Beijing 2008

Here it is ladies and gentleman. The highly anticipated. Highly picketed. Highly opposed. Summer Olympics of 2008. It's going to be a very very exciting event. Here is why. Michael Phelps is slated to dominate the hydro once more this go around.
This go around Phelps currently holds 25 world records and last Olympics in Athens medaled in 8 events. And walked away with 6 gold and that ties him for an Olympic record as well. Personally I am set on him breaking his own Olympic and world records this year and I am sure it's going to be exciting. Swimming is one of my favorite events because I myself used to swim competitively, I was quite good too. If I stuck with it who knows may I'd be in a lane by Phelps this year. Too bad we'll never know.

Now if Phelps' domination isn't enough to convince you then let me introduce you to the Re-deem team. That's right TEAM USA basketball is back and they mean business this go around. They may be a small team but they're chalked with superstars, superstars who can play some real team ball. Kobe, Lebron, Dwyane, D12 and company all have their work cut out for them. But seriously this team has shown some early signs of powerhouse contendership. Except for the latest game against Australia. They may not be shoe-ins but they are heavily favored. They're not the dream team either but then again...who is.

On the Canadian front we have world class runner Perdita Felicien, and if you remember her from the last Olympics; she was favored to dominate hurdles. She became a household name when she raced in the 100m hurdles and was a shoe-in to win and tripped over the first hurdle. PSYCHE! To save her the emberassment this year Perdita won't be participating in the Olympics due to a foot Injury. And Canada didn't qualify in Basketball. Soooo GO USA GO! How tragic. We really aren't a 2 Olympic nation. Save face Canada, focus on Vancouver 2010.