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© 2013 Core Knowledge FoundationUnit 3^83The Big Race
the stands with Grover and Joan Castro, Kim and Val’s I got to the pool in time for the 200 Free. I sat in
parents.
have a bad case of nerves. I hate it when the two of them swim in “I am so proud of Kim and Val,” said Grover Castro. “But I
the same race. They have both been training so hard. They would both like to win this race. But they can’t both win. I don’t like to
think that one of them may be upset.”
of the meet!” the man said.A man’s booming voice filled the air. “It’s time for the last race
swimmers in the race.“Let’s meet our swimmers!” The man started listing the
the winner of the 500 Free, Val Castro.” Cheers rose up from the “In Lane 2,” he said, “from Red River Swim Program, we have
RRSP swimmers on the deck and from fans in the stands.
winner of the 50 and 100 Free, Kim Castro.” There were shouts and “In Lane 3,” the man said, “from Red River Swim Program, the
cheers for Kim, as well.
The swimmers got up on the starting blocks.
swimmers bent down and grabbed the starting blocks.A man in a white coat said, “Swimmers, take your marks.” The
was perfect. She did her kick. Then she popped up and started Then there was a beep. The swimmers shot off. Kim’s start
swimming. Her arms went so fast. She seemed to be coasting.