3D. Perspectives B2

to develop gradually

Name at least three synonyms to the word basically

to improve one's results

Starting blocks were an important innovation in ___________.

The Kalenjin tribes have been particularly successful in ____________.

a small piece of partly burned coal or wood

to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success

get shorter

in every part or at every time

gradually become thin and weak and disappear

This is a vertical ___________ of more than 8,000 feet, and Kílian went up and down in under three hours.

What is the average body type?

strings of chemicals in a living thing that carry information

This sport type favours a body type similar to a canoe

a set of beliefs or attitudes

David Epstein’s idea worth spreading is that the amazing achievements of many modern-day athletes are thanks to

the competitive athletic sport of running distances of 400 metres or less.

Citius, Altius, Fortius

While indeed we haven’t evolved into a new species in a century, the _____________ within competitive sports most certainly has changed.