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For most of us Chinese, Rick Clay might not be so popular. However, his name is widely known in the sports field. Rick Clay ________ in Wellington, New Zealand. He is ________ of the world’s top athletes. He first became famous six years ago ________ he broke the 400m world record.

Rick has won five medals in the last few years. However, this has been very difficult for Rick. In May, he had bad luck because he hurt ________ by accident while he was preparing ________ the Tokyo World Championships. He was taken to the ________. The doctor said it was not serious but would still take some time for him to be right again. Ever since then, he has not run in ________ more races.

Rick has tried to be positive about his health. “It’s been a hard year, but I’m getting ________ than before, though it takes time,” he said. “I love green plants and flowers. There are many in my yard. I have done lots of gardening and ________ more time with my family. So that’s good.”

The next world competition is in Sydney in December. “I really want to go. ________ I’m not sure if my leg will be ready for the game. I do hope it will be by then.”