I don't know about you....but I'm feeling all American-y this week.....and loving some Olympics. And specifically some of the USA female Olympians and learning all about them.
MISSY FRANKLIN
Sport: Swimming
Fun Fact: Missy is 6' 1" and is nicknamed "The Missile"
LOLO JONES
Sport: Track & Field
Fun Fact: LoLo is of Native America, African American, French and Norwegian descent
GWEN JORGENSEN
Sport: Triathlon
Fun Fact: Gwen earned her degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin...even going on to pass the CPA exam
HOPE SOLO
Sport: Soccer
Fun Fact: Hope was a contestant on the 13th season of Dancing With the Stars
JORDYN WIEBER
Sport: Gymnastics
Fun Fact: Jordyn is a volunteer at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
SHALANE FLANAGAN
Sport: Running
Fun Fact: Shalane holds the record for being America's fastest distance runner
MARLEN ESPARZA
Sport: Boxing
Fun Facts: Marlen was her student body president and graduated in the top 2% of her class
I have to say, there is nothing better than watching the American flag rise up to the sound of our national anthem. Am I right or am I right? America rules.
I have to say, there is nothing better than watching the American flag rise up to the sound of our national anthem. Am I right or am I right? America rules.
Who are you watching this year?!
26 comments:
gymnastics! I'm watching the artistic gymnastics like it's my job ... makes me nostalgic. and feel old. lol
Gabby Douglas, gymnastics, has caught my eye. She even said on tv that she meditates on scripture, "The Bible helps me."
i love all these facts!
of course i think gymnastics is the best ever. and i'm becoming a swimming fan but only because of ryan. i was SO bummed about jordyn last night. i think aly and gabby are amazing and will do really well, but i wish jordyn was on the AA team.
I was glued to the tv ALL weekend :) and felt super guilty about stuffing my face and lounging around as all these athlete people took over my tv. ha and I almost cried for Jordyn last night. Such an unfair rule and I think it's terrible they made her give an interview right then...
Those are some serious bodies. Holy jeez.
I haven't watched any of the olympics this year really... I know I know shame on me! I enjoyed reading all these fun facts though : )
CarissaExplainsItAll
If Gwen passed the CPA exam, she's my favorite.
CPAs have to stick together! :)
If Gwen passed the CPA exam, she's my favorite.
CPAs have to stick together! :)
No lie, I totally tear up when they play USA's national anthem! I freaking love the Olympics!!
I'm obsessed wth with the Olympics. I seriously did nothing last night but park it there for about 5 hours! In addition to your list, I also love Sonya Richards-Ross (track and field)...she is so well spoken in her interviews and kick ass on the track! I'm a huge Michael Phelps fan as well!
~Tiffany
http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com
Love love love the Olympics! Gymnastics is my absolute fave! Go America!
I'm so sad I missed synchronized diving! It is mesmerizing!
Love it! I love watching every sport! Especially volleyball keep your eye out for #10 today :)
I'm glad someone is as obsessed with the Olympics as I am!! I love the gymnastics..which I was kind of shocked I did! :)
oh, interesting stuff there! i'm pretty much obsessed with the olympics right now. husband is already kind of over it, ha!
xo
GIRL! I know... i'm exhausted so far from staying up to watch all the coverage... Sister needs a dvr. BAD. ; )
I was glued to NBC all weekend, I love the Olympics! And these ladies are all so inspiring! I think swimming is always exciting to watch. I'm happy Ryan Lochte won and I hope he continues to dominate!
Great post!!! I'm glued to the Olympics!
girl, i am OBSESSED with the Olympics. reasons #52198 that it's a bummer we are not "hang out anytime we want friends." i cannot wait for track - and i'm obsessed with gymnastics (you know this!), cycling, and swimming!
I just heard about a 17 year old girl that boxes! I hope she winsè
I've been watching a surprising amount of the Olympics this year. Mainly swimming and gymnastics. Poor Michael Phelps not winning anything. I really wanted him to beat the record for medals but I have a feeling it is not going to happen. And I really hope that one guy who is a Gymnast wins something. I can't remember his name but he was the one in the music video for Gym Class Hereos song "The Fighter." And his story is so good. I hope he wins something. I just feel so proud of my country when watching.
(so sorry for the novel length comment! I have a habit of doing that haha)
I am such a Hope Solo fan!!! Loving the Olympics this year!
I love the Olympics and that you focused on some of the amazing women that are representing our country! Swimming is my favorite sport to watch (I was a swimmer for 16 years) followed closely by gymnastics. Missy Franklin has been my favorite to watch; she has such an awesome attitude.
Our girls kick ass!!! :)
Love the fun facts!!
i love how you documented only the women....bc well we rock! i have been enjoying them as well, its been so great to watch!
xo kelly
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