As I write this post, the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing is drawing to a close. These games have seen also sorts of World and Olympic Records broken. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies have been spectacular. Now we must wait four long years until the games in London, or at least two years until the Winter Games in Vancouver to see Olympic action once again.
The Olympic Games are one of the greatest things in the world these days. I am amazed that we are actually able to pull these things off. It is refreshing to see that mankind can come together for something.
Whether or not you thought that China was a good choice for these games and whether or not you felt they should be permitted to host the games, I have to say that I enjoyed watching the athletes give it there all and compete for Olympic Gold. I prefer to think that these games were less about China and more about the athletes. Sure - China will get some credit but I will spend more time remembering folks like Phelps, Johnson, Misty May and Carrie, and many many others.
To all the athletes who competed - well done! Congratulations to all the medalists. To Team USA - thanks for making us proud with all of your efforts. See you in London in 2012!!!!!
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