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Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Final Thoughts

When the torch is extinguished at the end of an Olympic Games, I’m always driven to pause and reflect on what the …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 16

The “Redeem Team” managed to do what they set out to do, win Olympic gold. I have to say, though, Spain performed …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 15

I am so very satisfied. While I’m a huge fan of Australian players such as Lauren Jackson, Penny Taylor, and Tully Bevilaqua, …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 14

Those Jamaican sprinters sure are fast! Not only did they break the long-standing world record in the 4x100m relay, they shattered it. …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 13

It was a mixed bag for the USA women’s teams in a day filled with finals. Softball, Soccer, and Water Polo plus …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 12

Beach Volleyball has two undisputed queens of the sand: Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. Not only have they won the gold …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 11

I think it’s going to take a week or two for Shawn Johnson to wipe that smile off her face. That is …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 10

OK…let me get this straight. You tie in gymnastics. If the A and B score totals are identical then you look at …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 9

Now that Athletics (Track and Field) has started, I’m sure the posts might be getting thinner. Frankly, the track events cool me …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 8

Michael Phelps did OK. Eight gold medals. Seven world records. Fourteen career Olympic gold medals. Without a doubt, the greatest Olympic swimmer …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 7

I tried staying awake to watch it live, I really did, but the Soccer match between the USA and Canada women took …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 6

Wow. What a day. It began with upsets and ended with favorites. The shockers for me happened at the Tennis venue. First, …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 5

It blows my mind that one of the biggest headlines coming out of China is that a little girl in the Opening …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 4

My day started with watching the soccer match between the USA women and the kiwis from New Zealand. I’m so happy I …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 3

As mentioned in the previous update, the day started with Women’s Basketball. In the early match, the US struggled against China. And …

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 2

Comments on the second day of competition and coverage at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Part 1

Thoughts on the first day of competition at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, including women’s basketball, fencing, equestrian, and team handball.

Waiting For the Beijing Big “O”

Well, the 2008 edition of the Olympic Summer Games is almost here. Well, technically it’s already here since the soccer/football tournament has …

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