Before you keep reading, please watch Aly Raisman’s spectacular floor exercise routine to “Hava Nagila” at the 2012 London Olympics that earned her a gold medal. Okay, I’m glad we’re all on the same page now. In case you’re wondering, I suggested you watch that because I also sent that in our class GroupMe the […]
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It’s 7 a.m. on a rainy August day in San Antonio, Texas. The time, date and weather all suggest I should be wrapped up under a blanket in my bed enjoying some of the last days of summer. Instead, I’m on the edge of my couch in the living room with sweaty hands and a
Who needs sleep when you can just watch the Olympics? Read More »
The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are going to be remembered forever. Not for Zika, and not for political unrest, but for the dominant athletes making history. At these Olympics, we’re getting to see arguably the best swimmer, gymnast, and runner of all-time in Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt. Also, Katie Ledecky
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Simone Manuel became the first African-American female swimmer to win an individual medal at the Olympics when she won gold in the women’s 100-meter freestyle. Manuel’s expression when she found out she won gold lit up the Aquatics Stadium, and it provided one of the best moments at the Games so far. Tears streamed down
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