Olympians Are Role Models For The Future
Start writing a post
Sports

Olympians Are Role Models For The Future

Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Simone Manuel inspire future Olympians.

57
Olympians Are Role Models For The Future
BET.com

Living in America all my life, I have realized that there are two major occasions when US citizens stand up and show our pride. The most common occasion occurs annually, Fourth of July. The other occasion happens every four years, known as the Olympic Games. Who would not want to cheer on their country when they are competing for gold against other countries? While some people are watching Serena’s serve from half-court, others are watching from halfway across the world. Many of these viewers are children. Whether they know it or not, Olympians are role models for kids looking at them through a television screen, hoping to become the best version of themselves in the sport that they love. A few of these Olympians include Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Simone Manuel.

If you have been on any sort of social media since the Olympic Games started you know all about Simone Biles. Whether it is her in a funny meme or being praised over Twitter, there is no way that you can say that she has no talent. The great thing about this is that there are pictures on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook showing little girls saying, “I want to be the next Simone.” That is great because her achievements are helping other young gymnasts have a dream. She is a role model because she is a reason young girls want to reach for the stars, or in this case, the gold. The next Olympian that has been swimming in our hearts in Michael Phelps.

Out of all the Olympians, former and present, Michael Phelps in the most decorated with a total of 28 medals. With this amazing record, Michael Phelps has become a household name and a household goal for kids to become when they are taking their first swimming lessons. A young boy may say “I am the next Michael Phelps!” as he does a cannonball in the pool. Was his form correct? Maybe not. Although this happened, he has a goal to become all time Olympian. The next swimmer that earned her right into our hearts is Simone Manuels.

The 2016 Olympic Games is the one for the Simones! Manuel is the first African-American woman to win an individual event in Olympic swimming. That is a great record to have on her plate because there was a point in history when water had been drained from a pool because a black woman put her toe in the water. Despite her breaking boundaries, she also represents someone that up in coming athletes can look up to.

All in all, the Olympic Games are a big deal not just to America, but to the whole world. Despite complications with Olympians such as Ryan Lochte, Biles, Phelps, and Manuel are role models for children to look up to and Olympians in the making.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

46865
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

29728
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

953921
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

167196
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments