It seems right that today's 10 on Tuesday would focus on favorite Olympians. I've been watching the games off and on over the last couple of days and have been totally impressed with the courage and convictions of the athletes. It's heart breaking that Nancy Kwan had to withdraw because of an abdomindal injury but boy, she did it with such dignity and grace! Last night, I was watching the figure skating pairs and I saw that awful fall Dan Zhang suffered and althought I was sure she'd have to go right to the hospital, she not only finished the program she skated beautifully--almost like nothing had happened! Speed skater Joey Cheek is donating his prize money to "Right to Play", which will go to the Sudan. Awesome! Then there were the very impressive American snowboarders--men and women.
10 Favorite Olympians Ever
In no order and it was really hard to limit it to just 10:
Dan Zhang
Joey Cheek
Mark Spitz
Eric Heiden
Olga Korbut
Mary Lou Retton
1980 U.S. Hockey Team
Sugar Ray Leonard
Shirley Babashoff
Greg Louganis