2.  Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba  Date of Birth September 27,1972  Events she skated in the 2010 winter Olympics Games - 3000m and 5000m  3000m - place 5th  5000m – placed 3 rd  Carried the flame in the opening ceremonies

3.  Clara first sport was cycling  In 1996 won 2 bronze in cycling  Clara than began her speed skating career  2002 she won bronze in 5000m  2006 she won gold in 5000m  2006 she won silver in team pursuit  2006 she came 9 th in the 3000m

4.  Media: They think she is a great competitor and is a great role model for young girls  Clara: She thinks that if you don’t think about the end result you will succeed  My opinion: I think she is a great athlete and has great determination

5.  Person vs. Self: Clara Hughes vs. herself  Person vs. People: Clara Hughes vs. Competitors  Person vs. Time: Clara Hughes vs. Personal Life  Person vs. Environment: Clara vs. Ice conditions  Person vs. Nature: Clara Hughes vs. Weather conditions  Person vs. Media: Clara Hughes vs. Writers

6.  Richmond oval is where the long track speed is taking place  It’s a slower track because it’s two metres above sea level  There have been some ice problems during these Olympics

7.  Denouement: Her last winter Olympics and she won bronze medal in the 5000m  Cliffhangers: Plans to retire  Ironic Twist: She came 5 th in the 3000m

8.  Information:  www.vancouver2010.com www.vancouver2010.com  www.wikipedia.org www.wikipedia.org  Pictures:  www.tsn.ca www.tsn.ca