Katie Ledecky. 15 year old. She came to swim the 800 meter freestyle in her first Olympics and walked away with gold. Never again will she feel that first ever Olympic victory. This was her moment. This was her time. When the momentum and the moment are in rhyme.This was the day when it sparkled and shined. She can truly say, "All that I've lived for has become mine!"
Andy Murray.Tennis player. His nemesis? Roger Federer. They met on the court of the All England Club for the second time in one month. The first time did not end up in his favor. This time it did. And all of Great Britain cheered for the crazy-haired hero who brought tennis gold to their country for the first time sinced 1908. This was his moment. This was his day. When he sent all the demons and doubts on their way. Every endeavor he ever made came into play here and now on that great day.
David Boudia. Platform diver. He squeaks into the finals and starts out at the bottom. Number 16. By the end of the evening, he landed on top. Number 1. Gold Medal. An unexpected win makes it all the sweeter when it's all said and done. This was his moment. For all these years he's faced the world alone. And when the time came to prove them, he made it on his own! He didn't look down. He did not fall. This was his moment. The sweetest moment of all.
To all the athletes, gold, silver, bronze, or non-medalist, remember these words:
When you look back
You should always recall
Moment for moment
This WAS the moment
The greatest moment of all!
Definitely the greatest moment of their sporting lives, that's for sure. I love underdogs and unexpected winners. That's the greatest thing about the Olympics, defying the predictions and ending up champion.
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