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=== A Comedy about Sportsmanship and the International Nature of Competition === | === A Comedy about Sportsmanship and the International Nature of Competition === | ||
Sportsmanship is a form of cultural diplomacy: respect for another team or culture conveys a sense of fellowship that transcends the natural feeling of competition. Cool Runnings narrates the true story of four Jamaican athletes and a retired American bobsled coach who attempt to compete at the Winter Olympics against all odds - the four had never even seen snow prior to the event! Despite the difficulties, they manage to qualify, giving the world the first Jamaican bobsled team. The team are initially a laughing stock, but become well respected for their determination and spirit. | Sportsmanship is a form of cultural diplomacy: respect for another team or culture conveys a sense of fellowship that transcends the natural feeling of competition. Cool Runnings narrates the true story of four Jamaican athletes and a retired American bobsled coach who attempt to compete at the Winter Olympics against all odds - the four had never even seen snow prior to the event! Despite the difficulties, they manage to qualify, giving the world the first Jamaican bobsled team. The team are initially a laughing stock, but become well respected for their determination and spirit. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 23 October 2014
A Comedy about Sportsmanship and the International Nature of Competition[edit]
Sportsmanship is a form of cultural diplomacy: respect for another team or culture conveys a sense of fellowship that transcends the natural feeling of competition. Cool Runnings narrates the true story of four Jamaican athletes and a retired American bobsled coach who attempt to compete at the Winter Olympics against all odds - the four had never even seen snow prior to the event! Despite the difficulties, they manage to qualify, giving the world the first Jamaican bobsled team. The team are initially a laughing stock, but become well respected for their determination and spirit.
