Question

in poem nine gold medals what strange event look place during the race? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ans. In the poem 'Nine Gold Medals', poet David Roth has highlighted the display of emotions of nine runners who participated in the Special Olympics. The athletes had come to participate in the 'Special Olympics' meant for differently-abled persons. They were determined to win the hundred-yard race.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The race ended with the nine runners in the Special Olympics event holding hands and walking to the finishing line together. The race which was supposed to be a competition was reduced to a mere walk in the end delivering a message of collaboration and cooperation.

• The eight contestants had all helped the fallen ninth contestant and not cared about their medals.They had stood by their team mate and shown consideration. The authorities honoured their display of empathy, helpful nature and human values by considering them all winners and awarding medals to all of them.