Gold Medal for Weird
By Kevin Sylvester.
There’s more to the Olympics than the winners. Read these one-page stories about oddball events, cheaters, and goofiness at the Olympics over the years.
About the Author
Kevin Sylvester is from Toronto, ON
Kevin Sylvester is the bestselling author of Sports Hall of Weird. He is also a reporter, radio sports host, producer and documentary-maker, as well as an illustrator
He has a B.A. in Philosophy and English (with a minor in Latin) from St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto, and working on a degree in Fine Arts at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He has also worked for over a decade with CBC National Radio Sports.
Kevin lives in Toronto with his wife Laura, and daughters Erin and Emily.
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Suggested Activities
- Find out about a Canadian athlete who has participated in the Olympics. Write a short biography about the athlete.
- Pretend you are a sports caster. Make a pod cast or an audiotape of readings of your favourite “weird” events from the book.
- How did the Olympic Games begin? Write a short report.