An Aggie makes a statement at the Olympics

So the first couple days of the Olympics have passed and there have been good times as well as bad times. Some of the good times include Ryan Lochte winning the 400 IM and Dana Vollmer winning the 100 Butterfly, as well as Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston getting the silver in Women's Synchronized Diving. However the bad times, like Dalhausser's performance at the beginning of his Beach Volleyball performance against one of Japan's pairs, have yet to outweigh the success of the United States as a nation at this Olympic series.

The Women's Gymnastics team made a phenomenal showing during the qualifying round. Their performance at vault was A-mazing! Their scores far surpassed any other nation's. They do need to make some adjustments on beam and floor routines careful not to fall or go out of bounds. I do feel very sympathetic to Jordyn Weber. I know it must suck that she does not get to compete in the All-around just because a teammate scored a few hundredths higher than her. The disappointment may not be easy to deal with, but she needs to compose herself and come through for her team during the competition. They did not get here without her and will need her throughout the Olympics. Ultimately what Weber and the rest of the American athletes must do in this Olympics is forget about the flubs made during the competition, and move on to the future races. The past cannot be altered, so to dwell on it is just a waste of time.

I know one race that I am very excited to see is the Women's 100m breaststroke. In this race Texas A&M's Beeja Larson is in the running for a medal. This current Aggie, class of 2014, has gone to the Olympics for the 100m breaststroke and the 4x100m relay. She placed well in the qualifying heats and the semifinals, and now she has a chance to medal. It is awesome to have someone represent Texas A&M so well on a global level. Although she false started due to the messed up signal at the pool and finished 6th, it is still amazing to have a student from TAMU go to the Olympics and represent not only the college but the United States for the rest of the world. There was also another Aggie in this race, Alia Atkinson class of 2010, representing Jamaica who finished fourth being an excellent example of the athletic prowess held at A&M. As the games continue, I wish the best of luck to Beeja Larson. You've got a whole university and nation cheering you one. Gig 'em!!

More Olympic posts will be on the way! I am excited to see the Men's Gymnastics, some more Phelps and Lochte swimming, and some different Track and Field events as they approach. Until then, Go USA, Aggies, and Australia!