The Olympic flame was lit yesterday in Athens, and that means we are only a couple months away from the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. We here at NYU Local thought it might be a good idea to give you a quick preview of the headlining events so you can get a head start on learning about all the sports that are relevant once every four years.
Just like in 2008, all eyes will be on the pool as Michael Phelps once again returns, but after being caught taking hits from a bong and taking months off from training, most are doubtful that Phelps will come even close to repeating the successes he had in Beijing. Phelps’ main goal is to break the record for most Olympic medals ever by a single athlete, and with 16 already, he is just two behind Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina’s record of 18. Phelps shouldn’t have a problem accomplishing this, and once he’s done in London he can go retire and go back to smoking weed whenever he wants. Read more…
