A Fast Start

If you knew the United States men's archery team was going to win silver - and lose Gold by one point on the final arrow of the competition, you're a championion, in my book. If you knew that the Spanish men would be eliminated from play in the opening round, you know a lot. If you told me that Jordyn Wieber would not be involved in the individual all around finals, my eyebrows would have been raised, to say the least. But, as my father used to say, that's why they play the games. Or, in this case, the Games. I just saw a fifteen year old obliterate the field in her heat of the women's hundred breast rose. Never heard of her before the moment she dove in the pool. Rita Meilutyte. This, to me, is the beauty of the Olympic Games. As of twenty minutes ago, I had no desire to see the women's hundred breaststroke final, but now, the DVR is set. I would like to think that sporting competition in the Olympics is above reproach, but I get the feeling that Abby Wambach would tell you differently. In Abby's game against Columbia, she was brutally founded by a woman named, ironically, Lady Andrade. Andrade evidently was frustrated enough by Wambach's play that she simply hauled off and belted her in the face. Andrade tried to do it again, later, but missed, and hit Wambach in the neck. the International Olympic Committee will review the incident, Wambach stated after the match that the team has the punch on tape. It will not be the last unsportsmanlike event you will hear about in the next two weeks. The point here is that there is a lot going on, a lot to see, read and hear. these Games have yet to establish their identity, but in the next couple of days, Phelps will swim several more times, as will Ryan Lochte. gymnastics will take over in prime time In mid week, and then ,for me, the real fun, track and field will start. In the meantime, we're going to get all the field hockey, badminton, cycling, rowing and soccer you can handle. Maybe tomorrow we'll meet another budding star. The Games are rolling, folks. 82 medals awarded already. Can't wait for tomorrow...