I am rewatching the Beijing Opening Ceremonies. Holy Jesus. I was reading some articles about Danny Boyle's opening ceremony without getting too spoilery. I am jazzed.
I love watching swimming, any of the races (except for hurdles), the pole vault, any of the track and field events really, any of the weightlifting competitions. I really wish the Olympics were earlier in the summer, because I always start school during the games and it stymies my attempts to go to one. Maybe I will get to go to Rio in 2016.
The Guardian's take on the US Olympic Team,