Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A sad day for Scott - a great day for Benn!

We are so sorry to see Scott Parsons fail to move onto today's semifinals in the K1. He missed a gate - BARELY - late in is second run and got a 50 second penalty. Without the penalty, he would have easily made the semis.

What a class act he is. He did great interviews with NBC, Washington Post and AP in which he was calm and collected. He sets a great example and is what being an Olympian is all about. "No regrets" he said, and I believe him.

His family - who are great folks - were upset, naturally, but very proud of Scott - we all are.

Benn Fraker - he of the black painted fingernails - kept focused after a self-described dissapointing first run - and will participate in the semis today.

Wish him luck!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Go Benn... We are pulling for you!

Moira said...

Class acts, all! Thanks, Bill, for being our "window on the world". Stay safe and keep the blog coming. It's fun to read, oh tall one!

Anonymous said...

I have been reading your comments everyday and am very proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep up the good work and interesting and personal reporting.
Your loving aunt