Record of Oral Retell
Name _______________________ Grading Period: 1 2 3 Score _______
One Brave Heart, Book Level 65 (Informational)
Introduction to Rudy Garcia-Tolson
___ Born with disease (Pterygium)
___ 15 operations
___ Both legs amputated; got artificial legs
Artificial legs/prosthetics
___ In past made from wood and leather straps
___ Now made with titanium, suction cups, and handmade sockets
___ Because of springs and shock absorbers he is able to jump and jog
___ Legs of runners curved like those of a cheetah
___ Has a customized pair and gets new ones (every 2 years)
From loss to triumph
___ Sad about losing real legs, but started to swim and competed at age 7
___ When started competing, he raced against non-disabled children
___ Started racing and competing in triathlons (with well-known people such as Terry
Martin, Robin Williams, Scott Timley) (any 1)
___ Won many awards and broke records
___ Motto was “A brave heart is a powerful weapon”; often called “Team Braveheart”
New challenges
___ New goal is to compete in paraolympics for swimming in 2004, and running in 2008
___ Is a spokesperson and gives speeches about disabled athletes (has been on Oprah, 60 Minutes, Discovery channel)
___ Like a regular kid that goes to school, family helps with homework, engages in activities (karate, skateboarding, mountain biking, kayaking), and hangs out with friends
___ Encourages kids to believe in self
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