Monday, July 30, 2012
Heather Arseth is swimming for the island nation of Mauritus at the 2012 London Olympics.
Heather Arseth, a 2011 graduate of Wayzata High School and an Olympian for the nation of Mauritius, did not advance to the semifinals in the women's 200-meter freestyle Monday morning. Arseth finished fourth in her heat with a time of 2:07:81. The fastest qualifying time was 1:57:16, registered by Pellegrini Federica of Italy. The 200-meter freestyle event was the only one Arseth was competing in at the London Olympics. She is one of 11 Olympians the nation of Mauritius sent to the London Olympics. Arseth swims with the Aquajets Swim Club in Eden Prairie, the same club as USA swimmer Rachel Bootsma. Arseth is also a standout on the University of Iowa's squad. Patch hopes to speak with Arseth from London and will post updates to this story…
Friday, July 27, 2012
Refresh your memory with these highlights from past ceremonies and then share your thoughts.
The Olympics is ostensibly a sporting event, but the spectacle fully flowers at the opening ceremony. Each year viewers wait to see how the organizers will combine music, dancing and performance art into one moving whole that reflects the host country. The 2008 Beijing Olympics set the bar in terms of scale. Its ceremony reportedly cost $100 million compared to the $42 million estimated price tag of London’s ceremony. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. That’s why we want to know what ceremony you think best captured the spirit of the games—and which ones rubbed you the wrong way. Refresh your memory by watching the YouTube videos above. Then vote in the poll below for your favorite opening ceremony in recent years. Be sure to tell…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Meet the local athletes from Minnesota who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Minnesota! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians! Rachel Bootsma Sex : Female Competing in Swimming Event / position / class : 100-meter…
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