This week has gone by so fast. We arrived home from vacation last Sunday and hit the road running. Work on Monday came quickly and then I was off to Omaha with the girls to watch the 2012 Olympics Swimming finals. What an incredible experience. It was a short night for racing, around 15 minutes. The 50 Meter for Women, over in 25 seconds and the Mens 1500 Meter. It was a tease, really since we are used to sitting in a pool area for 2+ hours at a time.We arrived and went straight into the Aqua Zone. A room of corporately sponsored exhibits that engaged in everything from simulators to signing posters to meeting a few athletes. This was my favorite backdrop, the American flag made out of lane ropes! The girls met up with Cullen Jones for a picture and the next photo is actually the side of a bus. It looks so real!!
It was now time to hit the pool area to watch the show. And a show it was. They had flames shoot up on the sides of the pool after every race and a huge backdrop waterfall that was like a electronic board with names dropping through the air.
The event I was so excited for was the 50 Meter with Dara Torres. She is my age, people. Incredible. Pictured here, Dara is wearing a blue cap. She gave it her all but came up a few hundredth's short, placing 4th overall. What a great journey she has had in the sport of swimming. Very inspiring.
After the 15 minutes of racing, the Beatles cover band popped up on stage and we were entertained with a concert. It really did feel like the entire event was like being at a concert. From announcing the athletes to recognizing the winners, what a great time. Michael Phelps pictured, shaking hands after earning the most points at the Trials.
The closing was dedicated to announcing the 2012 Men's and Women's Olympic Swim Team.
All the athletes appeared and we clapped and cheered like proud American's.
An experience we can cherish for years to come, or at least until 2016 when we cross our fingers that the Trials come back to Omaha.
Happy is.
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