What happened to Baby Boomer athletes at the Olympics?
The last day of the Olympics - it went by so fast! I had a great time watching the competitions, learning about the athletes. Their stories were incredible, and I was so impressed by their fortitude, perseverence, hard work.
Memorable moments for me:
- Watching the women’s marathon and thinking, “How do they do it?”
- Watching the face of Shawn Johnson when she had to do the floor exercise first and then sit and watch the rest of the athletes compete, knowing she did great, but not knowing whether anyone would do better. She was so gracious when it was obvious that she was going to get the silver, not the gold. Quite a mature young lady.
- Watching the softball players, wanting them to win so bad, knowing this was the last Olympics for softball, then having them lose their final game. Tough break.
- Of course, watching Michael Phelps. What a fantastic athlete! The last relay race, at the end, when he knew that the U.S. had won, I could see him say, over and over, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,” to his teammates.
And more. What were your favorite moments?
And what about our Baby Boomer athletes?
John Dane III, from New Orleans, didn’t win a medal in sailing. Zach Railey, from Clearwater, Florida, was the only U.S. athlete to win a sailing medal.
Australian equestrian Laurie Lever also was out of the medals.
Three-time Olympian Brent Erickson, still has not won an Olympic medal. Maybe 2012 in London?
Finally, the oldest Olympic athlete (I know, he is not a Baby Boomer), Hiroshi Hoketsu, who competed in the Dressage (equestrian) also did not win a medal.
My daughter reminded me that you can watch just about any of the Olympic competitions by going to the NBC Olympics website. I want to check a few events I missed.
At the end of the Olympics, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes: “I enjoy each thing for its season, doing without it at all other times.” So the time for the Olympics is ended. But I know where I will be in the July of 2012 - firmly planted in front of the TV watching the Olympics from London. It’s a great show!
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