Kim's Olympics Coverage

Every so often (like every two years or so), I become obsessed with the Olympics.  I normally do not watch sports, but something about countries sending their best athletes to a foreign land, draws me in.  During the Summer Olympics I fall in love with swimming, gymnastics, and equestrian, although, I'd watch it all. During the Winter, it's all about ice skating. I'd love to attend one of these spectacles or even work at one.

I've been watching the coverage each day, oddly enough with my dad. We watch the games together and have become experts in swimming and gymnastics.  I can't say that I liked The XXX Olympics opening ceremony. It was definitely a British spectacle. My cousin visited during that week and we gathered around the television to watch. I think the emphasis on sick children and modern technology was a bit much. 

Here are a couple of my favorite stories from around the web:

Fresh Take: Raisman's day turns golden thanks to her quick-thinking coach and one lucky talisman 

I love this success story of a coach rallying behind this athlete. I'm glad that Aly Raisman won this event, because her routine was spectacular. The piece describes the appeal process from Aly's coach's perspective. 

70,000 Olympic volunteer Games Makers help make games work

This article talks about the volunteers who make the Olympics function. The profiles range from sand smoother to arrow gatherer. An interesting read.

Liu Xiang may have hurt Achilles

Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang has never cleared a hurdle in an Olympic games. Yesterday, he fell over the first hurdle and probably ended his career. Despite the physical pain, he finished the race hopping on one leg. If that's not athleticism, I do not know what is. 

Olympic Village Sex: It's Party Time For Athletes At London Olympics

Opposite of pain and suffering is the story when a bunch of sexy athletes are forced to live in close quarters. Debauchery is expected. 

Stephan Feck and the most embarrassing dive of the London Games

If you Google 'fail dive' you can watch videos of Mr. Feck back flopping into the Olympic diving well. A cringe-worthy performance leave you feeling sad for the guy. A moment in time that someone's dreams crush in an instant.