Closing Time

As this is being posted the final day of competition is beginning in Beijing — yes, the Olympics are coming to a close.

It’s been a great two weeks and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve watched more events then I can possibly remember — everything from fencing to track and field to badminton to handball. As evidenced by the number of world records set, the competition has been at the highest caliber of any Olympics in history. It really has been a joy to watch.

I can’t try to recount all the amazing feats that have been accomplished during the games: there was Michael Phelps and his eight golds, the sheer dominance of the Jamaican sprinters, the owning of the diving platform by the Chinese team, and just how awesome US beach volleyball is. It’s been a great Olympics and, while it’s going to be a long wait until the 2010 Winter Games, it’ll give me some time to catch up on all the sleep I’ve lost over the last two weeks.