As the 2008 Olympics come to an end, I leave you the inspirational stories of Samia Yusuf Omar and Abdi Said Ibrahim. The only athletes sent by Somalia to the Beijing games came dead last in their events, but the fact that they were there to run speak volumes about their strength and determination. It [...]
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Olympic Inspiration
Posted in 2008 Olympics, Sports, tagged 2008 Olympics, 200m Dash, 5000m Run, Abdi Said Ibrahim, Beijing Olympics, Conflict, Inspiration, Olympic Track and Field, Olympics, Samia Yusuf Omar, Somalia, War torn Country, Women in Sports on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What’s going on?
Posted in 2008 Olympics, Sports, tagged 2008 Olympics, Angel Matos, Ara Abrahamian, Beijing Olympics, Cheating, Cuba, Fair Play, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Gymnastics, Olympic Controversy, Professional Athletes, Sore Losers, Sportmanship, Steven Lopez, Sweden, Taekwondo, Wrestling on August 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now, I’m not saying that Ara Abrahamian, the Swedish wrestler, was justified for throwing down his medal, and I certainly denounce Angel Matos’ reaction to being disqualified, but everytime I look up to read about the Olympics I see someone protesting and acting out. Why is that? Either these athletes are redifining the concept of [...]
Go, Dara!!
Posted in 2008 Olympics, Sports, tagged 2008 Olympics, 50m Free, Age, Dara Torres, Moms, Swimming, U.S. Swimming, Women in Sports on August 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Okay, this one is for all the moms in the world, including yours truly. Another notable Olympic story, besides Michael Phelps, is Dara Torres. At the age of 41, not only did she qualify to compete in this year’s Olympics, but she is going home with THREE silver medals! I think that pretty much says [...]
2008 Olympics
Posted in 2008 Olympics, tagged 2008 Olympics, Beijing, China, Jonathan Horton, Michael Phelps, Olympics, Sasha Artemev, Sports, Swimming, Team USA, U.S. Gymnastics on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Okay, so I haven’t posted anything in a while. What better subject to pick up on than the on-going Olympic competitions. First off, the opening ceremony: WOW. The torch lighting was okay, Barcelona is still the BEST. Secondly, Michael Phelps: AMAZING. Third, the U.S. men’s gymnastics: IMPRESSIVE. Finally, China: CONTROVERSIAL.
Beijing is going to be remembered [...]
