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Heroes tend to come from youngsters. Here are four of the youngest Olympic champions in the world so far.
Fu Mingxia—13 years and 345 days
Chinese female diver Fu Mingxia won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, when she was just 13 years and 345 days old. She dominated（占据）the sport throughout the 1990s with her performance of extremely difficult dives. Her last Olympic gold medal came during the 2000 Sydney Olympics in Australia.
Nishiya Momyi—13 years and 330 days
The just-finished Tokyo Olympics saw a few record-breaking feats in the skateboarding event. Japan’s Nishiya Momiji became the first ever women’s Olympic skateboarding champion. The athlete is merely 13 years and 330 days old, which makes her one of the youngest individual gold medal winners in the history of the Olympics.
KlausZerta—13 years and 283 days
KlausZerta was only 13 years and 283 days old when he won a gold medal in the coxed pairs（双人舵手）event at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy. Moreover, he is the youngest male athlete to win a gold medal in the history of the Summer Olympics.
MarjorieGestring—13 years and 268 days
MarjorieGestring of America is the youngest individual Olympic gold medalist. She was only 13 years and 268 days old when she won the gold medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, She would have won more gold medals if not for the 1940’s World War II.
1. Where did Fu Mingxia get her final championship?
A. In Spain. B. In Australia, C. In Japan. D. In Germany.
2. What is special about Nishiya Momiji?
A. She won her first gold medal in her country.
B. She broke a few skating records.
C. She went through a hard time.
D. She won 4 gold medals.
3. Which athlete is the youngest when first winning championship?
A. Fu Mingxia. B. Nishiya Momiji. C. KlausZerta. D. MarjorieGestring.
