With the curtains closing on the 2012 London Olympics, it’s impossible not to look back and reflect on the greatest performances by Olympic athletes.
The Olympics have many memorable moments and athletes we’ll remember by name alone. The list is quite big. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt are the latest addition to this list of the bests. They made London Olympics stand apart. If there is any question like this: “What is the standout performance of London 2012?” perhaps the answer is “The London Games gave us Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt.” The first one is an already decorated Olympian, who put the finishing touches on his great athletic careers. And another came up with a new definition of fast. Two of the most popular Olympic sports, sprinting and swimming, saw their two biggest stars captivating audiences. They’d also domi-nated the 2008 Beijing Games, but Phelps and Bolt cemented their legacies in London. Phelps, the American swimmer, passed gymnast Larissa Latynia for the most Olympic medals ever. Bolt was the third man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist and the first as a 200-meter gold medalist, and he broke his own Olym-pic record by running the 100 meter in 9.63 seconds. Once Phelps and Bolt were back in their pool and track, the story lines changed.
Phelps is the most-decorated Olympian ever, with 22 overall medals: 18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze. Bolt is the most accomplished Olympic sprinter with the unprecedented double, making clear that he’s the fastest man in the world.
But there’s a debate: Who had the better Olympics? It’d be tough to top Phelps’ eight gold medals in Beijing, but what if we’re only talking London?
London was Phelps’ grand finale. He won four golds and two silvers in seven events, and he says he’ll never race again.
London was Bolt’s chance to prove he’s still the greatest. Bolt won six gold medals in six Olympic finals. He is the first man ever in the history of the modern Games to sweep the 100 and 200 in back-to-back Olympics. Not to mention the addition of back-to-back relay golds.
And Bolt became a legend, in his own words. Phelps already was. Bolt is just 25 years old, so there is no telling how long he can be on top of the sprinting world. What if he decides to “retire” from sprinting to focus on the 400 meters, just to break another world record or two? It would be amazing and entirely possible for him to accomplish.
Who had the better 2012 Games? You tell us, let the debate begin.
Bangla Translation: ২০১২ সালের লন্ডন অলিম্পিক পর্দা নামানোর সঙ্গে সঙ্গে পিছনে ফিরে তাকানো এবং অলিম্পিক ক্রীড়াবিদদের অসাধারণ পারফরম্যান্স নিয়ে চিন্তা করা অসম্ভব নয়।
অলিম্পিকে এমন অনেক স্মরণীয় মুহূর্ত রয়েছে, আর এমন অনেক ক্রীড়াবিদ আছেন যাদের নাম আমরা কখনো ভুলব না। এই তালিকা বেশ দীর্ঘ। মাইকেল ফেল্পস এবং উসাইন বোল্ট এই তালিকায় সর্বশেষ সংযোজন। তারা লন্ডন অলিম্পিককে বিশেষ করে তুলেছিল। যদি প্রশ্ন ওঠে, “লন্ডন ২০১২–এর সবচেয়ে স্মরণীয় পারফরম্যান্স কী?” তাহলে হয়তো উত্তর হবে, “লন্ডন গেমস আমাদের উপহার দিয়েছে মাইকেল ফেল্পস বনাম উসাইন বোল্ট।“
একজন অলিম্পিকে আগেই কিংবদন্তি হয়ে গিয়েছিলেন এবং নিজের অসাধারণ ক্রীড়াজীবনের শেষ অধ্যায় লিখলেন। আর অন্যজন গতি সম্পর্কে নতুন সংজ্ঞা দিলেন। অলিম্পিকের সবচেয়ে জনপ্রিয় দুটি খেলা— স্প্রিন্টিং এবং সাঁতার— এই দুই তারকার জন্য দর্শকদের মুগ্ধ করেছিল। তারা ২০০৮ সালের বেইজিং অলিম্পিকেও আধিপত্য বিস্তার করেছিলেন, কিন্তু লন্ডনে এসে তারা নিজেদের উত্তরাধিকারের সুনিশ্চিত করেন।
আমেরিকান সাঁতারু ফেল্পস, অলিম্পিক ইতিহাসে সবচেয়ে বেশি পদক জয়ের নতুন রেকর্ড গড়লেন, যেখানে তিনি সোভিয়েত জিমন্যাস্ট লারিসা লাতিনিনার রেকর্ড ভেঙে দিলেন। অন্যদিকে, বোল্ট তৃতীয় ব্যক্তি হিসেবে ১০০ মিটারে পরপর দুবার স্বর্ণপদক জিতলেন এবং প্রথম ব্যক্তি হিসেবে ২০০ মিটারে একই কৃতিত্ব দেখালেন। তিনি নিজের ১০০ মিটারের অলিম্পিক রেকর্ড ভেঙে ৯.৬৩ সেকেন্ডে দৌড় শেষ করলেন। একবার ফেল্পস ও বোল্ট তাদের ট্র্যাক ও সুইমিং পুলে নামলেন, তখন থেকেই গল্পের মোড় বদলে গেল।
ফেল্পস অলিম্পিক ইতিহাসের সবচেয়ে সফল ক্রীড়াবিদ, যার মোট ২২টি পদক রয়েছে: ১৮টি স্বর্ণ, ২টি রৌপ্য ও ২টি ব্রোঞ্জ। অন্যদিকে, বোল্ট ইতিহাসের সবচেয়ে সফল অলিম্পিক স্প্রিন্টার, যার অনন্য ডাবল চ্যাম্পিয়নশিপ নিশ্চিত করেছে যে তিনিই বিশ্বের দ্রুততম মানব।
কিন্তু বিতর্ক রয়েই গেল: কে লন্ডন অলিম্পিকে সেরা ছিলেন?
ফেল্পসের আটটি স্বর্ণপদক জয় করা বেইজিং অলিম্পিককে ছাপিয়ে যাওয়া কঠিন, তবে যদি শুধু লন্ডনের কথা বলি?
লন্ডন ছিল ফেল্পসের বিদায়ী মঞ্চ। তিনি সাতটি ইভেন্টে অংশ নিয়ে চারটি স্বর্ণ ও দুটি রৌপ্যপদক জিতলেন এবং ঘোষণা দিলেন যে তিনি আর কখনো প্রতিযোগিতামূলক সাঁতারে ফিরবেন না।
লন্ডন ছিল বোল্টের জন্য প্রমাণ করার জায়গা যে তিনি এখনো সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ। তিনি ছয়টি অলিম্পিক ফাইনালে অংশ নিয়ে ছয়টি স্বর্ণ জিতেছেন। তিনি প্রথম ব্যক্তি যিনি টানা দুই অলিম্পিকে ১০০ ও ২০০ মিটার দৌড়ে চ্যাম্পিয়ন হলেন। এর সঙ্গে যোগ হলো টানা দুবার রিলে স্বর্ণপদক জয়ের কীর্তি।
এবং বোল্ট নিজেই বললেন, “আমি এখন একজন কিংবদন্তি।“ ফেল্পস তো আগেই ছিলেন।
বোল্ট তখন মাত্র ২৫ বছর বয়সী ছিলেন, তাই বলা মুশকিল তিনি কতদিন স্প্রিন্টের রাজা হিসেবে রাজত্ব করবেন। যদি তিনি স্প্রিন্ট থেকে “অবসর” নিয়ে ৪০০ মিটারে মনোযোগ দেন, তাহলে কি তিনি আরও এক–দুইটি বিশ্ব রেকর্ড গড়তে পারবেন না? সেটা অসাধারণ হবে এবং সম্ভব বলেই মনে হয়।
তাহলে কে ২০১২ অলিম্পিকে সেরা ছিলেন? আপনার মতামত কী? বিতর্ক শুরু হোক!
Word | Bangla | Synonyms | Antonyms |
Curtain (n) | পর্দা, সমাপ্তি | End, conclusion | Beginning, start |
Reflect (v) | প্রতিফলিত হওয়া, চিন্তা করা | Consider, ponder | Ignore, disregard |
Memorable (adj) | স্মরণীয়, মনে রাখার মতো | Unforgettable, remarkable | Forgettable, ordinary |
Athlete (n) | ক্রীড়াবিদ | Sportsman, competitor | – |
Sprinting (n) | দ্রুত দৌড়ানো | Running fast, racing | Walking, jogging |
Swimming (n) | সাঁতার কাটা | Aquatic sport, floating | – |
Captivating (adj) | আকর্ষণীয়, মোহিত করে এমন | Fascinating, enthralling | Boring, dull |
Legacy (n) | উত্তরাধিকার, ঐতিহ্য | Heritage, achievement | Neglect, loss |
Decorated (adj) | সম্মানিত, অলংকৃত | Honored, awarded | Undistinguished, unrecognized |
Medalist (n) | পদকপ্রাপ্ত ক্রীড়াবিদ | Champion, winner | Loser, non-achiever |
Unprecedented (adj) | নজিরবিহীন, অতুলনীয় | Unique, unparalleled | Common, usual |
Accomplished (adj) | কৃতিত্বপূর্ণ, দক্ষ | Skilled, successful | Incompetent, unskilled |
Finale (n) | সমাপ্তি, শেষ পর্ব | Conclusion, ending | Beginning, opening |
Relay (n) | রিলে দৌড়, প্রতিস্থাপন | Team race, succession | Standalone, individual race |
Legend (n) | কিংবদন্তি, মহান ব্যক্তিত্ব | Icon, myth | Unknown, ordinary person |
Debate (n) | বিতর্ক, আলোচনার বিষয় | Discussion, argument | Agreement, consensus |
Possible (adj) | সম্ভব, সম্ভাব্য | Feasible, achievable | Impossible, unlikely |
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives.
- What is the primary focus of the passage?
Comparing Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt’s performances in the 2012 London Olympics
ii. The history of the Olympics
iii. A review of the 2012 London Olympics
iv. Michael Phelps’ career - Who are the two athletes discussed in the passage?
Michael Phelps and Carl Lewis
ii. Usain Bolt and Larissa Latynina
iii. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt
iv. Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay - Which Olympics is referred to as Michael Phelps’ “grand finale”?
Beijing 2008
ii. London 2012
iii. Rio 2016
iv. Sydney 2000 - What is the standout performance of London 2012 according to the passage?
Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt
ii. Michael Phelps’ 8 gold medals
iii. Usain Bolt’s world record
iv. The British athletes’ victories - What record did Usain Bolt break in the 2012 London Olympics?
200-meter world record
ii. 100-meter Olympic record
iii. 400-meter world record
iv. 100-meter world record - How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win in the 2012 London Olympics?
4
ii. 6
iii. 8
iv. 2 - How many Olympic medals does Michael Phelps have overall?
18
ii. 22
iii. 12
iv. 24 - What is Usain Bolt’s distinction in Olympic sprinting?
He is the fastest man in the world
ii. He is the first man to win two 100-meter golds
iii. He is the most decorated sprinter of all time
iv. He is the first man to sweep the 100 and 200 meters in back-to-back Olympics - What made the London 2012 Games special according to the passage?
The rise of new stars
ii. The performances of Phelps and Bolt
iii. The number of records broken
iv. The host country’s success - What event is Bolt known for in the 2012 Olympics?
100-meter and 200-meter sweeps
ii. 400-meter gold
iii. Relay bronze
iv. 4×100-meter relay silver - What was Phelps’ Olympic career achievement in London 2012?
He retired
ii. He won eight gold medals
iii. He became the most decorated Olympian
iv. He broke his own world record - How many gold medals did Usain Bolt win in London 2012?
4
ii. 6
iii. 8
iv. 10 - How many Olympic events did Phelps compete in during the London 2012 Olympics?
6
ii. 7
iii. 5
iv. 10 - Who was the first man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist?
Michael Phelps
ii. Usain Bolt
iii. Carl Lewis
iv. Tyron Gay - What did Usain Bolt say about himself after the London Games?
He is the greatest swimmer of all time
ii. He is a legend
iii. He will retire from athletics
iv. He will focus on the 400 meters - Which medal did Michael Phelps win the least of in London 2012?
Gold
ii. Silver
iii. Bronze
iv. None - What does the passage imply about Bolt’s potential future in sprinting?
He will retire soon
ii. He may move to the 400 meters
iii. He will continue his current sprinting events
iv. He will compete in the next Olympics only - What was Bolt’s age during the London 2012 Olympics?
30
ii. 25
iii. 27
iv. 23 - Which Olympic event did Michael Phelps compete in the most during London 2012?
100-meter
ii. 200-meter
iii. Relay events
iv. 400-meter - How many gold medals did Phelps win in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
4
ii. 6
iii. 8
iv. 10 - What question does the passage raise at the end?
Who is the greatest swimmer of all time?
ii. Who had the better 2012 Olympics?
iii. Who will retire first?
iv. Who will win the next Olympics? - Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of Bolt’s achievements in London 2012?
Winning six gold medals
ii. Repeating as a 100-meter gold medalist
iii. Breaking the 200-meter world record
iv. Sweeping the 100 and 200 meters - What did Bolt prove in London 2012?
That he is the fastest sprinter in the world
ii. That he can break world records
iii. That he can repeat as an Olympic champion
iv. All of the above - What is the most significant question raised in the debate about who had the better Olympics?
The number of medals won
ii. The sports in which they competed
iii. Whether Phelps or Bolt had a more impressive performance
iv. The records set in the Games - What makes Michael Phelps unique in Olympic history?
His swimming technique
ii. His unprecedented medal count
iii. His rivalry with Bolt
iv. His back-to-back golds - What is Usain Bolt’s greatest achievement according to the passage?
Winning six gold medals in six finals
ii. Breaking world records in both 100m and 200m
iii. Sweeping the 100 and 200 meters in back-to-back Olympics
iv. Winning the 400-meter gold - What would be an important factor in comparing their 2012 performances?
The number of events they participated in
ii. The level of competition
iii. The records broken
iv. The number of gold medals won - What was Phelps’ result in London 2012?
He won 6 gold and 2 silver medals
ii. He won 4 gold and 2 silver medals
iii. He won 8 gold medals
iv. He won 6 gold medals - Which of the following is an accurate description of Bolt’s Olympic sprinting career?
He has the most Olympic medals in sprinting
ii. He has the most gold medals in sprinting
iii. He is the fastest man in the world
iv. He is the oldest sprinter in Olympic history - What is Bolt’s age during the 2012 Olympics?
27
ii. 32
iii. 25
iv. 28 - What major record did Bolt break during London 2012?
The 200-meter Olympic record
ii. The 100-meter world record
iii. The 400-meter world record
iv. The 4×100-meter relay record - Who is the most decorated Olympian?
Usain Bolt
ii. Carl Lewis
iii. Michael Phelps
iv. Larissa Latynina - What makes Bolt’s achievements in 2012 remarkable?
His ability to win in every race
ii. His historical double in the 100m and 200m
iii. His new world records
iv. His ability to break Phelps’ records - What sport does Michael Phelps compete in?
Sprinting
ii. Swimming
iii. Gymnastics
iv. Decathlon - How many Olympic finals did Bolt win gold medals in during London 2012?
Four
ii. Five
iii. Six
iv. Three - What did Phelps and Bolt both prove in London 2012?
They were still the best in their respective sports
ii. They could both retire immediately
iii. They were too old for the Olympics
iv. They would not break any more records - What did Phelps say about his future after the 2012 Olympics?
He would retire from swimming
ii. He would focus on the 200-meter race
iii. He would break more records
iv. He would compete in the next Olympics - What event did Bolt break his own record in?
100 meters
ii. 200 meters
iii. 400 meters
iv. 4×100 meters - What does the passage suggest about Usain Bolt’s future in sprinting?
He will retire soon
ii. He may switch to the 400 meters
iii. He will continue sprinting for many years
iv. He will retire after one more Olympics - How did Usain Bolt’s performance compare to other sprinters in London 2012?
He was faster than all other sprinters
ii. He was not the fastest sprinter
iii. He lost his gold medals
iv. He was only able to win one gold - What is a major factor in determining who had the better Olympics between Phelps and Bolt?
The number of world records broken
ii. The number of gold medals won
iii. The number of Olympic events they participated in
iv. Their rivalry in the Games - Who dominated the Olympics in 2008?
Michael Phelps
ii. Usain Bolt
iii. Both Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt
iv. Neither of them - How many medals did Bolt win in London 2012?
4 gold
ii. 6 gold
iii. 2 silver
iv. 4 silver - How old was Usain Bolt during the London Olympics?
23
ii. 25
iii. 30
iv. 32 - What sport did Phelps compete in?
Swimming
ii. Track and Field
iii. Gymnastics
iv. Cycling - How many times has Usain Bolt won the 100-meter gold in back-to-back Olympics?
Once
ii. Twice
iii. Three times
iv. Four times - Which of the following describes Michael Phelps’ achievements?
He broke his own record in the 100-meter race
ii. He was the first swimmer to win four golds in one Olympics
iii. He won 8 gold medals in Beijing
iv. He won 4 silver medals in London - What does the passage imply about Bolt’s legacy?
He has reached his peak and will soon retire
ii. He has not achieved anything extraordinary
iii. He has solidified himself as one of the greatest sprinters
iv. He is too young to be considered a legend - How many Olympic medals has Usain Bolt won in total by the 2012 Games?
5
ii. 10
iii. 8
iv. 12 - Who was the most decorated Olympian in London 2012?
Michael Phelps
ii. Usain Bolt
iii. Carl Lewis
iv. Larissa Latynina - What made the London Olympics “stand apart,” according to the passage?
Record-breaking ticket sales
ii. Michael Phelps vs. Usain Bolt
iii. New sports introduced
iv. The opening ceremony - Which athlete is called “the most-decorated Olympian ever”?
Usain Bolt
ii. Larisa Latynina
iii. Michael Phelps
iv. Carl Lewis - What did Usain Bolt achieve for the first time in Olympic history?
Winning three gold medals in one Games
ii. Sweeping the 100m and 200m in consecutive Olympics
iii. Breaking the 400m world record
iv. Competing in swimming and sprinting - What was unique about Bolt’s 2012 Olympic performance?
He won gold in the 400m
ii. He broke the marathon record
iii. He won six gold medals in six finals
iv. He retired after the Games - How many total Olympic medals did Michael Phelps win?
18
ii. 20
iii. 22
iv. 24 - How many gold medals did Phelps win in London (2012)?
4
ii. 6
iii. 8
iv. 2 - What was Usain Bolt’s time in the 100m final at London 2012?
9.58 seconds
ii. 9.63 seconds
iii. 9.69 seconds
iv. 9.72 seconds - How many silver medals did Phelps win in London?
0
ii. 1
iii. 2
iv. 3 - Bolt won relay golds in which event(s)?
4x100m only
ii. 4x400m only
iii. Both 4x100m and 4x400m
iv. 4x100m in consecutive Olympics - How many Olympic finals did Bolt compete in during 2012?
3
ii. 4
iii. 6
iv. 8 - What does “grand finale” refer to in the context of Phelps?
His first Olympics
ii. His retirement after London 2012
iii. A new world record
iv. His coaching career - The phrase “cemented their legacies” means:
Started new careers
ii. Made their achievements unforgettable
iii. Retired from sports
iv. Changed their sports - What does “unprecedented double” describe about Bolt?
Winning 100m and 200m in two consecutive Olympics
ii. Breaking two records in one day
iii. Competing in swimming and sprinting
iv. Winning six gold medals - “Most-decorated Olympian” refers to:
Having the most social media followers
ii. Winning the highest number of medals
iii. Being the oldest athlete
iv. Competing in the most events - What does “standout performance” imply?
A controversial moment
ii. An unforgettable achievement
iii. A team effort
iv. A disqualification - Why does the passage compare Phelps and Bolt?
They competed in the same sport
ii. Both retired in 2012
iii. They dominated their sports and defined the London Games
iv. They are from the same country - What does Bolt’s age (25) suggest about his future?
He might switch to swimming
ii. He could break more records
iii. He will retire immediately
iv. He will focus on coaching - Why was London significant for Phelps?
It was his first Olympics
ii. He broke Bolt’s records
iii. He ended his Olympic career there
iv. He won only silver medals - What does the debate “Who had the better Olympics?” highlight?
Rivalry between swimming and sprinting
ii. Subjective greatness in different sports
iii. National pride
iv. Gender equality - How did Bolt prove himself in London?
By retiring after the Games
ii. By breaking the 400m record
iii. By repeating his Beijing success and making history
iv. By coaching other athletes - Why might Bolt’s 100m time (9.63) be notable?
It was slower than his Beijing time
ii. It broke his own Olympic record
iii. It was his first gold medal
iv. It was a world record - How did Phelps surpass Larisa Latynina?
By winning more gold medals
ii. By competing in more Olympics
iii. By setting a new world record
iv. By earning the most total medals - What makes Bolt’s 200m victory unique?
He was the youngest winner
ii. He was the first to defend the title consecutively
iii. He won by a record margin
iv. He tied with another athlete - Why does the author mention Bolt’s potential switch to the 400m?
To criticize his career choices
ii. To highlight his versatility
iii. To suggest he is retiring
iv. To compare him with Phelps - What is the main theme of the passage?
The decline of the Olympics
ii. The rivalry between two athletes
iii. The legacy of Phelps and Bolt in London 2012
iv. The history of sprinting - Which athlete had a higher medal count in London?
Phelps (4 golds)
ii. Bolt (3 golds)
iii. Both won the same number
iv. Bolt (6 golds) - What record did Phelps break in London?
Most gold medals in one Games
ii. Most total Olympic medals
iii. Fastest swimming time
iv. Most relay medals - What distinguishes Bolt from other sprinters?
His height
ii. His ability to defend 100m and 200m titles consecutively
iii. His training routine
iv. His nationality - How many silver medals did Bolt win in London?
0
ii. 1
iii. 2
iv. 3 - What was Phelps’ final Olympic event?
200m butterfly
ii. 4x100m medley relay
iii. 100m freestyle
iv. 400m individual medley - If Bolt switched to the 400m, what might happen?
He would lose popularity
ii. He could break more records
iii. He would retire
iv. He would join swimming - What lesson can athletes learn from Phelps and Bolt?
Specialization is key
ii. Longevity and adaptability define greatness
iii. Retire early to avoid failure
iv. Avoid relays - How did the London Olympics impact their legacies?
It overshadowed their careers
ii. It solidified their status as legends
iii. It caused controversy
iv. It reduced their fame - What might a fan argue in the “Phelps vs. Bolt” debate?
Phelps’ medal count is unmatched
ii. Bolt’s dominance in sprinting is rarer
iii. Both are equally great
iv. All of the above - Why are Phelps and Bolt called “legends”?
They transcended their sports
ii. They won only gold medals
iii. They competed in multiple Olympics
iv. They coached other athletes - What does Bolt’s “back-to-back relay golds” emphasize?
Teamwork
ii. Individual brilliance
iii. National dominance
iv. Luck - How does Phelps’ 2012 performance compare to Beijing?
He won fewer golds but added to his legacy
ii. He underperformed
iii. He focused on new events
iv. He retired mid-Games - Why might Bolt’s achievements be considered “unprecedented”?
No sprinter had defended both 100m and 200m titles twice
ii. He won medals in three sports
iii. He competed in five Olympics
iv. He broke all existing records - What societal impact did Phelps and Bolt have?
They redefined excellence in sports
ii. They reduced interest in the Olympics
iii. They caused rule changes in their sports
iv. They prioritized individual sports over teams - What is the author’s tone toward Phelps and Bolt?
Critical
ii. Admiring
iii. Neutral
iv. Sarcastic - What might Bolt’s future hold, according to the passage?
Retirement from all sports
ii. A switch to the 400m
iii. Coaching Phelps
iv. Politics - How might history remember the 2012 Olympics?
As the Games of Phelps and Bolt
ii. As a poorly organized event
iii. As the start of Bolt’s decline
iv. As Phelps’ comeback - What would make Bolt’s career “amazing,” per the passage?
Breaking 400m records
ii. Winning a marathon
iii. Coaching future athletes
iv. Retiring undefeated - Why does the passage mention Phelps’ retirement?
To contrast Bolt’s continuing career
ii. To criticize his decision
iii. To highlight his failures
iv. To promote swimming - What is the lasting legacy of London 2012?
Technological advancements
ii. The rise of new sports
iii. Phelps and Bolt’s historic achievements
iv. Environmental initiatives
B. Answer the following questions.
- Who are the two athletes mentioned as the greatest performers of the 2012 London Olympics?
- What is the standout performance of the London 2012 Olympics, according to the passage?
- How did Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt make the London Olympics stand apart?
- Which two Olympic sports did Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt dominate in 2012?
- Who was Michael Phelps’ biggest competition for the most Olympic medals?
- What was Michael Phelps’ record at the 2012 London Olympics?
- How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win in London?
- How many silver medals did Michael Phelps win in London?
- What was Usain Bolt’s Olympic achievement in the 100 meters at the 2012 London Olympics?
- How did Usain Bolt break his own Olympic record?
- Who was the third man to repeat as a 100-meter gold medalist?
- What other record did Usain Bolt break in London?
- How many Olympic gold medals did Usain Bolt win in London?
- How many Olympic events did Michael Phelps compete in during the London Games?
- What was unique about Usain Bolt’s performance in the 100 and 200 meters?
- How many Olympic finals did Usain Bolt win in London?
- How many relay gold medals did Usain Bolt win in London?
- What legacy did Michael Phelps cement in London?
- How old is Usain Bolt during the London Olympics, according to the passage?
- What is the major debate mentioned in the passage about the 2012 London Olympics?
- What makes it tough to compare Michael Phelps’ performance in London to his performance in Beijing?
- What did Michael Phelps declare about his future after the London Olympics?
- What was Usain Bolt’s chance to prove at the London Olympics?
- What historic achievement did Usain Bolt make in the 2012 Olympics?
- Why did the passage describe Usain Bolt as a “legend” in his own words?
- How does the passage suggest Usain Bolt might still have room to break more records?
- What question does the passage raise about who had the better Olympics in 2012?
- How many Olympic medals does Michael Phelps have in total, according to the passage?
- How many gold medals does Michael Phelps have?
- What is the total number of Olympic medals Usain Bolt has?
- What is the significance of Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals in Beijing?
- How many gold medals did Usain Bolt win in the 2012 Olympics?
- What is the main focus of the debate in the passage?
- What event is mentioned as part of Usain Bolt’s record-breaking achievements?
- What does the passage suggest about Bolt’s potential future in sprinting?
- How did the 2012 Olympics help define Usain Bolt’s legacy?
- What achievement of Usain Bolt was unprecedented in Olympic history?
- How did the London Olympics contribute to Phelps’ status as the most decorated Olympian?
- What comparison is made between Phelps’ and Bolt’s Olympic performances?
- What significance does the passage give to the 100 and 200-meter gold medals for Bolt?
- Why does the passage mention the possibility of Bolt retiring from sprinting?
- What makes Bolt’s achievements in the 2012 Olympics stand out?
- What major records did Michael Phelps set in London?
- How many Olympic gold medals did Phelps win during the London Olympics?
- What historical context is given to Usain Bolt’s sprinting career?
- What role did Michael Phelps’ London performance play in his retirement?
- How did both athletes captivate audiences during the London Olympics?
- What aspect of the 2012 Olympics do people debate the most?
- What did Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt do at the 2012 London Olympics to cement their legacies?
- What does the passage suggest about the longevity of Usain Bolt’s sprinting career?
More questions
- What does the passage suggest about the longevity of Usain Bolt’s sprinting career?
- What made the 2012 London Olympics “stand apart” according to the passage?
- Who are the two athletes highlighted as defining the London Olympics?
- How many total Olympic medals did Michael Phelps win in his career?
- What was Usain Bolt’s time in the 100m final at London 2012?
- Why is Michael Phelps called the “most-decorated Olympian ever”?
- What unprecedented achievement did Bolt accomplish in the 100m and 200m events?
- How many gold medals did Phelps win at the Beijing Olympics (2008)?
- Who held the record for the most Olympic medals before Phelps?
- What did Bolt prove by winning six gold medals in London?
- Why is Bolt’s 200m victory historically significant?
- How many gold and silver medals did Phelps win in London?
- What term does the passage use to describe Phelps’ final Olympic appearance?
- What was unique about Bolt’s relay performances in London?
- How old was Bolt during the 2012 Olympics?
- What hypothetical future endeavor is suggested for Bolt in the passage?
- Which Olympic Games marked Phelps’ retirement?
- What was Bolt’s Olympic record in the 100m at London 2012?
- How many Olympic finals did Bolt compete in during the 2012 Games?
- What are the exact numbers of Phelps’ gold, silver, and bronze medals?
- What makes Bolt the “fastest man in the world” according to the passage?
- Why might Bolt’s age (25) be significant for his future career?
- How did the London Olympics cement Phelps’ legacy?
- What challenges did Bolt face in defending his Olympic titles?
- Why is there a debate about who had a “better” 2012 Olympics?
- How does the passage compare Phelps’ and Bolt’s dominance in their sports?
- What societal impact did Phelps and Bolt have on the Olympics?
- Why might Bolt’s 100m time (9.63 seconds) be considered remarkable?
- How did Phelps’ performance in London differ from Beijing?
- What does Bolt’s “back-to-back relay golds” emphasize about his career?
- Why does the passage mention Bolt’s potential switch to the 400m?
- What does “grand finale” mean in the context of Phelps’ career?
- How is the term “unprecedented double” defined in relation to Bolt?
- What does “cemented their legacies” imply about Phelps and Bolt?
- What is meant by “nature of their sports” in comparing Phelps and Bolt?
- How does the passage describe Bolt’s status as a “legend”?
- Why might Bolt’s achievements in sprinting be harder to replicate than Phelps’ in swimming?
- How does Phelps’ medal count reflect his versatility as an athlete?
- What societal values do Phelps and Bolt represent through their performances?
- Why might the debate about “who was better” remain unresolved?
- How did the London Olympics redefine excellence in sports?
- What could Bolt achieve if he focused on the 400m?
- How might history remember the 2012 Olympics in relation to Phelps and Bolt?
- What legacy did Phelps leave for future swimmers?
- Why might Bolt’s career trajectory inspire younger athletes?
- How could Bolt’s potential retirement impact sprinting?
- How do Phelps’ and Bolt’s sports differ in terms of Olympic success metrics?
- What makes Bolt’s dominance in sprinting unique compared to Phelps’ in swimming?
- How do their retirement decisions reflect their careers?
- Why might Bolt’s achievements be considered more “visible” than Phelps’?
- What unanswered question does the passage leave about their legacies?