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racheK
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Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
These two Olympics stories have made me feel so much joy. If you hadn't heard about these (I'm really into track events), totally worth the read.
Pistorius and James trade bibs
Mo Farah and Galen Rupp
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Thanks for posting! I work in PR and have had the honor of arranging some interviews for Jerome Singleton, a single amputee who is competing in the 2012 London Paralympics (starting Aug 29). He and Oscar Pistorius compete against each other all the time! it's so amazing Oscar made it to qualify in the regular Olympics. Jerome is also such an inspiring athlete - check out the article below-
Jerome Singleton Aims for Gold
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| Posted 8/6/12 10:15 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
You would have thought I was a die hard Jets fan watching the Super Bowl winning touchdown during the Mens 10000m. I was up on my feet, screaming!
Just to add another great track moment
Usain Bolt stops interview during the American anthem
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| Posted 8/6/12 10:26 AM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Wow!
Super cool. considering I nearly died in shock when I saw the American Flag FALL during the other Gold Ceremony. I sat on my couch, hand to chest with a huge gasp "OH GOD NO!" and Jim looked over. Military Brat, I could feel like ears get hot just thinking of "OMG the flag!"
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| Posted 8/6/12 10:44 AM |
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MrsFrizzle
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
That was touching. I loved when the other two exchanged bibs too, that was awesome
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| Posted 8/6/12 11:27 AM |
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racheK
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
This one is great---thank you for posting too!
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| Posted 8/6/12 12:08 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Great, great moments...and what a classy move by Usain Bolt. Well done!
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| Posted 8/6/12 12:48 PM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Those were all awesome. Forgive me for my sports ignorance but, what is the deal with switching bibs?
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| Posted 8/6/12 2:13 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
I saw Pistorius and James exchanging bibs on TV - very touching. Very classy of Bolt to pause his interview.
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| Posted 8/6/12 6:22 PM |
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ME75
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Posted by sfp0701
Those were all awesome. Forgive me for my sports ignorance but, what is the deal with switching bibs?
not sure but i think it is like a sign of respect for one another. so nice!
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| Posted 8/6/12 10:04 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Two beautiful moments in the Olympics--track related
Posted by ME75
Posted by sfp0701
Those were all awesome. Forgive me for my sports ignorance but, what is the deal with switching bibs?
not sure but i think it is like a sign of respect for one another. so nice!
I think for Kirani James to do this spoke volumes. He is favored to win, and I'm not sure if he meant to make such a statement, but it definitely said that HE accepted him at the Olympics (despite what some critics have been saying about Pistorius being there/having an advantage)
Also, there is a lot of trading at the Olympics, even among spectators. I went to the Atlanta Olympics and the pin trading was crazy,
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| Posted 8/7/12 8:30 AM |
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