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Question a., , Which was the competition that Michael, Stone participated in at the age of 17?, Answer:, , National Junior Olympics was the competition that Michael Stone participated, in at the age of 17.

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Question b., , What was the height at which the pole, was Set for vaulting?, Answer:, , The pole was set at 17 feet for vaulting., , Question c., , What was Michael Stone's best personal, record in pole vaulting?, , Answer:, , Michael Stone's best personal record in, pole vaulting was 16 feet 9 inches.

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Question d., , What kind of stories did Michael’s mother, read to him when he was growing up?, Answer:, , Michael’s mother read him numerous, stories about flying when he was growing, , up.

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Question e., Who monitored Michael's training?, , Answer:, Michael's training was closely monitored, by his coach, trainer, and father Bert, , stone., , Question f., , When did Michael’s mother ask him to, take deep breaths?, , Answer:, , Michael's mother asked him to take deep, breaths when he felt tensed, anxious or, even scared.

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Question g., , “He was sure the crowd did, too” What, was the crowd sure of?, , Answer:, , The crowd was sure of his victory and, their hearts beating fast., , 2. Answer the following questions in two, or three sentences each. Discuss the, answers with your partner. Write them, down in your notebook., , Question a., , Why is ‘pole vaulting’ referred to as a, glamour event?, , Answer:, , The sportsman combines the grace of a, gymnast with the strength of a, , bodybuilder, so pole vaulting is referred, to as a glamour event.