USA All The Way - Our Athens Summer Olympics Blog

Michael Phelps: Say It Ain't So!!!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday November 8, 2004

Six-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps was busted last week for drunken driving.

Ouch!!!!

Say it ain't so, Mike!!!!

On Sport And Life

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday August 30, 2004

While watching the Men’s Olympic Marathon yesterday, I couldn’t help but reflect on why it is that some people instinctually dislike athletes and the concept of sport in general. As Vanderlei de Lima, the Brazilian marathoner who was attacked during yesterday’s race, recovered from the horrific incident, you could easily tell he was on the brink of tears. Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you that he was not upset over the attack per se, but over the fact that he was abruptly brought back to the harsh reality of his pain, discomfort and fear. His fear was of the hurt that was assuredly going to overcome him in the final three miles of his marathon, and fear of the two other marathoners who were quickly closing in on his passionately aspired Gold Medal. You see, before he was ambushed, Vanderlei de Lima was in what many marathoners tritely refer to as “the zone.” To the common viewer, the question of who would have won the Gold Medal is unknowable, but I assure you that Vanderlei de Lima is certain the honor would have been his.

This brings me back to the topic at hand. Why would someone have so little regard for something that calls others to dedicate their entire lives to its cause? I personally find the actions made by this marathon protester akin to destroying a timeless work of art such as Michelangelo’s David or Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. All are definitive achievements, preceded by countless hours of toil and dedication. To see this happen is not only sickening, but offensive as well.

Since 1896, the Olympic Games have been a unification of many different cultures and beliefs in a common cause, that cause is sport. Witnessing the way many Americans rooted for this year’s Iraqi Soccer Team proves that sport can do what juggernauts of foreign policy only dream of doing, uniting countries in peace and unanimity. To dismiss sport as something futile, insignificant or wasteful is to ignore the fact that it has accomplished something that religion, democracy and government have all failed to do, develop respect and admiration among individuals with opposing views.

People need to develop more esteem for Olympic athletes. While many commercial athletes make millions of dollars, live copious lifestyles and get into trouble, Olympic athletes often work multiple jobs, use all free time for training and dedicate their entire life to their quest. This builds character, instills discipline and demands modesty from the Olympic athlete, something of which we could all use a good dose. This is why it is important to care about sport, and respect sport for what it is, a way for an individual to truly discover how strong he or she can be. You can learn a lot about yourself when you have been tackled by a protester 23 miles into a marathon. Are you the type of person that will stay down, and later complain that it was not fair? Or are you the type of person who has nerves of steel, the type of person who can get back up and finish the race to earn an Olympic Medal. Most of us will never know, but we should trust and respect the individuals who have taken the risk to find out.

USAALLTHEWAY thanks you for your interest during these last two weeks; it has been a wonderful ride. We will see you in 2008. Long live sport!

USAALLTHEWAY is in Denial about Olympic Basketball

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 27, 2004

USAALLTHEWAY is officially in denial about a lot of things, especially the basketball game between the US National Dream Team and the National Team of Argentina. I really must rush off as I just noticed that PF Doom, Johnny Legs, and Luke Smith are siddling towards the open window. And we live in a skyscraper. Would someone please call the fire department. I think we might have jumpers.

Tune In NOW! US Dream Team v. National Team of Argentina

By PF Doom
USAALLTHEWAY Guest Blogger
Friday August 27, 2004

USA Basketball just ended the first half in our semifinal match up with Argentina trailing by 5 points. We’ve dominated the boards, but have shown signs of sloppy ball handling and impatience on offense. If we settle down and play team ball, we should be able to handle Ginobili and this talented Argentine Team. Show some support for our boys – let’s cheer them on to victory in the second half. USA All The Way!

Shawn Crawford: Simply The Best

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 27, 2004

If you are going to mess with someone, it better not be Shawn Crawford.

Crawford, Justin Gatlin and Bernard Williams were booed incessantly on the starting line of the Men's 200-meter Final; during all of this, the men kept their cool and swept the field winning Gold, Bronze and Silver, respectively.

In other Track and Field news:

Americans Dwight Phillips and John Moffitt earned Gold and Silver in the Long Jump, another impressive 1-2 punch.

Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic took home the Gold in the Men's 400-meter Hurdles to win the first-ever Gold Medal in Olympic history for the beautifulisland nation.

Women's 400-Meter Relay Team On Track For New World Record... Pun Intended

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 27, 2004

All I have to say about the Women's 400-meter Relay Qualifier is "Damn!"

First of all, the USA not only has the best looking team on the track, but with speedsters Angela Williams, Marion Jones, Lauryn Williams and LaTasha Colander they are also the fastest. After running the fastest time in the world this year in a semi-final, Team USA will be attempting a new World Record tonight in the final. USAALLTHEWAY thinks they can do it.

Be on the lookout for our favorite athlete of all, Team USA's anchor leg LaTasha Colander.

The Star Spangled Banner: The USA National Anthem

By Jimmy Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 27, 2004

There have been many opportunities to listen to the United States national anthem, entitled The Star Spangled Banner. But, like most Americans, I am not only ignorant of the histories of other nations and cultures, but also that of my own Nation. As a direct result, I did a little bit of research, and we here at USAALLTHEWAY would like to tell you a little bit more about that little ditty that has been played at least twenty-eight times as of today. In short, "The Star Spangled Banner was flown as the garrison flag of Fort McHenry during the British siege of the fort during the War of 1812. When Francis Scott Key saw the flag from a ship eight miles down the Patapsco River on September 14, 1814, the flag was still waving in the breeze after twenty-five hours of heavy bombardment by the British. The British were very discouraged to see it still there, but Key was inspired to write the poem that became the National Anthem." Wow, I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

Mia Hamm And Friends Take The Gold

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

In what proved to be a nail biter, the United States Women's Soccer Team won the Olympic Gold this evening with a score of 2 to 1 over Brazil. USAALLTHEWAY thinks the much-loved Brazil Fan ought to think about changing his citizenship...

The Cameras Behind The Olympics

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

Don't miss out on seeing some pictures of the faces behind the photos here at USAALLTHEWAY. What an amazing array of cameras! And these are just the still photographers. We must tip our hats to all the photojournalists, sports photographers, and cameramen who bring the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games to us here as we sit on our duffs in the good olf US of A. Thanks to you, most of us will never posses a passport. Thanks to Rob Galbraith by way of Boing Boing.

Team USA Advances: But Takes Some Heat From Spanish Coach

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

Someone give Spanish Basketball Coach Mario Pesquera a stiff drink, he needs it. After the US Basketball Team beat his previously undefeated Spainish Team to move one step closer to gold, Pesquera got this shot off at Coach Larry Brown, "I had -- and I stress the word 'had' -- a lot of respect for Larry Brown,'' said Pesquera, who smirked and shook his head when he heard Brown explain that he tried to rescind the timeout. ”Dean Smith would have never done anything like that.''

USAALLTHEWAY would like to remind their readers that Dean Smith was the closest thing to a god that we have seen on this earth.

Can Justin Gatlin Do It?

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

Contrary to popular belief, I am NOT headed across the pond to find true love. Instead, I'm anxiously awaiting tonight's 200M final with Justin Gatlin and Co. Talk about a lot of young talent, the US Team is stacked. Good luck boys, USAALLTHEWAY is hoping for a 1-2-3 finish.

Loretta Harrop: A Dream Deferred

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

Austrian Kate Allen overtook Aussie Loretta Harrop in the final 200 meters of the Women's Olympic Triathlon Championship last night, after Harrop had maintained the lead by a significant amount the entire race.

USAALLTHEWAY would like to note that Susan Williams of the good ol' USA took the Bronze Medal, earning the United State's first ever Olympic Medal in the event!!!

Fani Halkia: USAALLTHEWAY Contributor Luke Smith's New Love

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

In a whirlwind of sweat and tears, Luke Smith is currently trying to get his visa in order to hop the pond to Athens with the intention of marrying Fani Halkia, the Women's Olympic 400-meter Hurdles Gold Medalist. While the rest of the USAALLTHEWAY staff thinks this is a bad idea, Smith was simply overcome with emotion during last night's race, and has decided to leave everything in his quest for love. USAALLTHEWAY wishes Luke the best of luck...

Rest assured that Luke will continue contributing to USAALLTHEWAY amid his crazed pursuit.

Lola, This One's For You...

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

The Russian Synchronized Swimming Team has taken Gold in this year’s Olympic competition, and USAALLTHEWAY would like to note that we will all have nightmares for years to come after watching this event.

Does anyone else find this competition rather frightening?

Allen Johnson: Repeat Denied

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 26, 2004

USAALLTHEWAY wants to know who was in charge of setting up Allen Johnson's hurdles... This kind of thing simply doesn't happen to a Tarheel. USAALLTHEWAY smells a setup, and we will get to the bottom of this situation as soon as possible!!!

USAALLTHEWAY would also like to let Allen Johnson know that we feel for him, and that we haven't forgotten his Gold Medal performance in Sydney.

Jeff Jarvis Has Four Olympic Questions

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 25, 2004

Jeff Jarvis, a fellow blogger and distinuished gentleman, has four burning olympic questions: Since when did men's swimming become the plumbing of sports: all butt cracks, why is the BBC worried about nipples, where has women's beach volleyball been my whole (adult) life, and did I really have to know that Misty May carries the ashes of her dear dead mother in a medicine bottle in her backpack and sprinkles them on the ashes of the volleyball sand? We here at USAALLTHEWAY have very similar questions floating around in our minds every day. Thanks, Jeff!

Brazil Fan: What A Guy!!!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 25, 2004

USAALLTHEWAY would like to congratulate Brazil Fan for being the coolest guy in Athens. Thank you Brazil Fan!

I wish he would cheer for the USA too...

Okay, Okay, Okay... One More Picture Of Misty May

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 25, 2004

What? Were you expecting something else?

Congratulations to our Gold Medal Volleyball girls Misty May and Kerri Walsh!

Maybe they will give us a Women's Beach Volleyball Exhibition Gala like they did with Gymnastics...

Gold Medal Gal: Gal Fridman Wins Israel's First Gold Medal

By Steve King
USAALLTHEWAY's Link To The Goings On In Athens
Wednesday August 25, 2004

Okay first of all congrats to Gal Fridman of Israel for taking Gold in Men's Mistral. Mistral is what the Olympic committee calls the windsurfing class of the Sailing competition. I was surprised to learn that this is the first Gold Medal for the Israelis in any Olympic sport... ever! In 12 previous Olympics dating to 1952, Israel had won only one Silver and three Bronze Medals. I just saw the party going on at the awards platform and the place is jumping. Mazel Tov! "Boo" for me for not muscling in on the conversation when Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs were talking to some people while taking a tour of the NBC studios here at the International Broadcast Center. Not only would it have been great to talk to them and try to get an invite to THEIR medal celebration party, but apparently they were handing out women's beach volleyball pins. For anybody who doesn't know, the souvenir pins that get passed around at the Olympics act as currency in some circles. To score some pins from the girls personally would have been a coup. I could have traded those pins for just about anything... And I mean anything.

Amy Acuff: Playboy Bunny With Hops...

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 25, 2004

Well, now that Jennie Finch and the beautiful Volleyball girls are no longer on TV, some of you chauvinist types might think the fun is over... Well, YOU ARE WRONG!!!!

Playboy Cover Girl Amy Acuff still has a score to settle in the Women's High Jump Final on Saturday!!! Be looking for her to do something outlandish... She really appears to enjoy being the center of attention...

Hicham El Guerrouj: Gold At Last!!!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 25, 2004

USAALLTHEWAY would like to congratulate Hicham El Guerrouj on a job well done. That might have been the toughest race anyone has ever won. Maybe it was a blessing that Alan Webb didn't qualify for the final... That race might have murdered him. That said, USAALLTHEWAY knows that Webb will be ready for you in 2008!

USAALLTHEWAY: All The Way on Google

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Tuesday August 24, 2004

We don't like to brag too much but we are excited to be the first listing when you search Google for Summer Olympics Blog! Since this has very little to do with our blog and more to do with our readers and the fine sites that have linked to us or mentioned us, we really appreciate all of your help. The closing ceremonies are coming up so keep glued to our coverage. We have noticed that there are loads of folks visiting from around the world, so welcome to everyone.

Jeremy Wariner And The Baylor Connection

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Tuesday August 24, 2004

What are they feeding those boys at Baylor University???!!! They are faster than the dickens!!! First they send us Michael Johnson, and now Jeremy Wariner. Someone give that coach a raise!

USAALLTHEWAY would like to salute the US Men's 400-meter Track and Field Team, who placed First, Second and Third in the Olympic 400-meter Track and Field Championship.

Tom Pappas Out - But America Still Has A Chance

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Tuesday August 24, 2004

First that one guy from the Reebok commercials doesn't qualify for the Barcelona Summer Games (you remember Dan and Dave...?) Now this year Tom Pappas makes an early exit due to a foot injury.

But this gives Paul Terek and Bryan Clay a chance to pull the USA to the highest possible spot on the podium.

We at USAALLTHEWAY are behind you 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!

Misty May And Kerri Walsh Finally Get Their Chance At Gold

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Tuesday August 24, 2004

I have a feeling we weren't the only guys glued to the tube last night watching Misty May and Co. play in the sand. It was a very entertaining match to watch, and it looked like the fans in the stands were getting into it as well. With the victory, May/Walsh advanced to Tuesday's gold-medal match against No. 2 Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede of Brazil, a rematch of the 2003 World Championship final won by May and Walsh.

Okay, Okay, Okay... One More Picture Of Jennie Finch

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday August 23, 2004

Ahhh! What a beauty...

She may be off the field, but she is still on at USAALLTHEWAY!!!!!

Lisa Fernandez And Company Take Gold... Again!

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday August 23, 2004

No, that picture isn't of Lisa (it's Crystl Bustos -- who hit two home runs on Monday), but Lisa did pitch a four-hitter against Australia to win the Gold. USAALLTHEWAY is pumped for the girls, but disappointed about no more Jenne Finch.

Paula Radcliffe: Rigor Mortis

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday August 23, 2004

Paula Radcliffe, clearly the world's fastest and toughest female distance runner, failed to finish the Women's Olympic Marathon this weekend. Holding the current World Record, Radcliffe simply couldn't pull it together during the race, opening the door for USA Marathoner Deena Kastor to earn the Bronze Medal!!!

USAALLTHEWAY would like to let Paula know that she still rocks the house.

Justin Gatlin: 100-Meter Champion

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Monday August 23, 2004

Proving himself the current World's Fastest Man, Justin Gatlin ran one hell of a race last night to take the Gold in the Track and Field 100-meter Olympic Final. The fastest overall race in Olympic history (five runners under 10 seconds) made for unbelievable entertainment Sunday night, as the United States took spots 1,3 and 4.
Furthermore, Maurice Greene, who is the former Olympic Champion in the 100-meters, demonstrated superb sportsmanship after placing third behind fellow countryman Justin Gatlin.

Gymnastics Update: Hamm Keeps The Gold Despite Judging Error -- Khorkina Makes Troubling Statement

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Saturday August 21, 2004

Well, it appears South Korea's Yang Tae-young was the proper Gold Medal winner, but the International Gymnastics Federation has decided to allow Paul Hamm to keep his Gold. They are currently decided whether they should award Yang Tae-young with a Gold of his own. This debacle has many of South Korea's Olympic officials extremely upset.

In other news... Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina was caught on record saying, "If the judges were Greek, I would have had no difficulty winning the Gold Medal. They are the ones who are going to have to live with their conscience."

Put that in you pipe and smoke it!!!!!

Kenenisa Bekele and Shawn Crawford: No Sweat!

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Saturday August 21, 2004

In a very emotional passing of the proverbial torch, Kenenisa Bekele sprinted to victory in the Men's 10,000-meter Track and Field Final on Friday evening. Bekele claimed victory over defending Gold Medalist and fellow Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie. After crossing the finish line, Bekele turned and waited for his countryman and mentor, and the two commenced in a mutual victory lap. This was most likely Haile Gebrselassie's last race on the track, as he plans on moving up to the marathon distance.

Former Clemson Tiger Shawn Crawford won his heat of an unusually quick first round of the Men's 100-meter Track and Field prelims, and he didn't even remove his hat. "I just went there to execute my race and stay cool," Crawford said.

Alan Webb: Fails To Advance

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Saturday August 21, 2004

In a heartbreaking, failed attempt to advance to the Track and Field 1500-meter Final, Alan Webb was pushed and kicked further and further away from his dreams of earning an Olympic Medal. With blood trickling down his leg, Webb stated, "It was like a football game out there," referring to the brute physical contact covertly taking place within the pack of runners making up the field of Friday's prelim.

USAALLTHEWAY would like to congratulate Webb on a great year, and would like to remind him that he has numerous Olympic Championships to look forward to. We have no doubt that Webb will be in the mix in 2008.

As Bernard Lagat said after the race, “You know you have to be strong to do all that. Of course, experience matters when it comes to something like that.”

Paul Hamm: Can He Be Stripped Of His Gold Medal?

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 20, 2004

It appears that there is an investigation currently underway in Athens to decide if the judging during Paul Hamm's All-Around Gymnastics Championship was legit. USAALLTHEWAY does not think Hamm's Gold was won unjustly... We, the staff of USAALLTHEWAY, all gathered around the TV late Wednesday night to witness the perfection displayed by Hamm during his High-Bar rotation. Please, keep the controversy out of the Games, we are sick of it!

HEY Khorkina! Quit Hogging The Spotlight!!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 20, 2004

USAALLTHEWAY does not want to sound boorish, but what the hell was with Khorkina waving her flag all over the gymnasium after our beloved Carly Patterson had just won the Gold? Of course, winning the Silver is a wonderful accomplishment, worthy of a great deal of respect. But for God’s sake girl, have some bloody decency!

USAALLTHEWAY: Feed Of The Day On Feedster!!

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Friday August 20, 2004

Thanks to the gang at Feedster for making USAALLTHEWAY the Feed of the Day on Feedster for August 19th! That's pretty exciting stuff for us here at USAALLTHEWAY. Also, we are in the YENRA Olympics RSS News Feed Headlines as well. We really appreciate all the support that has been given to us, the little guy.

Carly Patterson Follows Paul Hamm With A Gold Of Her Own

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 19, 2004

The new "Mary Lou" won the All-Around Women's Gold in addition to the hearts of all Americans. Patterson scored a 9.712 on floor to finish with 38.387 points and defeat Khorkina by .176. Nan Zhang of China took home the Bronze.

Aaron Peirsol Gets The Gold After All

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 19, 2004

What are those judges smoking over there? First they DQ Perisol and then give the Gold back to him?!?!?!?! Don't get me wrong, I'm pumped that he won, but you know there will be those people who want to put an asterisks by his win.

LeBron James Carries US Hoops To Victory

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 19, 2004

Finally Team USA is showing a little life, thanks in large part to LeBron James. "That's all our team is about,'' James said. "If we stop people, we're the most athletic team in this whole tournament and we can get out and get easy buckets.'' USAALLTHEWAY is predicting that not only will LeBron and Co. win the Gold, but James will take the Cavs to the playoffs in the upcoming NBA season. You heard it here first.

Ilias Iliadis: What It's All About For Me

By Steve King
USAALLTHEWAY's Link To The Goings On In Athens
Thursday August 19, 2004

There are big stages and there are small. I imagine nothing can compare to standing on that center podium, hearing your nation's anthem while wearing a small headpiece made of a few strands of olive branch. Add to that, the fact that you're participating in a worldwide competition being hosted by your home country; the place where the concept of pitting yourself against your fellow man in the name of fraternal brotherhood began. Okay, there's that -- and before everybody thinks I've gone completely weepy, keep in mind, MY proudest moment was a few moments ago when I correctly used a semicolon in the last paragraph. But, what I want to talk about is the fact that Ilias Iliadis of Greece thrilled the home crowd Tuesday, beating Roman Gontyuk of Ukraine to win the gold medal in the 81-kilogram class. Now, not only is this the first gold medal of these games for Greece, it's also the first time a Greek has won gold in Judo since it became an Olympic sport. When he took the podium, the scene I described above became a reality for Ilias. But what brings a lump to my throat is a story like the one I heard yesterday. Here it is:

In the interest of safety and efficiency, the IOC (International Olympic
Committee) provides shuttle buses for all of us to travel between the venues and our housing. Well, apparently, when Iliadis was leaving Liossia Olympic stadium to return to his room he was one of the last people to get on the bus crowded with Olympic employees and fellow athletes. Without a word, the entire bus broke out in enthusiastic applause. A spontaneous recognition of great individual achievement from his peers and fans. Ilias smiled, sat down and nothing else was said. Pure, sincere, humble, and proud -- for me, what the games are all about.

Kaitlin Sandeno: "Yeah, We're Pretty Bad, We're Some Tough Chicks"

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 19, 2004

The USA Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team took home the Gold last night, and managed to break a 17-year old World Record while they were at it. Natalie Coughlin, Carly Piper, Dana Vollmer, and Kaitlin Sandeno toyed with the field on their way to victory, and smiled the whole way home... Think about the partying that will take place among these swimmers once their Olympic duties are complete. I am thinking the month of September is going to be one long hangover...

Paul Hamm: USA's "Clutch Cargo"

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Thursday August 19, 2004

Did you ever think you would meet a male gymnast that could kick your ass? Well, here is one for you... tough guy.

Paul Hamm was beyond perfect in his last two events last night, coming back from a distant twelfth place to claim the gold medal for the United States in the Men's Olympic All-Around Gymnastics Championship.

Is Kaori Icho Really One Of The 12 Sexiest Olympians???

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

You be the judge, take a look at this list

Shalane Flanagan And Friends: Gearing Up To Feel The Burn

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

This Friday marks the commencement of the distance running events in Athens!!! While Dan Browne, Abdi Abdirahman and Dathan Ritzenhein tackle the 10,000-meter Final, Tarheel Alumnus Shalane Flanagan, teamed with Shayne Culpepper and Marla Runyan, will be attempting to qualify for the 5,000-meter final. Alan Webb will also be attempting to advance in the 1,500-meter prelims. This is a strong year for the United States distance runners, and these stallions need as much support as we can give.

Our runners will be battling through some unfathomable pain on Friday, so tune in and watch them suffer!

It's fun for the whole family!

Tyler Hamilton: Gold Medal Winner!!!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

Chalk another one up for the USA!!! Tyler Hamilton won the Gold in the Men's 48-km Olympic Cycling Individual Time Trial.

Take that Lance, betcha wish ya would have come now, huh?

Our "2004 Athens Olympics Blog" Friends

By Jimmie Dunn
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

We here at USAALLTHEWAY would like to thank all the blogs, bloggers, and aggregators who have been linking to us and allowing us to really reach all of you: Miss-Information, Tabulas, The Athens Olympic Games Blog, Olympic Bloggers, and the awesome aggregators over at Feedster who have created a 2004 Olympics feed that you can add to your RSS feeds. If you have linked to us and are not mentioned here, please pop us an email and we will add you. We are putting together a link list ASAP. Don't forget that you can add USAALLTHEWAY to your RSS/RDF Feed…

Michael Phelps: This Kid Is A God!

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

This guy is amazing, America should be proud! Two more gold medals last night! On his way to another today.

USAALLTHEWAY predicts that Phelps will bring tight Lycra pants back in style. Just make sure you sag them to the point of near-obscenity.

Misty May: Naughty Girl

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

Ever wonder what Misty May likes to listen to before heading out to play in the sand? You might be surprised what this "Naughty Girl" likes to "get it started" with.

It's Anyone's Race

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

With no clear favorite in sight, anyone could win this year's Olympic Gold in the Women's 100-meter Track and Field Final. This should be one of the best races in history!

Close, But No Cigar

By Luke Smith
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Wednesday August 18, 2004

Not even Pamela Anderson's sponsorships could propel the US Women's Gymnastics team to a gold medal on Tuesday night. The ladies turned in some solid performances but were still disappointed with Silver. "I think we all have had better days in competition," Carly Patterson said. "We all had our little mistakes. It happens. It's already done and we can't change it."

Rythmic Gymnastics

By Johnny Legs
USAALLTHEWAY Staff Writer
Tuesday August 17, 2004

Only two more days until the Qualifying Rounds of Rhythmic Gymnastics... Get Ready!