As most of you know there are few things that I like even close to as much as I like Christmas. Fortunately, the Olympics is one of those things and they START NEXT WEEK!!! Not only is this year a summer olympics year (clearly superior to the winter olympics) but Oklahoma is already pretty much dominating. 13 current or former Sooners will head to London to represent the US of A. A few to look out for – Jake Dalton on the men’s gymnastic team, Jared Frayer on the men’s wrestling team, Tia Brooks for women’s shot put and Brittany Borman for the javelin throw. Also the OKC Thunder are the first team in US history to send 3 players to the olympics. BAM. That’s how you help America be awesome in the olympics. Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russel Westbrook and some college kids who are good at throwing stuff and balancing on things.
PLUS, this year’s olympics combines several of my most favorite things.
1. LONDON
Thanks for the picture Alex!
Best city ever (after Oklahoma City of course).
Although I do question their choice of logo.
Seriously? Thousands of years of history and culture and this is the best you can come up with…
2. Thunder basketball.
Well, this is the whole team but you get the picture.
3. AMERICA.
4. Race walking.
Yep, this is actually an event. In case you need a refresher on WALKING, here are the race walking standards.
Also, here is the real description from the Olympics website (you can’t make this stuff up):
In Race Walk events, an athlete must (to the human eye) be in contact with the ground at all times, unlike in running events, where both feet are momentarily off the ground. The leading leg must be straight from the moment it is first in contact with the ground, and the technique looks very different to ordinary walking. Athletes must be incredibly disciplined to fight the urge to break into a run for extra speed.
Yes, it takes incredible discipline to remain in the realm of not-a-real-sport. Next thing you know, CrossFit is going to be in the Olympics. And not that I don’t love CrossFit as much as the next guy but the sport of fitness is still not a real sport.
Since we have now opened the flood gates for events designed for stay-at-home moms and couch potatoes, I’ve decided that the next olympics needs to include the following:
- Speedy Swiffering
- Toddler lifts
- Race dog walking (all four dog paws must remain in contact with the ground at all times)
In all seriousness though, I’m sure that this event is extremely difficult. It just happens to also be extremely funny, therefore, I will be watching and making fun of those participating while also admiring their athletic prowess.
Good luck America. GO SOONERS and THUNDER UP!