Someone to keep an eye out for this Olympics

Dear friends,

Considering the fact that the Olympic Games, to be held in China, are only a few weeks away, perhaps, it is instructive for us to pay attention to some of our proud and distinguished athletes. Moreover, with all of the talk about "patriotism" this presidential election year, what about cheering for our fellow citizens who work so hard at revealing both their physical and intellectul powers to us through sports? At the link below, legendary LA Times columnist Sandy Banks makes us aware of an athlete, who represents our nation, to whom we should pay close attention...

Cheers!!!

G. Djata Bumpus
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-banks19-2008jul19,0,5611847.column