During the 16 days of competition, over 11,000 athletes from 207 Olympics committees competed in 42 different sporting disciplines with 306 medal groups up for grabs. This year was the first time athletes from the South Sudan, Kosovo as well as a Refugee team competed. The United States had 554 athletes representing our country. Of the 554 athletes, 292 or 53% were women, the most of any delegation. The women of the United States captured 27 of the 42 gold medals and 61 of the 121 total medals for the United States.
We were able to witness some remarkable performances by athletes.
Michael Phelps - Wrapping up his career as perhaps the greatestOlympic swimmer ever. Phelps captured 5 gold medals and one silver. This brings his total to 23 gold and 28 total medals. This is the most of any athlete ever. The next closest is at 18 medals.
Kristin Armstrong - Kristin Armstrong took her third gold medal in the women's individual time trials. She captured her gold medal in Rio the day before her birthday. She received a cake from the Today show the morning after her victory. Not to mention, she is a Boise native.
These are only a few moments of greatness. I could have easily referenced a number of others including Katie Ledecky, Usain Bolt, Brazil's men's soccer team and countless others. The Olympics can bring out the best in all of us.
Did you watch the Olympics? Why or why not? What was your favorite moment? This year they added rugby sevens and golf to the games. What sports would you like to see added for the 2020 Tokyo Games?
Yes I watched the Games because it was fun to watch and I enjoyed cheering for the USA at home. My favorite moment was watching Lilly King swim breaststroke and win first place. She did the 100m breaststroke in 1:04.93. I would like to see bowling and kickball added to the 2020 Tokyo Games. Kickball is something that many people enjoy doing and is very fun to watch so I think it would be a great addition. There is many people that go to competitions for bowling and I think they would enjoy competing in the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympic games. I watched the games because these Olympics only come around every four years, and it is a time that our World comes together and I think that it is important that everyone participates in that. My favorite moment was watching Katie Ledecky win the 800meter freestyle by eleven seconds and beat the world record by a whole body length. This summer my siblings and I did a mini Olympics and we added many sports such as bowling, hula hooping, jump rope, and foursquare. My siblings and I had a ton of fun, the one thing we didn't do that I think should be added is tether ball.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Olympics this year and I really enjoyed them. I mostly only watched the Olympic gymnastics. I watched the other sports too but only because my family wanted to watch them. My favorite moment of the Games this year was when the French gymnast did a vault and broke his shin. I think that they should add rock climbing, tumbling, and baseball should be added in 2020.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did watch the Olympics this year. I felt like they were a really good year of Olympics. I watched them because I have found the swimming, gymnastics, and volleyball very entertaining. My favorite moment was Simone Biles' floor routine. She is amazing. The sports I would like to see added is synchronized swimming. It sounds boring but is very fun to watch. They actually have synchronized swimming but it is not televised. I believe that it should be. I am very excited to watch the 2020 Tokyo games.
ReplyDeleteI did watch the Olympics this year because swimming is not on T.V. very often, so I love to watch all of my favorite swimmers compete and also see track, gymnastics, volleyball, and many other sports. My favorite moment was seeing Yursa Mardini swim. She competed as a part of the Refugee Team. Yursa Mardini decided to leave Syria, where she used to live. She went by boat with about 18 others, and part way through the journey their boat broke down. She actually volunteered to pull the boat in the water for about 4 hours. I think what she did shows lots of bravery and dedication. It was truly amazing to watch her compete. I think it would be cool if Double Dutch/jump roping could be added. I think that would be super fun to watch, some of the routines they do are really cool. Tokyo 2020 is going to be great!! I can't wait to watch!!
ReplyDeleteNo I did not watch the Olympics. I did not have television access, but would have enjoyed watching them. Even though I didn't watch them, I followed some of the standings on the US team. My favorite moment was watching Usaine Bolt talk about his Olympic experience. If I could add an Olympic sport it would be paintball.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics. I watched the games because I love to see all the countries compete with each other. My favorite moment from the Olympics was when Michael Phelps won the gold medal in the 100 meter relay. I loved this moment because the whole team was so happy and because they showed Boomer Phelps. For the 2020 Olympics I would love to see lacrosse added because it is my favorite sport and I think it would add a lot more of the fast-pace feel into the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics. I watched it because I love to see the whole world get together and compete and see the athletes represent their countries. My favorite moment was watching Simone Biles floor routine. I liked watching the Simone's floor routine because it was unbelievable to see how high she jumped. I hope next year they add softball. I don't play but I love watching it and so many of my friends play it.
ReplyDeleteI watched part of the Olympics. I watched it because it's really fun to watch and they don't happen very often. My favorite moment was when Michael Phelps on the Butterfly Final. He barely got beaten. I hope they add jump roping or hula hooping because it would kind of be fun to watch people compete on those things.
ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympics this year. I watched the olympics because I love the up beat, but friendly competition, that is exhibited from countries throughout the whole world. My favorite moment from the olympics was either watching the opening ceremonies, or watching Michael Phelps, and many other swimmers including,Katie Ledecky, and Lily King, Take home golds in numerous swimming events. In the 2020 Olympic Games I would like to see surfing added to the Olympics. The only issue I could see with that is that the Olympics would have to be somewhere on the ocean.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did watch the Olympics. Why? Because my parents had it on. I'm not allowed to change the channel. The Olympics were sometimes boring and sometimes interesting. My favorite moment was the interview with Laurie Hernandez. She loves emoji's and her favorite one is the pee-a-boo monkey. I also loved when the U.S.A. people win gold! I think they should add men's gymnastics, dance, cheer, and surfing. Those would be really fun to watch, and interesting things to see.
ReplyDeleteI did watch some of the Olympics, including the gymnastics and the swimming events. I like watching the Olympics because some of the events are fun to watch, including the gymnasts' floor routine. And watching someone break the world record in swimming for USA is really cool. I think they're really inspiring. I feel satisfied with the sports they currently have in the Olympics, and as long as they don't cut swimming, I'm golden
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics this year. I watched it because it's a deep family tradition. My favorite moment was when Usain Bolt was smiling while crossing the finish line. I know that they are adding surfing and skateboarding to the games which I'm really looking forward to, but I wish they would add MMA or capture the flag to the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes I watched a lot of the Olympics. I watched it because I love watching all the different sports especially track and field. I love how competitive it is in all of the sports that are in the Olympics. My favorite moment was when the USA girls running team got gold medal and when Simone Biles did so good in every competition and is the best in the World. A sport that I would like to see in the 2020 Tokyo is baseball because it would be interesting to see how good the other countries would be in baseball. It would be such a fun sport to watch in the Olympics. It might take too long is the only issue with adding it to the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the Olympics this year. I love watching the Olympics every 2 years. I like watching all the country's compete against each other in track and field and the high dive. I feel its the most exciting event to watch next to swimming. The women gymnastic teams killed it this year, breaking records left and right. I loved watching Usain Bolt destroy everyone in the mens 4x100, mens x100, and many more races. He is truly the fastest man on earth. If I could add a game to the 2020 Olympics it would be is capture the flag. This would show many ability including speed, strategic ability's, and stealth.
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ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the Olympics this year. I watched the Olympics this year because I love watching them every four years. I also really like watching them because they only come every 2 years. I love watching teams face off in soccer games. My favorite moment was when the Usain Bolt smiled at the camera before he won his last race. It would be cool to see people playing paintball in the Olympics. This would be cool because paintball is fun and it is also fun to watch. But it would also be cool seeing people destroy in paintball in the Tokyo Olympic games. I am really excited for the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Olympics, I was very inpressed on how well the U.S team did this year. If I could add 3 sports I would add baseball,dodgeball and paintball.
ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the Summer Olympics. Watching it was super fun and my favorite sports were track and swimming. I loved watching the track races seeing some of the fastest people in the world competing for gold. Mohamed Farah winning the 500m was super fun to watch. My favorite moment was that race when Mohamed Farah was in the pack of the pack all most the whole time then when he went to get to the front He tripped and almost lost all hope, but then he came and sprinted and won the gold medal I hope to be like him some day in a hockey game when all hope is lost we make a comeback and win a gold. I would love to see like Gage capture the flag. When I play capture the flag you need speed and to mess with the other teams mind so your team mates can go and get the flag it would be super fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did watch the Olympics. My dad really likes watching them so whether I liked it or not I had to watch. I did enjoy watching them though, it was fun. My favorite moment was watching Katie Ledecky kill her competitors in women's swimming and winning the gold. I also liked watching Simone Biles in women's gymnastics she was a lot of fun to watch. In Tokyo 2020 I would like to see baseball added. It is a very fun sport to watch and I can't wait for the next Olympics.
ReplyDeleteI watched Olympics almost all day when they were on as for 2020 Tokyo game I would like to see football and paintball in the games. my favorite moment was 4 by 100 relay the first race for Phelps watching Micheal win gold was really cool to go out in one of his best games ever it was also really cool to see the beach volleyball but swimming is my favorite event as long as Phelps is in it but after that it is beach volleyball or water pollo,
ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympics. I love cheering for the US and like seeing how good all the athletes are. I especially love to watch swimming. My favorite moment was seeing Michael Phelps beat Chad le Chalo in the 200 meter butterfly. I liked watching this race because Chad was so cocky before the race. In 2020 I want to see Olympic Baseball and Skydiving.
ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympics! I watched the Olympics because I wanted to cheer on the USA for more gold medals. My favorite moment was probably when Micheal Phelps won the 200 fly because Chad Chalo was cocky and the got his but kicked be Micheal Phelps. In the 2020 Olympics I want to see Olympic skydiving, or capture the flag.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Olympics a little bit on and off. I watched them because it was really fun to cheer for the USA team. My favorite moment was when DeGrasse and Usian bolt both smiled at each other after they finished and DeGrasse was close behind. A sport that I hope will be included is Cricket in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch some of the Olympics. I enjoyed cheering for the US with my family. It was one of the first times I actually paid attention to it and I am happy that I did. It was amazing how fast the people could swim and run. My favorite part of the Olympics was watching Usain Bolt run. It was unbelievable how fast he could run and I can't wait to watch it again.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Olympics this year a LOT. When ever I was home the games were on. My favorite moment was when Kate Ledeky demolished the world record and everyone else. I thought this was so cool because it showed that women can do things just as well as men can. If I were to and a few sports I would add NASCAR and rock climbing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the games this year. The US track and field, gymnastics, and swimming teams demolished. My favorite part was when Ashton Eaton dominated. I liked this because he had tons of endurance when doing a lot of competitions. In the 2020 Summer Olympics, I would like to see rock climbing and skydiving added to them
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics because of it's fun and competitive nature.My favorite moment was when Usain Bolt ran in 100 meter race and won the title for fastest man in the world again!I would like to see lacrosse and Parkour to the games.
ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the Olympics because it is very cool to see countries around the world compete in a lot of sports. My favorite moment was when Usain Bolt ran 100 meters and won again. I would like to see baseball back in the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteYes because I watched for ever and it is really fun to watch. My favorite part was watching Usain Bolt run. If they had to add a sport they should add football!!
ReplyDeleteI did watch the Olympics. My favorite moment was when Kristin Armstrong won her race. She finished and she did not know she had won. She had a bloody nose because she was so dehydrated and she got off her bike and sunk to the ground and cried. She was so excited when she found out she won. She showed real American grit and determination in that race. Next Olympics I think they should add Polo. It is fun to watch and it requires lots of balance to stay on the horse.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did watch the olympics. My favorive part was watching Simone Biles on the beam, vault, and floor. I think the next olympics should have baseball.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Olympics. My favorite part was when the two girls in the race helped eachother get through the race. They both helped eachother and showed great sportsmanship. I think that they should add hunting to the next Olympics or in the future.
ReplyDeleteI did not watch the Olympics because we do not have cable TV. I was happy that the United States did well and won a lot of medals. I would like to see rock climbing added to the Olympics in the Tokyo Olympics.
ReplyDeleteI watched the olympics because they very interesting and I enjoy it when people show sportsmanship to each other. I enjoy watching swimming, biking and gymnastics. My favorite part of the olympics though is when Micheal Phelps won his twentieth gold medal. Some events I would like to see added are football, baseball, car racing and capture the flag.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics this year. The reason I watched the Olympics this year is because I think It is really interesting and I really like the gymnastics in the Olympics. Speaking of the gymnastics part of the Olympics.I thought that Simon Biles performance was amazing.I think that they should add pool to the Olympics.
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ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympics. My favorite part was when Phelps won his 25th medal. I would add baseball
ReplyDeleteI watched because I would not get to see the athletes compete for a while
DeleteI watched a lot of the events in the olympics this year. Its just something that my family has always done. My favorite event is synchronized diving. My favorite moment though, was when Sydney McLaughlin ran the 400m hurdles. Even though she didn't medal, it was still cool to know that she was only five years older than me. If I were to add an event to the olympics, I would add roller skating or sport climbing.
ReplyDeleteYes I watched the Olympics. I watched the Olympics because me and my family like them and it is sort of a family tradition. my favorite part was when Simone Biles did Gymnastics. I would like to have them add rock climbing.
ReplyDeleteThis year I did nor really watch the Olympics because I have been bizzy with friend, sports, and day to day stuff. Plus I am not really into watching biking or gymnastics and other stuff the Olympics show. Yet I did see the women water polo crush another country which was my favorite part. Yet I would also like to see American Football and Tug of War added to the games even though American Football is a long shot.
ReplyDeleteYes I was watching the Olympics but I only watched Mens Swimming and most of the mens and women's Track Events. We had a friend who was a really good swimmer so he encouraged us to watch it and I watched the track events because I run track. My favorite moment was when Usain Bolt won the 100m dash because it so cool to see him do so will and to see how fast he runs. I want to Tug a War added to the Olympics but its really silly and is not a "true" sport.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics and I loved watching everyone compete. I especially loved watching the women's gymnastics team compete. It is so amazing to see all of the things they can do. I have always loved to watch the gymnasts do all of their stunts. If I was to think of one sport to add to the Olympics it would be baseball because I have always loved to watch baseball and I think it is a great sport.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the Olympics. I love them so much. My family doesn't always agree on teams so the Olympics are fun because everyone is rooting for the same people. The Americans. My favorite moment was when Simone Biles won gold in the team all around, vault and floor. This is such an accomplishment for a 19 year old girl in her very first Olympics. I think that they should add hunting to the Olympics because it is actually a sport and is very difficult.
ReplyDeleteYes I did watch the olympics this year. Every year sence I was alive I have watched it even if i did not remember it. I am twelve so I have been alive for 3 olympics but only remember 2 of them. My favorite part about the olympics was watching Micheal Felps completly destroy some records and seeing him do well. I think they should have Air Gliding in the olympics because it would be fun to watch but it is also super fun to do.
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