Did you see the Men's 400 Free Relay last night? How awesome was that? It really got me into the Olympic spirit. I tried to upload the video from You Tube but it didn't work out. If you didn't see the relay you should look it up and watch it on You Tube.
I don't normally get all that excited about the Olympics. I enjoy watching the swimming and gymnastics but I don't get into it as much as some people. But this year I am really feeling it. I enjoyed the athletes walking around the arena, representing their countries at the opening ceremonies. I liked how at the end of the walk everyone walked across the ink and left footprints.
And how touching was the story of the little boy who walked with Yao Ming? In case you didn't watch, the announcers told about how after the earthquake in China a few months ago he dug himself out of the rubble and went back to save his classmates. When people asked him why, he said it was because it was his job, he was the "hall monitor".
I know that there has been a lot of controversy surrounding this Olympics, and I do believe that it has its merit as no matter what country the Olympics takes place in the spotlight will never be so great as it is when the games are hosted there so it is important to bring up the issues surrounding that particular country. But it is also fun just to watch and cheer for your country and get caught up in the moments of victory, like those of last night.
Go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 comments:
That was the most exciting race I have ever seen. Too bad I was the only one awake, so I had to keep my cheering to a minimum. Luckily, Vickie was still up and text messaged me to share the excitement. I agree, politics should be forgotten for these two weeks and let people enjoy the spirit that is behind the Olympics.
Well, I was awake but fell asleep seconds after it was over.
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