Cheering for Character

I want our guys and girls to win, I really do. Several times a day I will check my computer for the most up to date Olympic results. Aside from Michael Phelps however, more than a few American athletes seem to have performed below expectations. It has been a bit disappointing, particulary in track and field.

But at the end of the day, I have been very impressed with the grace with which most of these athletes have handled their adversity. They do not hide their disappointment. But they congratulate their opponents and make no excuses.

And that type of character seems to be more rare in sports these day than even an Olympic gold medal.