I’m totally better than an Olympian (at the hula hoop)

Oct 16, 2009 Author: Veronica | Filed under: contest

Bet you never thought I was sports-inclined, did you? Well, here I am competing against Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis (badass snowboarder by trade) in the noble sport of… hula hooping.

I’m doing this for The Best of Us Challenge, an online competition being put on by the International Olympic Committee to get kids and teens involved and interested in sports and the Olympics. You can choose a challenge from one of your favorite athletes, like Rafael Nadal, Lolo Jones and (squee!) Michael Phelps. Then, just post your own video to the site and see how you stack up!

Best of all, you can win a trip for two to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver B.C., one of my favorite cities in the world. So check out the challenges and find one that you can totally own. They’ve got stuff like juggling and cartwheels too, so if the hula hoop isn’t your thing you’ve still got a chance to win bragging rights.

For the record, this wasn’t my first time showing off my mad hula skills. Maybe they should make it an official event for the Summer games?

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15 Responses for "I’m totally better than an Olympian (at the hula hoop)"

John F October 16th, 2009 at 10:36 am 1

Just because you are a geek does not mean your out of shape! This is proof! Very cool
Todd October 16th, 2009 at 10:44 am 2

YouTube server crash in 3…2…1…
Igor Sales October 16th, 2009 at 10:51 am 3

Veronica, that’s great! Move your hips a little more, and you’re in biz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-QOdhK-Mk
John Darc October 16th, 2009 at 10:58 am 4

@John F:
Unless she’s not a REAL GEEK!

Anyway, I was impressed with the inappropriately shot Tekzilla behind-the-scenes video and I’m impressed here.
Beejal October 16th, 2009 at 11:20 am 5

WHOA
Jason W. October 16th, 2009 at 12:00 pm 6

Hula hooping on the Wii Fit is not an acceptable substitute?
ryanknapper October 16th, 2009 at 12:56 pm 7

When you capitalize olympian, does that mean someone who lives on Mount Olympus?
iamvoodoochile October 16th, 2009 at 5:34 pm 8

i think i’m in love…
Dave Friedel October 16th, 2009 at 5:47 pm 9

Wow, somebody cleaned the apartment.
Default_UserID October 16th, 2009 at 8:45 pm 10

Ohhhh yeah! Hip thrust – smile alluringly – run fingers through hair. Repeat. Check, check, and check. I know I’m in love Voodoo Chile
Patricio Bahamondes October 17th, 2009 at 11:00 am 11

Ok… I’m in love… <3
janisa October 18th, 2009 at 3:21 am 12

Yes, Life is full of challenges. but what is a challenge for me it is not necessary for you. i believe that challenges allow me to set goal and achieve them, instead of faint. that is life.

Nobody says is easy,,, NO, Nothing is easy but perseverance is the KEY for Success
sergio October 20th, 2009 at 10:08 pm 13

the determination and focus on your face is pretty precious, lol
Asafa Powell, Lolo Jones in the Olympics’ Best Of Us Challenge | SpeedEndurance.com October 30th, 2009 at 5:04 am 14

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chris December 7th, 2009 at 3:05 pm 15

You are doing that like an expert, are you? very nice, movie ! I don’t know why, but everytime when i see your family name “belmont” i iusually think at snow.