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Moments That Make It All Worth It

Posted on August 25th, 2004 by Yano

There has been so much drama during these Olympics games. People petitioning, complaining, speaking of unfairness, protesting, crying, suggesting a bias for this or that country, booing, yelling, cockiness.

Not really showing much of the spirit of what the Olympics is meant to represent.

But over all that negativity, there are the shining moments that make it all worth it. The moments that make your heart sing when you watch them on TV. Moments where it doesn’t matter what country you represent, you’re honestly happy.

An example of what I’m talking about happened today. Greece, although it has been the birthplace of the Olympics, hasn’t had the best experience with it. From the rumors of complexes not being finished to the lack of people in the stands, Greece has been having a hard time.

Until the women’s 400-meter hurdles, where before a packed crowd of her countrymen, Fani Halkia won the gold medal. The crowd went crazy. I’m sure the screams were deafening, and it’s probably what gave her the surge to win. I’m sure it’s an amazing feeling to win a gold medal in front of a home crowd.

My favorite part was when she was on the podium, tears welling up in her eyes as she was draped in her country’s flag. When the Greek anthem started, everyone in the stadium started singing, holding each other, smiling, eyes shining with pride. Thousands of voices, singing together, reveling in their golden goddess for the night.

And of course, I have to mention the touching moment of Israel’s first gold medal ever. The stadium wasn’t as big, the sport not as glamorous as track and field, but this win was something special. I can only imagine what was going through the mind of Gal Fridman, the windsurfer who won the gold, as his flag was being raised on that highest flagpole for the very first time, to hear the sweet music of his nation’s anthem being played over the loudspeakers. As his other countrymen sang along, he stood there, just soaking it all in. The whole thing was extremely moving.

And yeah, you can believe I got all teary eyed, too. Both times!

Man, I love the Olympics.

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2004-08-25 23:15:21

Kaylene says

OMG i know! that was so cool that she won! it was amazing that the like, the whole stadium was singing along to Greece’s national anthem…greek flags waving, people cheering…just awesome.

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2004-08-26 10:43:07

Noelle says

Last night was great… definitely 2 of the emotional high points of the Athens Games.

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