Real Athletes Are Good Sports

Sportsmanship
"Real Athletes Are Good Sports"
The 2007 theme for the United States Olympic Committee's education program is Sportsmanship.
What does it mean to be a good sport?
An athlete who is a good sport is someone whose conduct and attitude demonstrate gracious behavior before, during, and after competition.  In fact, good sportsmanship demands that nothing be done before, during, or after a game to cheapen or detract from victory.
What does being a good sport look like? Here are some examples:
Hugging or shaking hands with a competitor after a competition
Showing appreciation for those who support you
Assisting a competitor in need
Acknowledging a competitor's skills to others
Accepting praise with grace and humility
Avoiding or deflecting all opportunities to criticize competitors or judges

Olympic athletes aren't perfect, but they work hard at being good sports, because Real Athletes Are Good Sports. Olympians have a lot to say about Sportsmanship too.

On this site you'll find pdfs of posters, television public service announcements, and athlete interviews-all focused on Sportsmanship.

Printable Brochure
Print this four-color pdf and fold to make a tri-fold brochure that tells the story of "Real Athletes Are Good Sports".

Download the posters!
Kids- "Being a good sport makes you a winner." Emerging Athlete- "Being gracious in victory and defeat." Elite Athlete- "Stand out by being a good sport."

Public Service Announcement (PSA) :30 spot "Real Athletes Are Good Sports"	Public Service Announcement (PSA) :30 spot "Real Athletes Are Good Sports"
Hunter Kemper - Triathlon Filmed on location at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs, CO. Watch Now.	Iris Smith & Kristie Marano - Women's Freestyle Wrestling Filmed on location at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO. Watch Now.