Matthew Mitcham Back In The Flesh

We just can't get enough of Mitcham. He is truly a hero in the eyes of many, gay and stright. Never have I seen a better form. The Advocate has a great articale with even better pics(grrrrr!). I can not believe he does not have a sponsor yet. What the hell is wrong with the world? Not only is he gorgeous but he has accomplished what no other human has done. Just in case you can't remember. He received the highest olympic diving score in history....thats right in history. maybe he needs to smoke on a bong for people to notice him.

Here is just a clip from the articale:

“I don’t want to be just a one-minute wonder,” he says. “I do want to continue being the best, so that when [people] think back, there will be no doubt in their minds that Matthew Mitcham was the best diver of his time. I don’t want people to think that winning the gold medal in Beijing was just me being lucky, you know?”

Matthew we know and we love you. Keep the gold alive.

Matthew Mitcham Wins 2008 Sports Performer Of The Year

Beijing Olympics diving gold medallist Matthew Mitcham has upstaged a star-studded field to win the 2008 Sports Performer of the Year award in Melbourne tonight.

Mitcham's heroics in scoring a record-breaking result on his final dive to claim individual gold in the men's 10m platform event was enough to win the award, organised by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald and announced at a gala function at Crown Casino.

Mitcham scored an incredible four perfect 10s, to steal the gold from favoured Chinese diver Luxin Zhou. It was a massive upset, snatching gold in front of a fiercely patriotic Chinese home crowd.

The young diver will snare $50,000 from the awards' sponsor, Colonial First State.

His story is a remarkable tale of overcoming difficulties. Matthew battled depression and retired in his teenage years after physical and emotional burn-out. But just nine months after resuming training he achieved the ultimate in his chosen sport.

He is also believed to be the first Australian to openly declare his homosexuality before competing at an Olympic Games.

Via theage

Openly Gay Olympic Diver, Matthew Mitcham, Gets Postage Stamp!

Australia's, Gold Medal Winner, Matthew Mitcham is now on a postage stamp! This is a new dawn for the gay community. Thank you Matthew for standing up for yourself and for us all.

NBC Apologises For Coverage Of Gay Olympic Hero

The head of Olympics at American television network NBC has apologised for the way in which they reported the story of Matthew Mitcham.

The 20-year-old Australian diver won gold at the Beijing Games last week.

However, NBC caused outrage by appearing to censor pictures of the athlete celebrating his win with his boyfriend Lachlan.

After the Australian national anthem was played Matthew went into the stands to embrace his mother and kiss Lachlan, an event missed out of the NBC coverage broadcast across the US.

After protests led by gay entertainment blog AfterElton.com, the network initially claimed they were unaware that there was an issue over their coverage.

"Anyone watching NBC’s coverage of the Beijing Olympics is aware how much time the network devoted to many athlete’s personal stories," said AfterElton.com.

"Michael Phelp’s record setting eight Olympic gold medals and his relationship with his mother, Usain Bolt’s gold medals and world records, and even Sanya Richard’s relationship with her fiancée who plays for the New York Giants.

"Was Mitcham's win simply not that noteworthy? Given that he single-handedly kept the Chinese from winning every men’s diving gold medal, that explanation is highly unlikely."

NBC responded: "It's not possible to cover the entire personal story of every athlete regarding their performance. It’s just not possible to single out coverage."

However, yesterday the network's head of Olympics conceded that NBC had been at fault.

"We regret that we missed the opportunity to tell Matthew Mitcham's story," Gary Zenkel told AfterElton.com

"We apologise for this unintentional omission."

Via PinkNews

Michael Phelps: Can He Do It?

Michael Phelps took his six gold medal August 15, 2008. Today He tied Mike Spitz for the record, 7 gold medals in a single olympic year.



There is no doubt in my mind he can do it to it!

Update soon...

USA Takes Gold And Silver..Take That Cheaters

No runner-up finish to her friend and rival this time. Nastia Liukin won the biggest prize of all. Liukin edged teammate Shawn Johnson for the all-around gold in women's gymnastics Friday in an intense matchup that lived up to its billing at the Beijing Games. Liukin finished with 63.325 points, a mere six-tenths ahead of Johnson, the reigning world champion who beat Liukin at the U.S. championships and Olympic trials only a few weeks ago.

Liukin paced back and forth while Johnson, the final competitor, completed her performance, clapping as her teammate floated high in the air. In the end, it was Liukin who soared. When Johnson's score was posted and Liukin realized she won, tears filled her eyes. Her father and coach Valeri grabbed her in a bearhug, squeezing her tight for several minutes.

Valeri Liukin was a double gold medalist for the Soviet Union 20 years ago, but came up achingly short in a rivalry with his own teammate in the all-around.

There would be no such disappointment for his only child.

"It's not possible to describe how proud I am," he said afterward.

Via Huff Post