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Promote a Love for Reading | Engage Students in Topics of Interest | Encourage Resilience & Hard Work

Looking for a fun and inspiring resource to motivate your students while improving their reading skills? Our Athlete Heroes Reading Comprehension Pack is perfect for 9-12 year olds, packed with exciting stories about world-famous athletes who have triumphed over adversity. This resource will help students discover the power of perseverance and hard work—both in sports and life!

This PDF pack is easy to print and requires no teacher prep—just download, print, and you’re all set!

What’s Included?
10 Comprehensions on 10 Different Athletes
Each comprehension focuses on the journey, challenges, and successes of a different athlete. Through their stories, students will learn how resilience and dedication can lead to greatness.
Featured Athletes:

Stephen Curry – Overcoming early struggles in basketball to become the NBA’s best shooter
Lionel Messi – Battling health challenges as a young boy to become a football legend
Johnny Sexton – Rising to success in rugby despite being overlooked
Lee Chin – Overcoming adversity in hurling, including facing racism
Serena Williams – Breaking barriers and fighting for equality in tennis
Rhasidat Adeleke – Making history as an Irish track star
Yusra Mardini – Overcoming extreme challenges as a refugee to compete in the Olympics
Amy Purdy – Becoming a Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker after losing both legs
Elina Svitolina – Overcoming setbacks and injuries to become a top tennis star
Neeraj Chopra – Winning India’s first Olympic gold in javelin throwing, despite early struggles
Why Choose This Pack?
Diverse Representation: These athletes come from various backgrounds, sports, and cultures, offering a rich, inclusive reading experience.
Encourages Resilience: Each story demonstrates how perseverance, hard work, and a positive mindset can overcome challenges.
Inspires Students: Real-life examples of athletes overcoming adversity will inspire your students to believe in themselves and keep working toward their own goals.
Pack Features:
10 Comprehension Passages: Inspiring stories about athletes’ challenges and achievements.
Multiple Choice Questions: Test students’ understanding while sparking engaging discussions.
Easy to Print: Just download and print—no prep needed!
This pack is ideal for classroom reading, independent study, or homework. It’s a fantastic way to build literacy skills while motivating students to learn about resilience, sports, and the power of hard work.