CLARA HUGHES – LONG TRACK SPEED SKATING
BIOGRAPHY Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Date of Birth September 27,1972 Events she skated in the 2010 winter
Olympics Games - 3000m and 5000m 3000m - place 5th 5000m – placed 3rd
Carried the flame in the opening ceremonies
CAREER Clara first sport was cycling In 1996 won 2 bronze in cycling Clara than began her speed skating
career 2002 she won bronze in 5000m 2006 she won gold in 5000m 2006 she won silver in team pursuit 2006 she came 9th in the 3000m
ANALYSIS Media: They think she is a great
competitor and is a great role model for young girls
Clara: She thinks that if you don’t think about the end result you will succeed
My opinion: I think she is a great athlete and has great determination
EXTERNAL/INTERNAL CONFLICT Person vs. Self: Clara Hughes vs. herself Person vs. People: Clara Hughes vs.
Competitors Person vs. Time: Clara Hughes vs. Personal Life Person vs. Environment: Clara vs. Ice
conditions Person vs. Nature: Clara Hughes vs. Weather
conditions Person vs. Media: Clara Hughes vs. Writers
SETTING Richmond oval is where the long track
speed is taking place It’s a slower track because it’s two
metres above sea level There have been some ice problems
during these Olympics
CONCLUSION Denouement: Her last winter Olympics
and she won bronze medal in the 5000m
Cliffhangers: Plans to retire Ironic Twist: She came 5th in the 3000m
BIOGRAPHY Information: www.vancouver2010.com www.wikipedia.org
Pictures: www.tsn.ca