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Students can read or listen to the story of Jim Thorpe, an American Indian who won gold medals in the 1912 Olympics. Find out why his medals were taken away and why they were given back in 1982. The Associated Press (AP) named Jim Thorpe one of the top three athletes of the 20th century.

Exercises that correspond to the story are also available.

Print version of the story (PDF)

Audio recording (MP3)

Exercises (PDF)