I just got back from the third session of Team Prelims. Watching from the stands was tough today. I wanted to be on that floor so bad. I found myself smirking a bit, because I kept picturing myself competing. I might not have competed today, but I was out there with those guys in spirit for sure.
It was a long day of watching gymnastics, but it was exciting. Not only the gymnastics, but the energy around the Olympic Green really pumped me up. We competed in the first session, and we rocked. We hit 93% of our routines tonight which is fantastic! I was so proud of how they stepped up tonight and showed that this team is capable of putting on a great performance. The other sessions had some incredible gymnastics (especially China), but overall I think we looked like one of the best teams out there. We are sitting in sixth right now going into finals, but we performed much better then some of the teams ahead of us. I really believe that competing in the first session hurt our scores a bit, and on Tuesday we will move ahead of some of those teams. We also qualified two guys into all around finals and another two in event finals. Overall it was a successful day for Team USA and we are going to build on what we did tonight. Watch out for us on Tuesday because we are going to surprise a lot of people...again.
Other Notes on Beijing:
1). The Olympic Green and the complexes are AMAZING! They are some of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen and they seem to be endless. Every time I go around a corner there is another breathtaking venue.
2). It is so hot outside! We have to walk quite a bit to get around the Olympic Green, and I was drenched in sweat walking from the train stop to the National Indoor Stadium. I was not expecting it to be this hot...or have to walk this much.
3). COOLEST PART OF MY TRIP SO FAR!!!!-Yesteday I was working out at the 24Hour facility here where I am staying. About 20 other teams work out here as well, one of them being the USA Men's Basketball Team. While I was riding the bike, some of the trainers told me the basketball team was about to come in so I thought I would have to leave while they worked out. I could not believe it but they let me stay and five minutes later walks in the men's basketball team. WOW...IT WAS AWESOME! They were all really cool guys and they were impressed with some of my gymnastics exercises. A couple of them tried some of my core workout, and couldn't do any of it. It was funny watching these 6'10 guys trying to do leg lifts! Hopefully, I'll get to see them again over the next few weeks, but I will never forget yesterday's workout.
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Dave,
Good Luck!
Chris
Too bad you're not competing... I was just watching the games on TV today, would like to see what you can do! Must not be much fun to watch from the stands, though it sounds like you're enjoying your trip!
hey dave it's gabby I heard that you are in beijing that is so cool.
your biggest fan gabby
Dave,
I just finished watching your team's final competition. It was great to see the US beat the odds and come out with a medal! It brought me to tears listening to your teammates talking about the heart and soul of the team and the US. They really did represent our country beautifully, and so did you. It must have been painfully difficult for you to watch them compete and not be a part of it. You showed up and cheered them on, and it was wonderful to watch you do that. Congrats again to the US! Thank you for representing us so wonderfully!
I'm proud of all the athletes representing their countries, especially our USA teams! Keep up the good work! Whether you are competing or not, you are part of something great. It sounds like you are enjoying all the Olympics has to offer you, not just the games. I hope to hear more about your experiences. Take care, and God bless.
Was so pleased with what the USA team did last nite...........Dave enjoy your journey!!!
Dave,
have watched the olympics up till now. I must say that you have some nice routine.
I am glad that your team came out with a bronze. Despite having some bad performance, you guys still beat Germany and Russia.
Good job and congrats to team U.S.A gymnastics.
Hi Dave, I just saw you on the Today Show and I just want to congratulate you and the rest of TEAM USA. We are so proud of all of you and you, in particular, made such a classy impression on the show this morning. Have fun and enjoy Beijing!
Congratulations on the bronze! It was exciting to watch last night (Monday) live from Detroit.
Way to go!
Hi Dave
I don't know you and didn't even know your story until last night when I saw you in the stands with tears in your eyes cheering on your team. My heart is broken for you. I'm so sorry you were not able to compete for the USA - - a lifelong goal. However, thank you for showing so much class in the way you handled yourself and supported your teammantes. You are a true Olympic Hero!
first, congratuation for your bronze. it first time i use this blogger and i am grad to meet you and your artical. i am from chinese, i see the whole process of the olympic from its appliance, competition, starting. It proud for all of chinese to see the history moment. And we hope all of the foreign who came to peking would have a fun trip. Enjoy you time and then tell the true story about chinese to you co-works.
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You guys did great! Congratulations to your team on a job well done, you made us proud!!
CONGRATS! How very exciting for you!!
Dave, I actually watched the olympic's last night until 2am our time, and I witnessed you in the stands, I could see your sheer joy, excitment, and of course your longing to contribute I can't imagine the emotions that filled you as you were there in person, knowing where you could be. I am sure you have vizualized yourself a million times. It will happen, just don't let that image fade. Keep it fresh. I do wish you all the best and congrats on making it there. What an amazing accomplishment to be proud of.
Dave - I am so proud of all you have done and of how supportive you are of the American Team. It has been amazing watching your heart and soul go into the sport for so many years! Thanks for keeping us up to date on the olympics!
Love,Marla
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Great Page. Great work, Gabby is your biggest fan (I read).
What a great experience to be there at the games! Thanks for sharing with everyone.
I stumbled across your blog today. Good luck and thanks for writing. Have a great trip and saver every minute!
Congratulations Team USA! Thanks, Dave, for sharing some of your experiences through this blog. What an awesome chapter in your life.
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I have such a tremendous amount of respect for you guys and your sport. I can't imagine how hard training must be.
Congrats on making it too Beijing! You have allot to be proud of. God bless.
Dave, You are an inspiration to everyone. You made the US proud and showed the world what a class athlete truly is. It was so sad to have to watch you from the stands but as an American made me proud to see how you cheered the rest of Team USA on. Thank you and enjoy your time in Beijing.
you guys are ALL awesome gymnasts - I'm so impressed by how ready you guys were to step in and do such flawless routines. It is impressive how you can be so physically and mentally prepared for something - especially when you are never sure whether or not you'll be competing. The whole team was amazing and your support was obvious - as hard as that must have been!
Dave, Congratulations on your gymnastics achievements. It has always brightened my day to watch you and the teams' routines over the years and you will be sorely missed in your retirement. You embody all of what the Olympics are about and the way you have represented our country over the past few days has been inspiring and shows how true an Olympic hero you are. You have the gold medal in America's eyes.
Watching you when the team won the bronze was indescribable. You have done so much for the sport and though you were not actually competing, you are still a part of that team and just a huge part of USA gymnastics. And I will admit, when things got tough on the pommels, I had thoughts of "what if..."
I heard on the news that today you retired. Thank you for giving so much of yourself to all of us who love the sport! Best of luck as you move forward!
Always a fan!
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Just found your blog! Fellow Jerseyan, former HS gymnast here... rooted for you in Trials and was moved to tears by your interviews and support of your US Teamates in team finals:-)
I am going to dash back and read your earlier entries, how neat you are chronicling this for the rest of us here back home. Best of luck to you in Beijing and beyond.
You have no idea how much I look up to you. I really hope I can get to the Olympics one day and people like you just make me want to try even harder. Good luck to you in everything and watch out for me in the future. I might just be up on the podium recieving gold.
- Alexis
Muy interesante su blog de deportes olimpicos!
Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Hope you have a wonderful time Dave! Don't forget to take pictures. I would love to see them.
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Hey I'm sorry you didn't get to compete but USA did an awesome job, and it was great that you supported them the whole time.
That sounds amazing man. Good luck and great job. Tell me, what's it like at the Olympics? I'd love you to check out my own blog if you get a chance.
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Thanks, and have fun Dave.
Hello,
it must be great to see the events personally. It seems to be amazing even in television.
Sorry for not to compet yourself - head up, you will reach your chances what your fate intended to give you.
Greetings,
Mina
lol,so cool!
i am a chinese but i have never been Olympic Green.
wow!! that's so amazing that you got to work out with the us basketball team! AND those big tough guys couldn't do your workout :) that is so funny!! it sounds like you are having a great time, HAVE FUN for the rest of your trip :)
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good luck!
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