A few more Olympic Thoughts

I promised a second round of Olympic questions, and while I’ve been keeping a running list, I’ve clearly run out of time. But I’m enjoying the Closing Ceremony, so it seems as though there’s no time like the present. My buddy Brian Williams even did a little segment, inspired, I’m sure, by my blog. J

At any rate, here are some additional thoughts and questions gathered while watching the Olympics.

How can Keri Walsh-Jennings play volleyball with a watch on?

[Side note – anyone else remember being an athlete in high school when you weren’t allowed to wear any jewelry – because your earring/necklace/watch/bracelet/etc. might pop off your person and injure someone? Clearly these Olympians function just fine! Take that – high school coaches and referees!]

Why is Ryan Seacrest reporting for the Olympics? I’m still a little traumatized by this, so I think it’s worth mentioning twice.

Could we spend more time watching events and less time learning social media stats?

Do rowing teams bring their own boats? How do they get through security? And are they charged for only one checked bag? ;) [please note, no drinking was happening during this list-making.]

How can Sanya Richards-Ross run so fast with all that hair? And lift her hand with that bling on it? That woman is amazing. They all were, actually.

Did London 2012 strike a major deal with Nike? Why is every athlete in the world (except maybe 5 or 6) wearing neon yellow athletic shoes?

There are many, many people who believe that Oscar Pistorius should not have been competing in these Olympic games because he has an unfair advantage. Makes my heart hurt, and not just because I have an Olympic-sized crush on him. Here’s the SportsIllustrated article about the science of his legs and his running.  

Why didn’t I ever get to see any synchronized swimming? I'm quite sad by that. I guess this is a way to help me continue with this Olympic madness - I'll try and watch a few things online.  

Are there always so many crashes in the biking events? They seem quite dangerous!

What am I ever going to do when they’re over?

Shit. They are over. L