Six days into these Olympic games, and we’ve seen quite the mix of Olympic action. From steroid scandal to sexist comments, and (oh yeah) some incredible feats of athletic ability…
Unfortunately, the good has at moments, gotten lost in the spectacle. And although I’m not saying we should ignore the bad. There are definite wrongs that need to be righted. But, just for today, I thought I’d take a moment for the good.
So, here are my favorite moments of the games…so far…
Leslie Jones
I’d also like to nominate Ms. Jones for favorite moments of the summer too. Her unbridled Olympic enthusiasm on social media got her an invite (from her NBC boss) to Rio, and it’s amazing. Oh that we could all have this much enthusiasm.
TEAM USA SLAY ALL DAY!! pic.twitter.com/lOLlkV7TQB
— Leslie Jones (@Lesdoggg) August 11, 2016
Simone Biles
The whole group of victorious “Final Five” are of course fantastic, but Simone is absolutely ridiculous.
And you should definitely check out the interactive story the New York Times did on her. If you think her skills are impressive in real-time, just wait until they break it down: Simone Biles.
Fu Yuanhui
This Chinese swimmer’s unbridled enthusiasm for everything is contagious. She’s happy to be there, improving on her own time, and being surprised with medals she didn’t realize she’d won.
Olympic swimmer Fu Yuanhui’s adorable reaction to winning bronze makes her our new hero https://t.co/1bc4C0kQpk pic.twitter.com/JMas3g9OXn
— HelloGiggles.com (@hellogiggles) August 11, 2016
Katie Ledecky
After that brief moment of “you called her the female Michael Phelps?” Really?!? The reactions to this incredibly talented (in her own right) swimmer have been priceless.
This is a photo of @katieledecky racing 6 of the best swimmers in the world pic.twitter.com/w4MbJ7Coom
— Michael Katz (@KatzM) August 11, 2016
There's fast and then there's @katieledecky…
What should Katie change her name to? 🤔— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) August 11, 2016
So, here’s to ten more days of more good than bad.
…bi-daily smile…
