These four guys to the left are responsible for it. They are responsible for raising my interest in these Olympics. I'm sure you know how the race was won, but if not here is a link for a clip of the ending.
The race alone was one of the best sporting events I've seen this year. I'm now fully immersed in Phelps' quest for eight gold medals. At this current time, Phelps is 3-for-3 in his quest. The next events for Phelps: the 200 butterfly and 800 free relay, both of which he already holds the world records for. I'll be tuned in.
Next Olympic sport that has caught my eye is USA men's basketball. The 'Redeem Team' won its second group game, defeating Angola 97-76 on Tuesday night.
Though the team still hasn't lit it up from the outside, their defensive pressure has been some of the best I've seen in international competition in a long time. That is the key to the US winning the gold.
Defense. Sure, these international teams have played together and under FIBA rules longer, but they have never played a team with this much talent or defensive intensity.
Not to mention, the huge chip on the shoulders of all the players. They've heard for two years how they don't have enough 3-point shooting, how the rest of the world has caught up to them, how much of a disappointment it would be to come back with anything other than a gold medal.
These players have pride. They'll win the gold. They may not win every game by 25 points, but they'll be standing on the top podium wearing gold medals.
Tune in to see it..........
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