Mimi, another rising sophmore, is also drawn to the Olympics because of her history with sports.  “I did [gymnastics] as a kid,” Mimi said, “[and] I love the sport and watching them stick all of their [tumbling] passes.”  Mimi is also impressed specifically with gymnastics because of the precision and technique needed to succeed.  She finds that the most impressive part of gymnastics that, “they can do crazy tricks on a four inch piece of wood.”

Michael is also interested in tennis because of the skill level of the players.  “I feel like I just have to keep watching when the professionals make such clean shots,” said Michael, “thay are immaculately measured to the point where they just barely stay in-bounds.  I would say that my favorite Olympic athlete would be the British tennis player Reginald Doherty… he has a very unique form that makes him my favorite.”

Joanne, a local high school student is also impressed with the precision and concentration of Olympic athletes.  If she could do any olympic sport, it would be shooting.  “I look up to people who can have that much focus,” Joanne said. As a gymnast herself, Joanne is also looking forward to gymnastics. “I am most looking forward to gymnastics! I am looking forward because I am a gymnast and I’ve been watching the girls from the beginning. Also, it is a very competitive sport and I enjoy the excitement.The ability to flip your body and the strength needed intrigues me. Everyone has their favorite move which define themselves from any other gymnast.”