08-23-2004, 04:14 AM
I get to see bits and pieces of the Olympics, and my first look was at the last Romanian lady doing her floor routine, the performance that helped win her team a gold over the US silver. It was awe inspiring, fluid, graceful, powerful, and just plain brilliant.
Have seen a number of the American and Chinese male gymnasts. They raise the bar in degree of difficulty and innovation each time a new Olympic Games is held. Incredible what those men can do.
But this morning, I was left slack jawed. I watched a young lady from North Korea, Pyon Kwan Sun, put on a display of artistry on the uneven bars the likes of which I have never seen. Oh yeah, full double back flip lay out dismount, nice landing.
Have been watching with interest the ladies gymnastics since Olga Korbut's day, and since my daughter indluged in that sport until she got tall and focused on tumbling. I realize that a lot of young ladies hurt themselves in their quest to perform these gravity defying feats of agility and strength.
The margins of performance difference are so small, and the performances are crowd pleasing.
Wow!
Occhi
Have seen a number of the American and Chinese male gymnasts. They raise the bar in degree of difficulty and innovation each time a new Olympic Games is held. Incredible what those men can do.
But this morning, I was left slack jawed. I watched a young lady from North Korea, Pyon Kwan Sun, put on a display of artistry on the uneven bars the likes of which I have never seen. Oh yeah, full double back flip lay out dismount, nice landing.
Have been watching with interest the ladies gymnastics since Olga Korbut's day, and since my daughter indluged in that sport until she got tall and focused on tumbling. I realize that a lot of young ladies hurt themselves in their quest to perform these gravity defying feats of agility and strength.
The margins of performance difference are so small, and the performances are crowd pleasing.
Wow!
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete