After each event at the Olympic games, a medal ceremony is held to award the winner, second, and third-place competitors or teams. During the ceremony, the medalists stand on a three-tiered platform, and are given their medals by a member of the International Olympic Committee. The medals are gold for first place, and silver and bronze for second and third place, respectively. Winning a medal in the Olympics is no easy task. Choosing a sport that is most appropriate for the age, experience, and athleticism of the athlete is key. Once a sport is selected, practice and training begins. Many say that it takes as many as 10,000 hours of practice to be ready to compete in the Olympics. Choosing a sport that the athlete loves makes the chance of an Olympic experience much more possible.
10 What is one of the central ideas of the passage?
A. Olympians may win a gold, silver, or bronze medal in their sport.
B. Olympic athletes participate in a medal ceremony if they win first, second, or third place in their sport.
C. Medal ceremonies follow each Olympic event and use a three-tiered platform.
D. Olympic athletes may practice for more than 10,000 hours to make it to the Olympics.