The 2016 Summer Olympics are underway in Rio de Janeiro, complete with dream-dashing headlines and viral moments. I joined CBS This Morning last weekend to discuss the Russian state-sponsored doping scandal and how the International Olympic Committee handled the situation.
Men’s and Women’s Swimming dominated the first week, with the U.S. leading the way, thanks to swimmers Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Lilly King. As the swimmers swept up gold medals in both individual and relay events, fans around the world were celebrating their achievements, statements, and viral hits on social media. Check out my reactions to the top swimming moments so far and join me in the 2016 Olympics conversation on Twitter.
Lilly King Takes a Stand in 100m Breaststroke Win
That look..pic.twitter.com/F2Ke8MqxbY
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 9, 2016
And backed it up. #LillyKing #Olympics2016
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 9, 2016
Savage. https://t.co/hUmY7rO5lk
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 9, 2016
Lilly King: "It was so incredible, winning a gold medal and knowing I did it clean." #Rio2016
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) August 9, 2016
Michael Phelps and #PhelpsFace Both Claim Victory in 200m Butterfly
"Wait, she chose Aaron Rodgers' brother over the competitive swimmer?"pic.twitter.com/e9LaUPMt0X
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 9, 2016
Death, taxes and Phelps for Gold…#Phelps #RioOlympics2016
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 10, 2016
In Good Company with the Undefeated Champion Katie Ledecky
Was thinking I'm just like Katie Ledecky: from Bethesda, Md and went to Stanford. Similarities, however, so end there. #Ledecky
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) August 11, 2016
