Ten Names
The Paris Olympic Games came to a close last night. Tom Cruise completed his rappel-motorbike-skydive mission to pass on the flag to Los Angeles 2028. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop and Dr. Dre double-underlined how LA 2028 is swapping out fine European artistry for Hollywood bling. BAM!
Surprisingly, I was quite invested in these games and caught more than a few disciplines. Here’s a list of the folks which defined the Olympics Games of Paris for me:
- Remco Evenepoel - double gold. Time trial and road cycling.
- Femke Bol - an unbelievable strong final 100 meter sprint
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone - grace and speed beyond belief.
- Imane Khelif - politics is never far away from the games.
- Bashir Abdi - marathon silver with a smile.
- Steph Curry - Chef Curry whipped up an amazing final serving, Warrior style, to bring home yet another Men’s Basketball gold.
- Kristen Faulkner - grit and stamina on the bike. Riding to win, she did.
- Snoop - give that man a gold medal. Authentic commentary.
- Celine - what an aria from the Eiffel Tower to end the opening ceremony
- Thomas Jolly - artistic director of the Opening Ceremony had me glued to the television. It was surprising, innovative, and it worked.