What Makes a Hero?

What makes a hero can be something quite specific to an individual. I believe that it is not just
sporting prowess, and maybe not sporting ability at all. It is their sporting ability that puts them in the
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s what they do once there that can make them stand out as a hero.
There are many other attributes, other than skill, that should be considered for labeling someone as a
sporting hero. A hero should be aware that they are a role-models and act accordingly. They usually
have the money to do whatever they want to do, and the real heros choose to give some of it back to
those more needy, and to be a positive influence in the community. Heroes also should have good
family relationships and relate well with people.

Rating Criteria

In an article analyzing UK heroes, Parry (2009) (see references)

concluded that to become a hero athletes should combine skill with devotion to family, charity
work and a place in popular culture. I have combined these attributes of a sporting hero with major
points from the discussion above to create a five point rating system so that you can rate particular
sportspeople on how you think they stack up as a hero. Here are my five criteria of being a hero, and
a description of what they mean. To use these criteria to rate some heroes, see therating page. Are all
these criteria equal in terms of what makes a hero? Help answer that question by rating the
importance of each of these criteria.
1. skill a hero will be very skillful in their chosen sport
2. character they know they are a role-models and act accordingly.
3. family they have good family relationships and relate well with people.
4. charity work they strive to be a positive influence in the community, giving back as much
as they receive.
5. popular culture a great hero will be greater than their sport, and well known outside of
sport altogether.
here's a definition :
I1. n mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and
strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or
sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine.
4. The principal male character in novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.

Brave / Courageous!
A good and strong leader
Altruistic (puts other first e.g. risks or gives life for others)

Clever
Visionary (has far reaching ideas)
Good or Moral (strong beliefs or principles)
Had integrity (stands up for what they believe and act accordingly)
Tenacious (keeps going despite challenges)
Decisive
Focused / Single minded (has a purpose)
Inspiring / Charismatic
Determined
Ambitious
Wise
Honest
Kind / Compassionate
Just and fair minded