Day 3 in London: Tears of Joy, Daring to Dream

A tearful Missy Franklin. Photo: Reuters/David Gray

This is what the Olympics are all about.

In just three days of Olympic competition, I’ve seen more tears of joy than I did during all of Vancouver.  This is what I love.  This is what I want to see.  I want to see the athlete moved, brought to tears, humbled by his or her performance or by the opportunity to compete in the Olympics.  Because the Olympics aren’t available to everyone–only those who put in the time, who have the discipline, and who have some ounce of natural ability.

London Preview: Gymnastics

Gymnasts from the 1908, 1948, and 2012 Olympics

What/Where/When: 

Artistic Gymnastics, North Greenwich Arena, July 28-August 7

It’s the sport from where some of my strongest childhood Olympic memories come.  Gymnastics is–without question– my favorite Summer Olympic sport.