As in offices worldwide, the Olympic Games have been the hot topic of conversation at the water cooler … and everywhere else for that matter.
Whether it’s swimming or gymnastics, volleyball or softball, the jhP office has officially been bitten by the Olympic bug. So much so, that now we’re all dreaming of the Gold. Here’s what the jhP team thinks they’d have the best shot of competing in:
If I were able to compete in an event it would most likely be wrestling or baseball but I haven’t played/trained for either of those sports since high school. I’m an excellent shot and I think could legitimately compete for some of the shooting events. However, I’d like to bring back the Tug-of-war competition. (Tug-of-war was an Olympic event in 1900, 1904, 1906 (Intercalated Games), 1908, 1912 and 1920.) – Dustin
What Olympic sport would I participate in? Do they have bowling? I can sometimes pull a good game once in a while. Possibly table tennis, I’ve played a little just for fun. (Editor’s note: She has a ring for bowling “300”!) – Linda E.
I used to think that I would love to compete in the equestrian events. I was horse-crazy growing up. Now, however, I want to play beach volleyball for two reasons: first of all I love the beach, and second of all I would love to have a body like those two American players. – Leslie
I’ve been an aggressive Olympic competitor this year. While I didn’t train, I have participated in marathon viewing. Much like the gymnasts who were showing real fatigue after a week of competition, I too am highly fatigued. I’ve found it nearly impossible to disconnect from the games, telling myself, “just one more event and I’ll go to bed.” 10:30, 11:30 even past midnight and then on to the next work day, bleary eyed and tired. Great competition, unbelievable coverage, more high definition cameras than have ever covered any event. When do I get my medal? – Jake
If there were an Olympic event that gave out medals for cleaning, I would undoubtedly be the gold medal favorite! No one trains harder than I do or has the will to succeed like me. Unfortunately for my kids and husband, it’s a team sport at our house. We run the event like a 6 person medley with me as the anchor. – Tracey
Having turned 50 this year, I plan to enter the Senior Olympics as a swimmer. That was my sport as a kid, and as an adult I sometimes compete in the Sunflower State Games and Masters swim meets. I’m nowhere near as fast as I was … but neither is the competition! – Kurt
If I were to be in the Olympics I would be a gold medalist in relays. I like the idea of a team accomplishing something … everyone having the same passion, and putting your all into it to make it happen. That inner feeling of being on a winning team, even if no one knows your name individually must be a fantastic feeling. – Denise
If I were in the Olympics I would play ping-pong. It looks pretty cool! – Dan
I’d be going for the gold in beach volleyball. Volleyball has always been a love of mine and combined with the beach, it becomes the perfect sport. There is nothing like the grit of sand in your teeth and the sun in your eyes. No, really! – Erin
As someone who has always served as a spectator rather than the athlete, I would much rather serve as the towel girl to the men’s swimming team or water girl for the men’s gymnastics team. Let’s be honest, what girl doesn’t want to hand a towel to guys as good looking as Michael Phelps or Jonathan Horton?! – Brie
If I were in the Olympic games I would be a gold medalist of rock climbing in my jeep! – Mindy
I would want to be an underwater swimmer. Like synchronized swimming, except underwater. I am not a graceful person, but to me, underwater everything looks graceful. So the fact that I am a complete klutz wouldn’t matter. I would probably need to stay away from the diving board as I tend to fall off the sides, so I definitely wouldn’t make a great diver! – Lyn
Growing up, I always had the dream to be an Olympic gymnast just like Mary Lou Retton. I took several years of gymnastics classes, trying to master my floor routine and the balance beam … but to no avail. At the ripe old of age of 11, I had already out-grown my gymnastics coach and all of my classmates by several inches. It became obvious the gymnastics gold might not be in the cards for a girl of my stature. Suddenly volleyball became my new calling. – Alissa
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