Show Heifer
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Maybe I should at least inform some that yes, the Olympics are going on in china.
I love hearing the stories of different atheletes, where they are from, their life, struggles, etc.
My favorite memories from past Olympics are: Summer 2004 when an athlete from somewhere (sorry can't remember his country) was his countries SWIMMING entry, yet, he didn't know how to swim. But that is the only way he could make it to the Olympics, so he literally dog paddled (and appeared to be drowning) just so he could go. He did finish his "race" to a standing ovation, even from the other atheletes. It was truely awe inspirering.
My other memory of which I will never forget is in Winter 1988 Olympics, when Dan Jansen, a speed skater, fell in all of his events even though he was favored. He had lost his sisiter from cancer just days before the opening ceremonies. I can remember just sitting in my college room and crying. His face was just so heartbroken, so, well, so finished.
So, what is everyone elses most memorable olympics?
I love hearing the stories of different atheletes, where they are from, their life, struggles, etc.
My favorite memories from past Olympics are: Summer 2004 when an athlete from somewhere (sorry can't remember his country) was his countries SWIMMING entry, yet, he didn't know how to swim. But that is the only way he could make it to the Olympics, so he literally dog paddled (and appeared to be drowning) just so he could go. He did finish his "race" to a standing ovation, even from the other atheletes. It was truely awe inspirering.
My other memory of which I will never forget is in Winter 1988 Olympics, when Dan Jansen, a speed skater, fell in all of his events even though he was favored. He had lost his sisiter from cancer just days before the opening ceremonies. I can remember just sitting in my college room and crying. His face was just so heartbroken, so, well, so finished.
So, what is everyone elses most memorable olympics?