Olympic Fever--I've got it!

[kitmerlot_1213]

How much do I love it when unexpected countries win medals?

Good for the British men's gymnastic team for pulling off a historic bronze medal in the team event--that is so fantastic.
And I love that the Mexican men won a silver in Mens' sychronized diving--good for them :)

Of course I love it when my fellow Americans win medals but the athletes who come out of nowhere and win an unexpected medal are always a great surprise and make for a great competition and in a lot of ways, in means more for them because they weren't favorites and it just so happens that it was their night--sometimes it's just a combination of training and good karma.

Now onto more swimming, more diving and more gymnastics--WOO HOO!!

Comments

[team-allen.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, I didn't think I was that bothered about the Olympics. I did see the torch when it came to my town and the Opening Ceremony(OH MY. the emotions I felt and the tears I had!), but I've found myself watching quite a bit of it.

The coverage over here is amazing and I'm really keeping up to date with the medal table, it's definitely a lot more exciting than I thought! :)

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

Alright, another Olympic convert :)

I don't think you can help getting caught up in the excitement, especially when you can hear the crowd cheering and you see the athletes doing there thing--it's quite inspiring :)

[team-allen.livejournal.com]

It is amazing to hear! Esp, hearing all the cheers for Team GB. (but I would say that lol)

and it's amazing how young some of the athletes are, but the talent they have is fantastic!

Did you watch the Opening Ceremony?

[kitmerlot1213.livejournal.com]

My allergies starting acting up on Friday, so I was kind of out of it during the Opening Ceremonies, but I did get to see Kenneth Branagh in his top hat and I got to watch the Parade of Nations which is always my favorite part :)

[team-allen.livejournal.com]

ah that's a shame! it was amazing, the lighting of the cauldron was amazing ♥

oh, he was amazing! and it was fantastic hearing J.K Rowling reading too ♥