1/100th of a second was the difference between Gold and Silver in the Men’s 100m Butterfly swimming event today. 1/100 of a second made Michael Phelps more of a history making figure than ever, as he now earned his seventh gold medal in Beijing, a perfect 7 for 7 with one event left and is tied for most medals won by a single person at a single games, and he still has an event left.
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Michael Phelps in his element (via Flickr user vironevaeh)
Its official. Michael Phelps is a beast. While watching him isn’t as much “Go USA!” as it is “Break another record dude!”, it is still exciting as anything else on tv right now and totally worth all the hoopla of the Olympic coverage.
I have a lot of respect for the guy. Any person who chooses to dedicate so much time and energy into one thing in their life certainly is crazy in a good way! I am also crazy as you all know, but in the super-creative-wants-to-try-lots-of-new-things-so-he’s-never-the-best-at-anything crazy, which is the exact opposite kind of crazy as Phelps, but that we’re both crazy means we have lots in common.
And that is another reason why the Olympics are so dang cool, because awesome sports like swimming, diving, and volleyball that are never on TV are actually on a major network and hella-exciting to watch!
Back on topic, I totally hope Phelps can pull it off and get 8 Golds. I’ll be rooting for you man!
Scene from Beijing Opening Ceremony (Via Flickr user Ligadier Truffaut)
Tonight I watched the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I was expecting a show boasting of ethnic pride and national ego, but instead I witnessed a spectacle; a mix themes including history, hope, and world peace portrayed majestically by a masterfully choreographed mix of pyrotechnics, technology, performers, and music. The show was unlike anything I’ve ever seen at the Olympics or otherwise, I sit here still stunned and still with a smile on my face. This show turned my ill opinion of these games around, and it reminded why I love the games so much.
So here is to Beijing! Go USA, and more importantly, go World!