calories), an entire pizza (about 2000 calories), and a pint of ice cream (about 1,000) calories. They are also known to indulge in beer and high-calorie sports drinks like Red Bull and Monster. At the most extreme end of Olympians who gorge is swimmer Michael Phelps, who consumes 12,000 calories a day when he is training. For breakfast alone, the 22-time gold medalist has three fried egg sandwiches, a five egg omelet, a bowl of grits, three pancakes, three pieces of French toast, and two cups of
Words: 326 - Pages: 2
The Emperor Penguin Introduction The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is a bird that lives in the cold continent of Antarctica. Unlike other penguins on the vast continent, Emperor Penguins can survive extreme temperatures and climates which makes them the tallest, heaviest and strongest penguins on Earth. Habitat The Emperor Penguins live in colonies in the Antarctic almost exclusively between the 66° and 77° south latitudes. Diet Penguins eat many types of seafood. They eat krill, fish,
Words: 313 - Pages: 2
| Question 16 Discuss the natural justice process in sport tribunals. Should athletes at either domestic or professional level be able to have legal representation? Natural justice process in sport tribunals In sport tribunals as in courts the laws of natural justice are applied to ensure that an accused person is given the right to a fair trial. Healy (2009, 114) confirms this and outlines the laws of natural justice in relation to sport tribunals as “giving the accused person protection
Words: 2679 - Pages: 11
until extincion hounders of thousands of seals are killed each year. The skin of the seals are cut off and thrown back into the water. The seals don't have a sporting chance to live because they are killed so early in life and they are not strong swimmers so if they enter the water they just drown. The seals do not have a sporting chance to grow and get away from hunters. The seals are killed early and they are unable to swim.
Words: 420 - Pages: 2
My home is currently located in Baltimore, Maryland. One very interesting Olympian with special significance to Baltimore, MD is Michael Phelps who is now a retired American swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals. Phelps also holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, which is double that of the next highest record holders),Olympic gold medals in individual events (11), and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13). In winning eight gold medals at
Words: 278 - Pages: 2
I did my presentation on Minks. Has anyone ever seen or know what a mink looks like? The mink has a long sleek body that is about two feet long. Minks have short fat legs and very long necks. The eyes and ears of the mink are incredible small. They have a very long and thick tail. The fur is a thick brownish black in color and very soft fur. Minks are very common and will live in any kind of swampy, wet area. They are normally found in wetlands, marshes, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. Minks
Words: 298 - Pages: 2
the rivalry between the brothers to display their ability and skill. Although it may seem as though it’s a game played by the adolescents to display strength and courage, we later see that it has far greater meaning. “Anton was by far the stronger swimmer and he had no excuse to fail.” Simply because Anton was genetically screened, Vincent found himself loathing and constantly attempting to outshine him. He found that he was inferior to his brother. “By the time we were playing blood brothers, I understood
Words: 324 - Pages: 2
accepted at the college of his or her choice. 3. Do you encourage students to find part-time work to round out their application?" I encourage students to find their passions and work at developing those passions. If a student is a talented swimmer and he or she works summers as a lifeguard and also works as an assistant coach or swim
Words: 378 - Pages: 2
cigarette butt on the ground, can impact the plants and animals off our shores. These debris can harm or kill beach organisms. Pollution also makes using the beach less enjoyable for humans and can result in illnesses in swimmers, surfers and other ocean enthusiasts. If this problem is not rectified we will have to deal with a devastating economic consequence on our communities and our beaches that are tourist attracttions. Therefore, as citizens we must do our best
Words: 380 - Pages: 2
