PODIUM
A small platform used to showcase the winners of the gold, silver, and bronze medals.
SPORTSMANSHIP
Fair and generous treatment of others during a sporting event or contest.
SUBSTITUTE
An extra team player to be used in case of an emergency.
HOST
The city that holds the Olympic Games.
OPENING CEREMONY
A performance that announces the start of the Olympic Games.
STAMINA
Having energy for a long period of time.
QUALIFY
To reach the necessary requirements in order to compete.
CONTESTANT
A person who participates in an event.
PRELIMINARIES
Tryouts to see who will qualify for each event.
OLYMPIC TORCH
The flame ignited at each Olympic Games to represent Peace, Friendship, Tolerance, and Hope.
FLUTTER KICK
The movement of a swimmer's legs while they are swimming freestyle or backstroke.
DISMOUNT
When a gymnast jumps off the balance beam or uneven bars and lands on their feet.