Identify the gist of each stanza. Write the number of the stanza in the boxes given. 5. Athletes from various parts of the country had gone through months of training; had big dreams of winning a medal. 6. The eight athletes stopped to help the young fallen athlete stand up, forgetting that they were competing. 7. Nine athletes held the banner and walked hand in hand; this gesture represented the ethos of Special Olympics. 8. The young athlete felt his dreams were shattered and cried in pain and disappointment, but something unique happened.