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Our first story is called Battle against the Desert. It's about the annual April's Sahara marathon. The rules of the marathon are simple. Each person has to run 230 km across the Sahara Desert. They have to carry their own food and clothes in a rucksack weighing a maximum of 12 kilos. And they have to do it in six days. They don't have to carry water because the organizers give them 1,5 litres every 10 km — but they carry everything else! You might not believe it but this marathon is very popular. Last year 204 people took part in it. One participant, a 56-year-old butcher, has run in all ten marathons so far. Are these people mad or brave?
2. Our second story is about an amazing young sportswoman, "hero of Ukraine"— Olena Yurkovska. At the age of three Olena had a complication after a serious illness which affected her legs. As a result the girl lost both legs. But she didn't lose courage. Later Olena met a team of girls who had the same problem and started going in for sports with them. She wanted to prove to herself that she could do it. Olena played volleyball and table tennis for five years. And in 2000, at the age of 16, she took up winter sports: skiing and biathlon. In a year she participated in the Olympic Games for disabled people (Paralympics) in Salt Lake City where she got four medals for Ukraine. In March 2006 at the Winter Paralympics in Torino the Ukrainian team got 25 medals. Olena Yurkovska became the best sportswoman of the Paralympics: she got six medals. What a wonderful example of real heroism!
Well, this is all for today and we hope to meet you on Sports Channel same time next week. Goodbye.
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There are many people who participate in extreme sports. They leave their offices and businesses to spend their free time doing extremely dangerous things. Some of them fly jets across deserts or go diving in unexplored caves, while others explore African rivers. All of them want to experience something more than their normal lives can offer. They want adventure. One advantage of doing extreme sports is that you can completely forget about your everyday problems.
There is an element of risk in all extreme sports. But a little fear makes the brain work faster, as long as you don't let it turn into panic. Training and proper equipment help to make these sports safer. The difference between extreme sport and normal sport is that most extreme sports people are more interested in testing their own abilities than in winning prizes.
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Reporter. Good morning, dear listeners. Today, on our weekly sports programme, we have Linda Evans, a windsurfing instructor and Harry Main who runs his own parachuting school. Right, Linda. What kind of equipment is needed for windsurfing?
Linda: Well, a board, of course, a wetsuit would also be a good idea for anyone planning to windsurf in cold water.
Reporter: And what does this sport offer?
Linda: It's a great way to keep fit and I also find it very relaxing. On the other hand, however, windsurfing is an expensive sport — lessons and equipment cost a lot. Reporter: M-m-m. So what talents or skills does one need?
Linda: Oh, the beginner has to be very courageous. As the beginner also has to learn to stand on his board, a sense of balance is needed.
Reporter: I see. Now Harry, what attracted you to parachuting? What do we need except a parachute? Would you call it a safe sport?
Harry: Actually, all you need is a parachute and you can be guaranteed the most exciting experience of your life. However, parachuting is in fact a risky sport. I don't have to tell you why. And because of the lessons it is also very expensive. What you need is to be courageous. And good training is absolutely important. Moreover, anyone interested in taking up the sport, should definitely be fit.
Reporter: Thank you very much for the interview. Hope to see you again.
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