I don’t know about you, but when the summer Olympics come around, I get obsessed. Our lives have pretty much been revolving around what sport and event comes on at what time. Thank goodness for the DVR! My all-time favorite thing to watch is girls gymnastics and they all just about gave me a heart attack last night. Two were deemed injured moments before the competition, and some of the very best took some crazy spills and jumps out of bounds. Despite it all, the girls rebounded with some killer vaults and above average scores and still qualified in second just below China as a team. China has a definite advantage by getting to go last, knowing exactly the scores they need to win the gold, but these American girls are a team that can make history, and I believe that they will! Plus, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Lukin finished 1-2 in the individual standings and will move on to Friday’s all-around final.
As far as swimming goes, I just feel bad for any of them who’s name isn’t Michael Phelps. I’m really happy for him, but I wish some of the others would get some press, too. They’ve all worked just as hard to get there… but I know, I know… he will probably make history and that’s great that an American is doing that.
As for track and field, keep an eye out for Lolo Jones in the 100m hurdles. She is an HPCer and kick-butt athlete who could easily take the gold in that event. And while we are rooting for Christians, Allison Felix is the son of a preacher and was quoted in an article as saying that when she runs, she just hopes to make God proud. Pretty cool, eh?
What is your favorite Olympic sport to watch? Who’s your favorite Olympic athlete?
Thank you for your comments on the “LOLO”, what Phelps is to water, Lolo is to wind…The candles are lit, the beads are rubbed, “do it Lolo.”