That's the US WOMEN's 8, for all those delirious Canadians--their men's 8 rowing team beat the Brits and the US to win a gold medal after a 35-year drought.
Grandnephew Matt and his US men's 8 teammates came in third. I know how much his Mom & Dad, his Grandpa Dwyer, his Grandma and Grandpa Schnobrich, and other family members (Anne and Maria??)--all of whom travelled to Beijing to cheer them on--would have loved to see the team come in first. But it was a thrilling race. The US boat leapt from last place at the start to third at the end. Third is excellent, too, considering their competition.
WAY TO GO! And congrats to the women!!
And seeing as it's Sunday and all, enjoy the Bad Vicar....
Congrats to all rowers! It was a fun race to watch- Yeah Matt!!!!!!!!
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I agree.... congratulations to everyone who works hard enough and fulfills a dream to represent their country at the Olympic Games.
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AND YEAH CANADA!!!!!!
A Bronze is excellent!!!!!!!!! Just being there is a great honor!!!! Congrats to Matt and his mates -- they did a wonderful job!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Matt and his team! You work every bit as hard to earn a bronze as you do a gold, something we Canadians are well aware of. The US team was very gracious in their comments.
ReplyDeleteAnd we finally got to see a second gold medal!
glad for the second gold medal! it means so much when it's a struggle even to take part.
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