Which event most directly inspired Lina Nielsen to pursue a spot on her country’s 2020 Olympic team?
A) growing up with parents who did not pressure their children to win
B) going to a school with a track painted on the playground
C) volunteering at the 2012 Olympic games and carrying a famous athlete’s bag
D) injuring a bone in her leg and missing the finals in a competition
The correct answer is C) volunteering at the 2012 Olympic games and carrying a famous athlete’s bag.
Explanation: This event likely provided Lina Nielsen with a firsthand experience of the Olympic atmosphere and the dedication of elite athletes, inspiring her to pursue her own Olympic dreams. Volunteering at such a prestigious event would have had a strong impact on her motivation to compete at that level.