Best of Olympics So Far

Yesterday, was not the best day for the United States. We lost our medal lead, both overall and in gold to China. Great Britain even looks like they could get in the mix. It should be interesting to see what happens from here on out. After an amazing day in the pool, the US no longer had the pool and had a really rough day. They only got two gold medals yesterday. This is not the last time they have to go against Bolt either. However, with badminton done that takes away some locks for China.

The United States even lost a "sure thing." McKayla Maroney was expected to deliver gold especially after her amazing vault in team finals that should have been #1! However, McKayla fell in her 2nd vault attempt. Now, I still think her 1st was good enough for her to win gold, but the judges disagreed.  That doesn't mark away what she did in the team finals though. Her performance and the judges reaction was my favorite part of the Olympics so far. If your face looks like that judge, this girl has to get a perfect score.

Nothing like leaving the judge speechless in Olympic competition. The women's gymnastics team did just that and deserve some more recognition. Another set of props for our girls. Jordyn Wieber got hosed and still came through in a big way. More on that later.

Ok, I lied earlier when I said that Maroney's vault was my favorite thing. My favorite part of the Olympics was when the amazing Gabby Douglas was in an interview. Yes, I actually liked what she said better than what she said. That is saying a lot when she was the 1st ever to win the all-around and team golds for the United States. However, as a devout Christian, I was super pumped when Douglas glorified God in her moment of glory.

I guess the only thing left is to sit here in amazement of Michael Phelps. 18 gold medals, 22 medals overall, both records. Phelps is the greatest of all-time and to think USA Swimming won't be missing something without him next time is incredibly foolish.

These athletes got Team USA off to a great start, now it is time to finish!

-Noland