Blind South Korean Archer Sets World Record at London Olympics

For 26-year old Im Dong Hyun, all he sees are blurry colors. He doesn't wear prescriptive lenses, yet he is able to hit targets about 76 yards away. That's about 3/4 of the length of a football field!

He's an amazing archer for someone that can only see blurry colors. He is so amazing that he set a world record on the first day of the Olympics. Then followed up on that by helping his team win bronze at the archery finals on Saturday.

Let me just say that the South Korean's are no joke when it comes to archery. They are a formidable opponent.

And this goes to show that being blind does not in any way limit what one can accomplish. Nor should a blind person be underestimated.

Way to go, Im Dong Hyun!

For a link to the Boston Globe article, please see below:

http://www.boston.com/sports/other_sports/olympics/articles/2012/07/28/legally_blind_south_korean_sets_archery_world_record/

Nations Unite

(Olympic Fanfare blaring segueing into Call of the Champions)

For the next 17 days, the frenzy will be over the London Olympics. Did you know it is one of the highest viewed events in broadcast history? The last summer Olympics, in Beijing, was the highest viewed event, ever.

Countries from all over the globe will compete for gold. For the love, honor and respect of their country and the world. But what's most important, is that we will be putting all differences aside in the spirit of sportsmanship. Why is it that it's so easy to do that for this, but not everyday?

To all the nations- may the best man or woman win!

(Fade in Summon the Heroes with voice over) Dreams of gold. The ultimate test of courage, strength and agility. Fierce competition culminating in victory for one...

The London Olympics. The world is watching.

Cheesy, I know. Part of my line of work. Wonder how the opening ceremonies will go?