Cheering with the United States

By now, the United States has impressed in several categories at the Beijing Games.
Michael Phelps took the gold in men's 400-meter swimming. That doesn't surprise anyone, most likely.
Dara Torres pushed the women to a silver medal position in the 4X100 meter relay. That's significant for Torres, who at age 41 has had to answer more questions about taking performance-enhancing drugs because of her ability to perform at her age.
(For the record, she says she hasn't taken any drugs. She feels she has to be a role model for people her age and to be pure in her performance).
And if you aren't into watching fencing or fencing-related sports, the United States scored all three medals in women's sabre, which is a fast-paced fencing form where nothing is off guard, even the head.
Now, we're enjoying watching LeBron take on Yao Ming. This is when you appreciate the triumph of the individual spirit, especially when you watch someone like LeBron. I don't even have to write his last name. That in and of itself is powerful.