Comments on: Keeping up with Peru’s Olympians

By: Geri

Geri — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:15 +0000

Wow. I loved reading the Buzz link. I sure wish your Gevt and our Govt would finance these Athletes all the way to the Olympics and be so proud of them attending. We have one now is sailing (I believe) who is 41 now and he has to retire because no one will fund someone that old, he believes. Sad, very sad.
Kudos to those who do fund your and our athletes.
I am so glad Peruvian athletes tried their hardest and some did their personal best. Much like our country Canada did this time.
Go Peru.

By: Geri

Geri — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:42:04 +0000

Thanks for kind words, Barb. Good attitude you have. Now IF more countries would be a little more modest about their ‘many’ medals they might be nicer to get along with – not mentioning any names. LOL! We are very proud of our medals and as you say….they represent much blood, sweat and tears to get.
The Peru Nike race is one of the examples I mean…..good athletes, lots of hard work and results and good ATTITUDE!
Go Peru. Still proud of you all and Peru. We lived there for 5 mos last year and LOVED, LOVED Peru. Beautiful country like other. Such really, really nice dedicated sincere people. Bye for now.

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:58:34 +0000

Congatulations to Canada, Geri, for winning several medals. The athletes have trained so long and so hard; their victories much be so sweet for them.

I’ve read some snarky comments online (other sites) from American gloating that Canada hadn’t won any medals. This news will shut them up.

About results for Peru’s athletes: See today’s post, “The Buzz on Peru’s Olympians,” for results and news on upcoming competitions.

By: Geri

Geri — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:39:00 +0000

Well, finally Canada has several medals for all the many, many athletes entered. Good for them. We are proud of them.
Does any one have any results of the Peruvian athletes? I can’t find any results anywhere or any news or standing (not medals) about them.
My son is a runner in Peru and we are proud of him in his races.
Good luck to all the athletese everywhere. How did the marathon runners or judo do overall? Thanks in advance.

By: Geri

Geri — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:52:16 +0000

Sixto looked really good carrying the Flag of Peru. The other athletes looked really good also. We are Canada and still no medals either. Oh well. It’s fun watching the games. Watch Mike go after his 7th gold in swimming shortly.

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:23:53 +0000

Geri — Some of the Peruvian athletes have performed well but none has won a medal so far. Tonight look for some action in men’s judo 100+ and skeet shooting, in which two Peruvians compete.

Yes, Geri, that popular purple corn drink is called “chicha morada.” It’s too sweet for me, but many of my friends love it.

Sarg — No, don’t be fooled by Yahoo Sports charts. They list countries that have won medals, not all the competing countries. Peru did not withdraw. We still have to hear from Zegarra, Cornejo, Tristan, Matellini and Lopez.

Go Peru!

By: Yazmin

Yazmin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:38:49 +0000

Geri I think you are talking about chicha morada.

By: Sarg Gravert

Sarg Gravert — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:18:16 +0000

I am confused!! I just looked at Yahoo sports and they have a complete listing of all countries and the medals. Peru is not even on the list. Did we withdraw or is it bcause maybe we havn’t won a medal just yet?

By: Geri

Geri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:34:12 +0000

p.s. is the purple corn drink (can’t remember the name) not really popular in Peru also? Inca and that drink are really good.
Go Peru!

By: Geri

Geri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:31:50 +0000

How are the Peruvian Athletes doing so far. I can’t find anything on anyone but the top athletes. We in Canada are still medal-free too….darn it. Good luck guys anyway.
Geri