Lady Gaga is filled with emotion on history-making Olympic Day
“The Olympics are the best ever” [sic] Posted lady gaga of london 2012 Olympics, “But last night I ate all the tissues. I watched hard-working athletes achieve their dreams.”
What date did Gaga post? One of the most auspicious days in Olympic history: July 31, 2012.
On this day, her compatriots michael phelps, becoming the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, winning an incredible 19th Olympic medal. But, as always in elite sports, there was a twist to the emotions intertwined with the accomplishment.
Phelps' record-breaking medal was gold in the 4x200m relay, but it was the 200m butterfly race an hour earlier that had all the drama.
Previously thought to be indestructible in the sport, undefeated for more than a decade at that point, Phelps was slammed into a wall by the South African usurper. chad le closan amazing finish that wowed the contestants, the audience, and, obviously, the supersonic pop stars watching at home.
On the same day, U.S. female gymnasts won the gold medal, winning the Olympic team title for the first time since 1996.
One of the members of Fierce Five Gabby Douglaswon the individual all-around title at the 2012 London Games, and retired after the team defended the title. rio 2016.
Plot twist.
Douglas announced that he will return in July 2023 with the aim of competing in the 2024 Paris Games.
If that happens, the applause from Gaga will be tremendous.