I know it was dead silence. I love an upset!

I am so glad the Chinese men didnt win the gold in platform diving. Congrats to the Aussie diver for winning! He truly deserved to win.

Did you see how quiet it got when he got those 10's on a 3.8 difficultly dive? It was priceless!!

Oh yes it was priceless.

And he nearly made me cry as he realised that he won the gold and everyone went up to congratulate him.

Did you know that he is also openly gay. I love the fact that he hasn't hid his sexuality.

I am so proud of my Aussie team and every other athlete's that made it and did their countries proud.

Oh yes it was priceless.

And he nearly made me cry as he realised that he won the gold and everyone went up to congratulate him.

Did you know that he is also openly gay. I love the fact that he hasn't hid his sexuality.

I am so proud of my Aussie team and every other athlete's that made it and did their countries proud.

He almost had me tearing too.

I heard them mention him leaving diving for personal/family reasons. I figured it was because of him coming out. But wasnt sure. Glad he hasnt hid his sexuality.

He was one of my favorites going in with the two Americans. I was hoping he would dethrone the Chinese men from claiming all the golds in diving.

I am really happy for him.

He almost had me tearing too.

I heard them mention him leaving diving for personal/family reasons. I figured it was because of him coming out. But wasnt sure. Glad he hasnt hid his sexuality.

He was one of my favorites going in with the two Americans. I was hoping he would dethrone the Chinese men from claiming all the golds in diving.

I am really happy for him.

They just replayed the last couple of rounds here again and the host that is on at the moment mentioned that the dive had a possible top score of 114 points and Matthew got 112.10 for it.

I recorded it. He has a website on the net. I might just join. I put it in my favorites.

What a basketball gold medal game!! I'm glad Spain made it very close and that it wasn't another USA blow out.

And he nearly made me cry as he realised that he won the gold and everyone went up to congratulate him.

Made me nearly cry as well.

Can't believe today is the last day. Olympics always go by so fast

ETA: I'm really looking forward to the London presentation/introduction. The presentation/introduction, of the next Olympic host city, is my favorite part of the closing ceremony

Edited August 24, 200817 yr by Laurie

I can't believe the Olympics are over for this year, it seems like they just started yesterday.......

Damn, China went all out for this Olympics! They wanted this for so long, and mainly because of political reasons, they had to wait years to get this opportunity. You could just feel the love, care, and pride China had in hosting these games. They poured everything into both the opening and closing ceremonies. This Olympics definitely had the most elaborate and plush opening and ending I've ever seen.