Sunday, August 11, 2024

Perspectives From Paris


Track Meat....


I have to acknowledge that I've watched very little of this year's summer Olympics.  I used to be crazy about the Olympics, both summer and winter.  I'd watch hours, and even took vacation time from work during some of the games.   This year, I just didn't get into it, at least not watching on television.


Thanks to the Internet, and especially social media, I could keep up on the games, the wins, losses and the the biggest stories from Paris.  I could also keep up on the battle of the bulges with all of the images posted by the throngs of thirsty spectators.  


I certainly consider myself among those thirsty throngs, and like everyone I have a list of favorites.  Near the top of that list is track-and-field star Leo Neugebauer.  Leo made a name for himself last week when he represented Germany winning the silver in the decathlon. One of track's most grueling events, the decathlon includes 100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400-meter, 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500-meter race.


Neugebauer is known in the US from his time studying, and competing from the University of Texas, after transferring to the US school in 2019.    The silver medalist is also known for his great face and smile, incredible butt, and of course his Olympic gold winning bulge.  As great as it looks in pictures, you really have to check out the video to watch it moving in slow motion.




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