The opening ceremonies were ok. I wouldn't say they were great, but ok isn't bad. I was once again very touched and moved when the IOC flagbearers paid their respect to Muhammed Ali. Every time I see him I get all choked up. He was a hero to so many kids of my generation. It pains me to see him suffering so much.
I loved the way they ceremoniously 'poured' and forged the Olympic rings. Nicely done, including raising them with the 'burn off' sparking downward.
My favorite team uniform was worn by the athlete's from Cameroon.
I'm excited to see, and root for, the South African double amputee runner. Running on carbon fiber prosthesis in the main Olympics (not the Paralympics), against the competitors who've got all their limbs in tact, is a feat I couldn't imagine. What a drive and will to succeed!
Michael Phelps seemed like he was having an out of body experience when he was being interviewed after losing the 400 IM to Ryan Lochte (who I was rooting for). Total 'deer in the headlight's' syndrome. I did feel bad for him.
Been loving the games so far. Misty & Kerri are looking strong again. Just a crying shame they've been 'elected to' change their game uniforms. I doubt very much they were complaining about wearing bikinis during their matches. Seems unfair that swimmers can wear their Speedo's, but beach volleyball they need to cover up. :banghead:
All in all, the sports I've seen so far have been nicely presented, the athlete's stories are always pulling at our heart strings, and the competition has been hard fought. Go USA!!! :usa1:
Russ
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