olympic craze

has anyone besides me ever dreamed of going to the olympics? seems kinda far out doesnt it...
I guess there are those of us who can dream, and those who can succeed. Lets take Michael Phelps for example. started off in a swim club in Baltimore, and dreamed about going to the olypics during his childhood. he got his chance when he was fifteen. Now, he's setting world records and winning gold medals by the dozens. I think we all know that not everybody can do that.

But now, people are talking about how the olypics isnt just about sports anymore. Its about uniting the countries of the world and forgetting about conflict for once. But what happens when athletes lose to another country? dont they feel resentment to that specific country? so then technically, we arnet forgetting about conflict are we? we are actually just creating more personl problems. I think its reasonable that people say the olympics unites the world, but maybe they should say the opening ceremonies, since thats what they are actually talking about.