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At the age of thirteen, he became a runner at school and later went on to become the nation%u2019s outstanding athlete. He took part in many competitions and atlast his wish came true. In 1934, he became the world%u2019s fastest runner by running a mile in four minutes.Glenn Cunningham showed the world that nothing is impossible. So we must try and try till we succeed in what we want to do.How did Glenn prove that nothing is impossible?eminent: famous, well knowncripple: someone who cannot walk because of an injury or a disabilitytask: jobunconscious: not conscious, unable to respondgroan: a soft crycrutches: sticks used as support by a disabled person while walkingoutstanding: excellent, very goodathlete: a person trained in sportscompetition: an event in which people try to win somethingWord PowerListen to the story first. Then your teacher will read out the statements given below. Say whether they are true or false.1. Glenn Cunningham was an Indian athlete.2. Glenn Cunningham was a cripple.3. The accident took place at home.4. Glenn did not give up hope.5. Glenn was the first man to run a mile in four minutes.Listening Skills20 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 English