Swimming ... and even more Swimming



Elizabeth Beisel with her Silver!!!

 

Women's Relay: Lia Neal, Allison Schmitt,
 Jessica Hardy & Missy Franklin



The United States has made out very well in the swimming races throughout the past few days and I couldn't be happier. Swimming is one of my favorite events in the summer olympics and I have been at the edge of my seat throughout all of the races.



As you see from the above picture, the women's relay team won a bronze, so happy for them!



Dana Vollmer with her Gold Medal


And then to see Dana Vollmer win the gold...the huge smile on her face followed by Missy Franklin also winning gold, her tearing up at the awards ceremony. Both races I was at the edge of my seat cheering them on. And to think that Missy Franklin is only 17 years, a junior in high school in Colorado. They showed a video of her at home with her family and friends. She is the most down to earth kid with a beaming personality and has the most infectious smile.

In the boys we have the relay team who won silver, just behind France. Michael Phelps was part of the relay team, and took home his silver. But in his indivudal race he came in 4th, not even getting on the podium. But Ryan Lochte took home gold. Matt Grevers also took home gold in his event.


Missy Franklin with her Gold


 But the real exciting news...19 year old Elizabeth Beisel took home the silver in her first race!!! Why is this so exciting you ask?? Well only the fact that Elizabeth is from my home town of North Kingstown, RI !! Yes folks, her real claim to fame is that fact! :) Although I don't know her and have never met her personally I am so proud of our hometown gal. Go Elizabeth! She swims her second race this coming thursday and I will cheer her on!! You should too! She's phenomenal!

I also hope that Missy Franklin wins the gold again in her 3rd race. She deserves it all. They all do. GO USA!


Missy Franklin with the flag.
 Look at that smile!!





Ryan Lochte with his Gold!