August 13, 2008

Well another barn burner and another very close 4th place result.  You are going to want to watch this one over and over, what a battle!  Our Three Meter Mens synchro team was on fire maintaining medal position to the final dive.  We are proud of them and remain very hopeful for medals in the individual events.

Tomorrow is a day off of competition and will be dedicated to practice or rest depending on the future competiton schedule of the athlete.

After the competition and practice today, Team USA Diving was treated by one of our long time partners to a fine reception at a fancy hotel.  The food was great with some real steak, great salads and some fantastic desserts.  All the families of the athletes and coaching staff were invited and showed up for the shin dig!  I think shin dig might be a Chinese term?  At least it sound like it.  Thanks to the sponsor of this event some qulity time was able to be spent with our families who have come across the big pond to support Team USA.

A highlight of the event was the gifting of the Olympic Ring to Dave Burgering, as Dave is the first of our contingent to return home tomorrow.  It was a tearful event as Dave spoke on behalf of his family, his divers and Team USA.  A most fitting opportunity for Dave as he was a part of the ‘80 Olympic team that boycotted the games that year.  It is really neat to see his autograph as he does his name then USA and then “8008″  Pretty cool to be one of only Three USA Olympic Athletes in our sport to also be a USA Olympic coach in our sport.  Congrats Dave and thanks for serving in so many ways for USA Diving!

We remain focused on our goals!

Go Team USA

Winger