The Ryan Lochte Experience

The moment we have all been waiting for the premiere of What Would Ryan Do just ended and here are a few of the finer moments of the first episode. It was exactly what I expected it to be with lots of Ryan with his shirt off, with his family and showing that he is a more than just some super swimmer. In the entire thirty minute episode apart from the interviews Ryan had his shirt on for maybe 4 minutes if not less. Now to the tweets.

hereeeeeeee we go
— Elizabeth Beisel ⚓ (@ebeisel34) April 22, 2013

Fellow Gator and Olympic Gold Medalist was watching.

#showphelpsalittlesomething #wwrld twitter.com/swimswamnews/s…
— SwimSwam (@swimswamnews) April 22, 2013

In a future episode Ryan will try golfing. On the subject of golf this show was way more entertaining than Michael learns to golf.

*dying* at Kristin Lochte. "I'm going on a date." "Well, when did you meet her?" "Last night. At a bar." "OH A BAR! That's good. :eyeroll:"
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) April 22, 2013

#manatnight #maninthemorning #wwrld twitter.com/swimswamnews/s…
— SwimSwam (@swimswamnews) April 22, 2013

#shedidnotknowhowtodance #wwrld twitter.com/swimswamnews/s…
— SwimSwam (@swimswamnews) April 22, 2013

What is that face?

I would just like to say... What Women Want is a fantastic film. #wwrld
— Ryan Lochte (@ryanlochte) April 22, 2013

Ryan defending his favorite movie.

"One of my favorite movies is 'What Women Want.' The Mel Gibson one. If I could read women's minds, I'd be king of the world."
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) April 22, 2013

HAHA I'M AN ANGEL... you hear that mom? ;) #wwrld
— Ryan Lochte (@ryanlochte) April 22, 2013

"Douchebag. Like what is douchebag? I don't even know. What is the definition of it?" - LOCHTE, Ryan (USA). #halp
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) April 22, 2013

I cannot wait till next week and actually for the entire series if this first episode was so good then I can only imagine what adventures await us.

Olympic Mugshots

So with the Olympic Opening Ceremonies 9 days away the gold mine of Olympic head shots on the London 2012 site makes you think "What are they in for?" rather than "What sport do they compete in?". Here are some of the best or the worst.

Gools

          

      Wicky looks thrilled to be rocking the side ponytail.

    Just Petra or Petrafied 

The tennis players were not alone however... 

      

Misty May-Treanor: 2 time Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist

The Gymnasts:

   

Lauren Mitchell Australia's greatest
gymnastics medal hopeful. 

Gabby Douglas. Just remember her name.

Swimmers too.... 

Looking kinda rough Michael.

Not the bubbly Missy Franklin that you will see on the decks

This just looks awkwardly not proportional Ryan. 

Passing Shots

• Jim Redmond father of 1992 Olympian Derek Redmond to carry torch. 
• Venus Williams withdraws from Australian Open. Hope to see you back on court soon! 
• Upsets aplenty for the men in Auckland. 
• The qualifying tournament is about to get underway. 
• The gymnastics test event is in full swing. Photos.
• Roger Federer and Ryan Lochte headline Gilletes Olympic marketing.
• NBC will broadcast the Olympics in 3-D.
• Granny Maria. Not really but at 24 she is one of the more experienced players on tour.   
• America kills the Petko-dance. 
• Feliciano Lopez will be head to toe in Wilson gear. 

Passing Shots: Video Edition

Happy Olympic Year Everyone!

Serena is ready to start the year in Brisbane

• Rafa and Roger play tennis on a candle lined court in Doha to launch the ATP season. No burns were reported. 
• A study shows that Olympic performance and National Pride are linked. Interesting although not surprising. 

Sam Stosur leaves Lacoste for Asics. 

• Kim Clijsters wins her first match of the year. 
• Verses becomes NBC Sports Network. Expecting lots of awesome Olympic lead up on this channel starting with the US Women's National Soccer teams attempt to qualify for London. 

• A look back at 2011 in the world of gymnastics. 
• After an amazing 2011 Ryan Lochte say 2012 is his year.