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Cheering on our US Athletes

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

I love the Olympics, as when I was MUCH younger, I was a gymnist, diver and swimmer and those thoughts of being an Olympian crept into your brain.   But, I wasn't good enough.    I skied for 30 years, so everything on the snow is exciting in the Games also, so winter and summer, I am watching!    The dedication these athletes have put into their goal is just amazing!

 

I find it so interesting to hear countries I have not heard of, and have to Google to see where they are.    Some interesting facts for these 2024 Games - 

203 countries represented

11,040 athletes participating

40 different competing sports

592 athletes are from the US

29 Olympic and Paralympic athletes have Colorado as their hometown

 

We have an Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, and of course, our Rocky Mountains are prime for winter Olympians.

Watching the basketball game now between US and Serbia, as the Joker (Jokic) is on our Nuggets team, but playing for Serbia.    Later today, will be cheering for the gymnastic team members!

 

 

 

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Comments(11)

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

After the awful display at the Olympic Opening, I will not be watching a minute. First Olympics I will miss. 

Jul 28, 2024 10:56 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I did not see the beginning, so not sure why so many are up in arms.  All I can say, those athletes that have spent the last 4 years preparing for these Games were not at fault, and deserve to be cheered on.   At least I will!

Jul 28, 2024 11:18 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

We have a beautiful American flag Joan and I support our athletes. The Olympics as an instituion seems to be off track however. 

Jul 28, 2024 02:51 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Here's hoping that the anthem is played often and respected for the work involved in reaching that platform.

Jul 28, 2024 05:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- I just watched our phenomenal women's gymnasts and they were amazing. I also watched the swimmer from France who trained in AZ and won the 400m individual medley. Yes cheer them on. 

Jul 28, 2024 06:39 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Joan Cox It's a spectacular event to watch all those top athletes that represent their countries. My favorite events are the gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and the basketball games. I know it gets better every four years, with new countries being there too.  

Jul 28, 2024 06:59 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Joan... my mother was training in track and field for the 1940 Olympics, which were cancelled due to WWII. I was raised watching the Olympics and still do to this day.

Jul 29, 2024 04:39 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Wow, that's a lot of countries and athletes to be involved in the olympics!

Jul 29, 2024 06:03 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

It is just fun watching the serious athletes do what they do best!    And so nice when USA wins a medal!

Jul 29, 2024 07:03 AM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

I do enjoy watching the athletes.  I can skip the politics, however.  But what I have seen so far watching our American athletes has been inspiring!

Aug 01, 2024 05:10 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lynnea, I was a gymnist many decades ago, and so fun watching the women's team, and Simone's greatness.

Aug 01, 2024 06:49 PM