My favourite Athletes, part 2

Eversince my first part, here, I’ve been getting more hits steadily, and it accounts for over half of my views. And why not? I’m sure everyone enjoys a little Allison Stokke in their life.

I know I do.

But that’s not what we’re here for today. This time, I’ve come to honor some of my other favourite athletes, of the girl-ular variety.

Stephanie Rice

Born in June 17, 1988, she currently holds the world record for 200m and 400m individual medley, winning 3 golds at t

he Beijing Olympics. She was born in Brisbane, Australia. I don’t know about you, but I find the Aussie accent just tantalizing.

Recently, her facebook account had pictures deemed too raunchy for Swimming Australia, so she had to take them off…though not before getting over 1.7 million hits. And I wouldn’t blame all 1.7 million, as the pictures showed her in a questionable police uniform.

Of course, the pictures were taken off and replaced with more wholesome pictures of her modeling in her swimsuit.

Ellen Hoog

Ellen winning gold at the Olympics with her less attractive friend

I certainly love the foreign girls. Ellen Hoog, born March 26, 1986 in Bloemendaal (Netherlands), is a member of the Dutch field hockey team. She was part of the Dutch squad that became World Champion at the 2006 Women’s Hockey World Cup. As well she won the 2008 Olympics with the Dutch team.

Not only is she talented in field hockey, a sport that I suddenly now have interest in, she has also starred in the movie “Goud”. The movie is a documentary that will absolutely teach you nothing what-so-ever about hockey, but will entertain you nonetheless.

Lolo Jones

Lori Jones, also known as Lolo Jones, was born August 5, 1982. She went through a tough childhood. She went to eight schools in eight years while her single mother, Lori, often held down two jobs to support her family of six. In 3rd grade, her family settled in the basement of a Des Moines church. There was a camp at the church in the summer and Lolo would wake up early to avoid being teased by other kids if they found out she was living in the basement.

When her family wanted to move to Forest City, she begged her mom not to go somewhere without track and field, telling her that she wanted to pursue her dream. And pursue her dream was exactly what she did. She won three NCAA titles gaining 11 All-American honors while at LSU. She also won an indoor national titles in 2007 and 2008 in the 60m hurdles. Lolo also won her first world championship in 2008 in 60 m hurdles.

It was heartbreaking in the Beijing Olympics. She was expected to win the 100m hurdles, but clipped the 9th hurdle, losing her first place position, coming in at 7th. She fell to the floor crying, mouthing “why?why?” I felt her pain when I watched. Despite all her hard work, she ended up in a crushing defeat. Not only is she beautiful, but she is also a determined person, overcoming many obstacles.

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