I would love to actually go to them some day. Don't get me wrong I love the Summer Olympics too but there is something about all of the snow and cold that just gets me. I think it is absolutely amazing to see all of the tricks the snowboarders can do, or watching the crazy jumps skiers attempt,or watching a person literally fly down a mountain racing for the best time. I also love, love, LOVE watching the luge and bobsledding teams. I can't imagine flying through those tunnels that they do.
My Grandma always loved figure skating and I think that is part of why I love that sport so much too. I can't imagine flipping, spinning, twirling, etc. on a hard piece of frozen water. (much less being THROWN in the air by a partner!) The thought terrifies me but I love to watch it! I will never forget when Michelle Kwan won her 2nd gold medal even though she was favored for the gold in 2006..... I thought she would for sure be the winner but that is just how things go. Guess it goes to show, competition is never ' in the bag'
So that makes me wonder, will Lindsey Vonn succumb to the Sports Illustrated jinx? I feel absolutely terrible for her having to deal with all of the media speculation surrounding her injury. Just this morning on the "Today Show" Ann Curry (I have never been a fan) asked Picabo Street if she thought this was Lindsey's way of getting out of all of the pressure for the gold. I hate that the media always feels the need to 'speculate' there are ulterior motives behind everything. Kind of like how they can't leave Tiger Woods alone now. I mean really can we ever just cut a person a break? Ok, he messed up big time but really- we still need to have headlines about it 3 months later? I guess what I really want to say is that I really hope that Team USA does the nation proud. I know the athletes will compete to the best of their abilities, and what an honor! I know I for one, will be cheering for all of the athletes involved. Can't wait for opening ceremonies tomorrow night, GO TEAM USA!
Vonn probably will ski. it's too bad that all this is being said now. she's a game. she's won her last five or six races. i don't see her missing the olympics. i hate ann curry...
ReplyDeleteI hope you are right. I think she is amazing- Lindsey, NOT Ann :)
ReplyDeleteCan I just say that I didn't think that picture on the SI cover was bad? She is a skier, that's what they look like!
ReplyDeleteWe're also excited for the Olympics. Jenna thinks the figure skating is pretty cool too!