First Day Successes for Americans


The opening day at the Olympics was much anticipated as being a strong start for American athletes with men's swimming starting early Saturday morning...much was expected. No one denies the talents of the U.S. men's swimmers, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, yet some surprises were in store. Ryan Lochte claimed the first gold medal for the U.S. in the 400-meter individual race and to much surprise and disappointment, star swimmer who gained multiple Olympic medals in Beijing came up short in the event. As a fan who has watched Phelps swim for awhile now, I am astonished that Phelps did not medal in his first event. I think many including myself just expected another medal because he had made it look so easy in Beijing, but his first attempt has been a fail. Although I am hopeful that this is just some first race jitters and that he can get his rhythm back into play so he can have another amazing Olympics. Anyone else completely astonished that he didn't medal? But on a good note just in the first day alone, the U.S. has medaled five times: one gold, two silver, and two bronze. GO USA!!!