The last few days have flown by and I can’t believe that the
Olympics are finally underway! Thursday through Sunday I was working with the
USOC at the processing center. On Thursday and Friday, I helped the last of
the athletes that came in with their entire Opening Ceremony and Closing
Ceremony outfits, their Medal Stand outfits, and the bags they received from
Ralph Lauren and Nike. I was doing a variety of things everyday. I packed some
of the Nike bags and put together medal ceremony outfits, served as a runner
for the Nike fitting room to get different sizes for athletes, and help load
trucks that was going over to the Olympic Village. These last few days of
processing were very busy, and it was great being able to help in so many
different areas. After working at the processing center on Friday I went to
check out the USA House. This is where people from the USOC and their sponsors
can go to meet and enjoy themselves. It was a huge area with free food and
drinks, and televisions everywhere to watch the games. They also have a team
shop where they sell everything that I was working with at the processing
center. It was really a cool place to be able to have access to.
On Friday night after visiting the USA House, a group of us
watched the Opening Ceremony at Nido. I thought that it was a great show and
was entertained throughout the ceremony. It was interesting knowing what was
coming next having attended the last dress rehearsal for the Opening Ceremony
on Wednesday. It was awesome seeing all of the USA athletes come out in their
Opening Ceremony outfits, and know that I played a part in helping put that
together. For the end of the Opening Ceremony, I went up to my room and streamed
the Opening Ceremony on my computer. From my room on the 13th floor,
I have a great view of Olympic Stadium. I was able to see the fantastic firework
show from my room. This was an Opening Ceremony that I will never forget.
On Saturday and Sunday, the USOC processing center was in full
breakdown mode. I helped count and pack the left over inventory, breakdown
tables and boxes, and load crates to be shipped to many different places. This
experience at the USOC was one that I will never forget. I was able to make
some great friends in the short amount of time that I was there, and learn
about all the work that goes into the Olympics.
The last 2 weeks of my trip are going to be amazing! I have
extended my stay from August 8 to August 14 because of a work opportunity with
the NBA House. I will be working there everyday from August 3 till the end of
the Olympics. This is another great opportunity for me to gain more experience
in working in sports while abroad. I will also be attending many great Olympic sporting
events. I will be going
to China vs. Russia and Australia vs. Spain Men’s Basketball, to Women's
Gymnastic Team Finals, to the first round of Men’s Boxing for heavy weights and
super heavy weights, to the Women's Soccer Gold Medal match, and best of all to
the Men’s Basketball Gold Medal game. This is going to be a great way to finish
this amazing trip to Europe, and I will be sure to update you every step of the
way. Thanks again for reading!
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