A year late, and populated only by empty arenas, this summer’s Olympic Games were dramatic, moving, and must-see-viewing, even more than usual. For some reason, watching the Olympics is a source of great comfort. Maybe it’s the fractured world in which we live, and the ever-widening divides among us, but seeing the nations of the world come together is especially moving to me these days.
It began with a sneak-peek of some of the events courtesy of the Jonas Brothers in short shorts and gymnastic glory. From there it was all up and downhill, with a cavalcade of athletic superstars giving the performance of their lives, and all the drama that ensued. Here’s the linky list of spotlights and Dazzlers who have put this little website back on the international radar.
It began with the epic anticipation and pre-game dazzling pair of Simone Biles and Tom Daley – both of whom had the Olympic experience of their lifetimes.
A little puff got her pulled from these Olympic Games (told you there was drama) but Sha’Carri Richardson was an early Dazzler of the Day here.
As Simone Biles pulled out of several events early on in the biggest shock of the games, Sunisa Lee stepped up to earn a gold medal.
Another early favorite who delivered was Caeleb Dressel, who swam like a shark and Dazzled like a star.
Other Dazzlers that were featured include Carlin Isles, Dalilah Muhammad, Katie Ledecky, Pita Taufatofua, Ben Percival, Brody Malone, Chase Kalisz, Yul Moldaeur, and Oksana Chusovitina.
Tom Daley and Matty Lee dove for gold and found it, making a super Speedo splash at the Olympic Games. I was equally impressed with Daley’s knitting in the stands too. That’s my kind of Olympic spirit.
More Olympic Spotlights and Dazzlers included the following:
Still more Olympic Spotlights and Dazzlers included:
