was a player and a coach. He traveled to many lands. He won many big games. He was a very great leader. Do you like to play sports?

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Béla Károlyi

Béla Károlyi was a gymnastics coach. He helped many athletes. He taught them how to move. He helped them win medals. Some people did not like his way. He was a very famous coach. Do you like gymnastics?

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Belinda Clark

Belinda Clark is a great player. She played cricket for Australia. She was a team leader. She won many big games. Her skill helps the game grow. We can see her statue. Do you like cricket?

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Ben Ainslie

Ben Ainslie is a great sailor. He sails fast boats on the water. He won many gold medals. This helps him lead big teams. He loves to race on the sea. Do you like to sail too?

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Bench press

You can lift weights to get strong. You lie on a flat bench. You push a heavy bar up. It helps your chest and arms. This is a fun way to train. Do you want to be strong?

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Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan was a great golfer. He worked very hard at his game. He practiced until his hands were sore. He won many big golf prizes. He showed us how to be brave. Do you like to play sports?

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Ben Johnson (actor)

Ben Johnson was a great actor. He worked in many movies. He was also a champion cowboy. He loved to ride horses. This made him very good at his job. Do you like horses?

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