The Mid-Way Point


This is always a tough time in the Olympic schedule for me. It's the halfway point. The swimming portion — my personal favorite — is wrapping up, and you can feel the whole thing starting to wind down. Now, of course, the Olympics won't officially end until next Sunday. Still, it's hard not to feel like it's all flying by.

This also seems like a good time to recap the highlights of the 30th Olympiad to this point. Below are my three favorite moments from the Olympics so far.

3. The American Women earn gold in Gymnastics. A lot was made of Jordan Wieber's crying after not qualifying for the all around. That was an unfortunate moment. But two nights later, it was the sight of the five American women working as a team to win gold that is the enduring gymnastic moment of the Olympics so far. The ladies needed all their individual strengths to make that magic run, and they did it. It was an incredible night.

2. Amanda Franklin's world record. Franklin has been fun to watch, and it's been even more fun to watch her living in Colorado Springs, close to her home. When she hopped in the pool and set a new world record in the 200-meter backstroke, it was a sight to behold. There has been a lot of incredible American talent on the women's side of the swimming draw, but Franklin looks like one to watch.

1. Michael Phelps winning the 200 I.M. It was his final duel with Ryan Lochte, and after the way he started the Olympics, many thought Phelps was the underdog. He came through with another incredible performance that's a reminder of why he's the most exciting swimmer I've seen in the Olympics. If this truly is his last games, he's going out in style.

One more week to watch the magic happen. Go USA!

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