The Olympics

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Across
  1. 2. a team race in which athletes pass a baton: A _____ race
  2. 4. a person who decides the winner in sports like diving and gymnastics
  3. 8. a person who blocks or stops shots in some team sports
  4. 9. an event in which athletes jump off a board into a pool
  5. 13. an event in which teams hit a ball over a net using their hands
  6. 14. the summer Olympics are held every ____ years
  7. 15. something given to the top three athletes
  8. 16. an event in which athletes jump as far as they can: ____ jump
  9. 17. an event in which athletes throw a very heavy ball: ____ put
  10. 20. the medal that goes to third place
  11. 21. the song of a country
  12. 22. a race in which athletes jump over obstacles
  13. 26. a short, fast run
  14. 27. the country someone is from
Down
  1. 1. the medal that goes to first place
  2. 2. the best time or score
  3. 3. a person who makes sure teams play fair
  4. 5. a very long run
  5. 6. a place where the medalists stand
  6. 7. the medal that goes to second place
  7. 10. an event in which athletes balance and tumble
  8. 11. an event in which athletes use a pole to jump over a very high bar: Pole _____
  9. 12. an event in which athletes jump over a bar:____ jump
  10. 14. an event in which athletes fight with a very thin sword
  11. 17. an event that takes place in a pool
  12. 18. something that is carried before the Olympics begin
  13. 19. a person who participates in sports
  14. 23. the symbol of the Olympics: Five _____
  15. 24. an event in which athletes shoot a bow and arrow
  16. 25. an event in which athletes ride bicycles
  17. 28. events that include running, jumping, and throwing: _____ and field
  18. 29. once around the track