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Twenty-five days until the Beijing Summer Olympics. Can't honestly say I'm psyched up, but the Olympics are a unique international event. There's always a controversy or inspirational story (the 41-year-old mom competitive swimmer, for example) to talk about.
This year, the host itself seems to be the main topic of conversation. China's air and water pollution and free-speech suppression overshadow the athletic competition. But we get the impression that the Chinese want to impress the rest of the world so very, very badly. So, what the heck. Let them host this global frat party for once. We can trash their place and they'll hardly notice.
I'm sure there are other Ohioans competing in the Olympics this year, but I only know of two: gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm. These twin young men are really natives of Wisconsin, but they chose to make Columbus their training home. Both graduated from Ohio State last year.
Men's gymnastics has got to be extremely competitive on the international level. I wish the Hamm brothers best of luck. I feel a personal connection with them, however remote, having spotted them recently at Lennox Town Center. As someone who appreciates a compact athletic body (as opposed to a hulking football-player type), may I say, two is better than one!
To paraphrase Paris Hilton, these boys are hot.
