Just wanted to give a shout out to my fellow divers blogging about the games. Unlike me, these people actually are in Beijing! So for a real first hand account of what's going on in China, check out...
US Diving Team 2008 Blog: This blog is on the official US Diving team website, and is updated about once every day or two by various team members and coaches.
Nancilea Foster, Women's 3m. Springboard: Nancilea was my teammate in Houston, as well as my synchronized diving partner through trials, where we were second. She finished one place ahead of me in the individual event, earning herself a place on the 2008 Olympic team. She competed prelims today (which will be televised in the US later tonight on NBC) and did great! After missing her first dive, she hit all the rest and ended up in 11th place. Her blog is here: Like me, she's also part of the Lenovo blogging program, so you'll probably also come across her posts on the main website, summergames.lenovo.com.
Mary Beth Dunnichay, Women's Platform Synchro: Mary Beth is a really talented 16 year old (maybe? She might be 15 still!) Who competed for the US in Platform Synchro on Monday. She and her Partner, Haley, finished fourth. Mary Beth is also blogging for Lenovo.
Ariel Rittenhouse, Women's 3 Meter Synchro: Ariel competed synchronized 3 meter on Tuesday with her partner, Kelci Bryant. While she's done competing for this games, she updates the blog pretty regularly, so she's a good blog if you want current information.
Laura Wilkinson, Women's 10 meter: Laura Wilkinson, in addition to being another one of my Woodlands teammates and one of my favorite people, is one of two former Olympians on the 2008 Olympic Team, and the only one on the team who has medalled before - she won a gold at the 2000 Olympics! Her blog is being hosted by a local Houston website. She'll compete on wednesday, and thursday next week, and her contests will be shown (prelims) Wednesday from 11:30am-1:30pm, (Semis) Thursday from 12:30-2:00PM, and (finals) Thursday from 8:00-12:00PM.
Anyway, if you get a chance, check out my buddies :)
To Do List: Focus on perfection, Leave all my fears behind, Own every moment, Stay sane, Keep my toes pointed.
This photo was taken by Mike Kepka, of the SF Chronical
About Me
- Cassidy Krug
- The Woodlands, Texas
- My name is Cassidy Krug, and I'm a diver in training for the 2008 Olympics. I was born in Pittsburgh, went to school at Stanford, and moved to The Woodlands, Texas last winter to train with my synchronized diving partner, Nancilea. In addition to diving, I love reading and writing - I was an English major in college. I love new experiences, new foods, and new places - after all, it's a big world out there!
Currently...
- Watching: The Dark Knight. So excited that it's finally here!
- Listening to: Our Lady Peace. I know they've been around for a while, but I'm currently re-discovering them.
- Drinking: Vanilla Iced Latte with honey and cinnamon. I've never been a coffee person, but I'm realizing that if you add in enough other stuff (usually sugar-related) it gets pretty good!
- Reading: The LAST BOOK of Stephen King's Gunslinger series! I'll be sad when it's over.
- Next in line: Snow Falling On Cedars (From Rick. Yes, my diving coach gave me a reading assignment.)
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