1. He hoped to win a junior athletes meet in September. 3rd sentence, 1st paragraph
2. He didn't feel like it because his grandma was sick, and this damaged him emotionally. 2nd paragraph, 1st sentence
3. His grandmother encouraged him to do it instead of feeling sad. Paragraph 2, last sentence.
4. I think he won first place because he was supported emotionally by his grandmother. Knowing he had her support and that she hoped he would win could be a great help. He was also physically fit. In the first sentence, it says he was an excellent long distance runner.
Hope this helps!
