Multiple choice

Why did Bobby Pearce slow down during his rowing race at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam?

  1. To wave to his family

  2. To save a drowning person

  3. He lost his oars

  4. to let the ducks pass

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, Australian rower Bobby Pearce stopped mid-race to allow a family of ducks to cross his path, yet he still managed to win the gold medal.