Definition: In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Input: In 1972 , he was the first North American to win first prize at the Leeds Piano Competition , helping to cement its reputation for advancing the careers of young pianistic talent .
Output:
In 1972 , he was the first North American to win first prize at the Leeds Piano Competition .