Do You Have A Favorite Olympic Moment?
@gtargirl (5376)
United States
August 12, 2012 6:31pm CST
Besides the medal-worthy performances (though you can mention them if you want) what were some of your favorite Olympic moments. The opening ceremonies also not included. For me, I love hearing about athletes' personal journeys to get to where they are, not only to Olympic caliber, but just in life; Oscar Pistorius (double amputee), Bryshon Nellum (American sprinter who was shot in the leg) and so forth. Which stories impacted you? 
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Gheez I must have missed more than I thought. Only an airstrip to practice on? That sounds like she had a wonderful story to share. Sorry I missed it.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Mine was seeing home town people win, as the doubles tennis team are from the city I live in now. Its nice seeing hard work pay off and they won gold. There were many great moments that I'll remember for a long time like watching the swimmers specially Michael.
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
13 Aug 12
It was in my area; however, not sure about everyone else. They were on the front page of my newspaper. Very nice photo and the article was front page with more on a later page.
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Aug 12
I missed that tennis game. Was it televised? Heard they were a brother team, which is funny because the doubles female team were sisters. Hmmm, cool. Michael Phelps was amazing but I really did like Ryan Lochte for some reason. Must be the bad boy image.
@urbandekay (18278)
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13 Aug 12
As and Englishman, contrary to fervent nationalism of those of other countries, I always want the looser to win, impossible though that is. There was therefore, some small pleasure in learning that Russia was not in the top 3, now if only US and China had done badly.
all the best urban
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
14 Aug 12
Awwww, you know we didn't win everything. Plus we bombed a few times when we were supposed to win. Most of our medals came from the women ... and from quite expected sources. Now what's up with wanting others to do bad. Shame oh for shame. By the way, Great Briton did awesome. The most medals they've ever received right? Be happy. And you finally got an Englishman to win at 
Wimbledon.
Wimbledon. 
@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Not to be rude or anything, but I think all the money spent on the Olympics is such a waste..that my favorite moment is when they turn out the lights for the last time. I just don't think all the hoopla and money spent is worth it. I don't even know much about who foots the bill, other than tax payers of the city they are held in, and I just think they are "much ado about nothing". Just my opinion... I know others like them/
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Understandable. But doesn't the city get a lot of revenue from the Olympics. From what I know (which is not much) it's very beneficial for the host country/city when the games are held there. Plus, if you had a chance to hear the wonderful stories you might, just might, change your mind.
How about the runner from Ethiopia or runners from other, what we call, third world countries who come home with medals and donate the money ($25,000 for Gold and so forth) to their home towns/village for medicine, food and other things. There are so many stories like that.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Though I typically consider myself to be a swimming and gymnastics fan, I did pay a lot of attention to the track and field events for the first time in my life during this Olympic games.
I was intrigued by the story of Oscar Pistorius because he has really overcame a lot to even have the opportunity to participate in the Olympic games. Not only was it that, it was also the athlete that wanted to trade name tags with him after he came in last place in his semi-final run of the 400m run. He is someone that should be an inspiration to all of us.
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
14 Aug 12
Wasn't that awesome. His name is Kirani James. I believe he's 19 years old, from Grenada. He wins that nation's first medal ever. Pretty cool huh? 
@FluxNL (503)
• Netherlands
13 Aug 12
That British girl Rebecca Tunney was her name I remember? She is 15 and already won a gold medal, that's pretty impressive and she was just great in the parellel bars (Gymnastics) I also like the win on Brazil of Mexico! It was a nice game! The best part was ofcourse the Golden Medals The Netherlands won :D
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
13 Aug 12
Yeah, Holland was quite amazing. Gold in high bar, right? And in swimming too. I lived in The Netherlands for 8 years and my family still lives there. As a matter of fact my cousin and his family were visiting here while the Olympics were on. Got a chance to be happy with him. It was fun.
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
13 Aug 12
Hello my friend gtargirl Ji,
I think our choice is same . I too like such experiences from their life. I have been more touched by Oscar Pistorius (double amputee after II world war's fighter Pilot Wg Cdr Dogules Boddar, who went for war sorties exactly in same fashon as this Oscar. Now whom you will give more marks. Certainely, I will go with war hero. The time this Oscar story came, my hubby was advised for Rt. knee operation, and then he has totally refused by giving Oscar's example. He is limbing and managing.
May God bless You and have a great time
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
14 Aug 12
Hello my friend gtargirl Ji,
Well, my hubby remains fine to keep me fine. H egets extra enjoyment if something is done under critical and under adventures ways. So your choice and his choice matches.
May God bless You and have a great time
