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How do top athletes handle defeat and disappointment? Can an athlete turn to his or her teammates for support or encouragement? The following top performers' responses will be helpful to you.
Think positively
Siri Lindley is a top triathlete（三项全能运动员），competing in events that combine long-distance running, swimming and cycling. "I try to use what I learn from each loss to make me stronger and more determined," she says. " Then I pick my head up and start thinking positive, and I visualize myself succeeding the next time. Let the losses make you stronger. ”
Stick with it
Allen Johnson won a gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles at the 1996 Olympics, but he knows that he can't win every race. "When I don't win, I have to accept the fact that I made a mistake or that someone was better on that day," he says. “You can't be the best every day, but you can be the best on some day.”
Pick yourself up
Figure skater Michael Weiss is one of the best in his sport, but there have been a lot of failures along the way. "I look at failing as a part of growing/' he says. "When you lose and you are feeling down, without teammates to lift you up. you have to be strong enough to pick yourself up. ”
Learn from mistakes
Gymnast Shannon Miller has won several Olympic medals, including two golds. "If I make a mistake in the middle of a competition. I try to forget about it because I have to go on," she says.
If I do poorly over the course of an entire meet, I go back to the gym and figure out what went wrong. It's so important to learn from your mistakes. "
21. What do we know about Allen Johnson?
A. He is a top triathlete. B. He is a hurdler.
C. He is a figure skater. D. He is a gymnast.
22. Who thinks it's important to learn from mistakes?
A. Siri Lindley. B. Allen Johnson.
C. Michael Weiss. D. Shannon Miller.
23. What can we infer about the athletes mentioned in the text?
A. They solve difficulties positively. B. They ask teammates for help.
C. They compete in events freely. D. They view themselves as the best.
