The Great Race

    By Adham

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    24 Mar, 2024

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    The sun was high in the clear blue sky, setting the perfect stage for the most anticipated event of the year - The Great Race! The crowd was buzzing with excitement as the racers lined up at the starting point.

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    "On your marks, get set, GO!" The race began with a loud cheer from the crowd. Anna and Liam took off, their eyes fixed on the finish line.

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    Anna, being the quickest, took the lead. In a thought bubble above her head, she imagined herself standing on the winner's podium, trophy in hand.

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    Liam, however, was not far behind. He pondered in his thought bubble, "I need a strategy." He looked at the obstacles ahead and made a plan.

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    Anna approached the first obstacle - a giant wall. With a running start, she leaped and climbed over it with ease. The crowd erupted in applause.

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    Liam, following his plan, chose a different approach. He quickly found a hidden path around the wall. "Shortcut!" he exclaimed, grinning.

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    The race was neck and neck. With every hurdle crossed, the excitement grew. The sound of the crowd cheering echoed through the field.

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    Suddenly, Anna stumbled and fell. She winced in pain but bravely picked herself up. A caption read, "The race isn't over yet!"

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    Seeing Anna fall, Liam stopped and turned back. His thought bubble read, "Winning isn't everything." He helped Anna back onto her feet.

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    Together, they crossed the finish line, hand in hand. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause. A caption read, "True sportsmanship wins the day!"

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    In the end, both Anna and Liam stood on the winner's podium, each holding a trophy. They looked at each other and shared a victorious high five.

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    The Great Race had been a day of fun, excitement, and most importantly, learning. Everyone went home with a memorable experience and lessons of resilience and sportsmanship.