Judoka Xian Dongmei wins the fifth gold for China. It seems like Chinese athletes are not buckling under the tremendous hometown pressure. Good for them. I hope my favorite, Liu Xiang, will pass the test as well.
Meanwhile, it’s still all quiet on the western front. They have two gold medals so far after two days of Olympic competition. Should the Americans start worrying now? Well, it’s too early to tell.
Going back to Xian Dongmei, we should include her in our Dara Mama Club or the elite group of older women athletes or working moms who are participating in the Olympics. Xian is 32 years old [kind of old for sports in general] and is a proud mom to her 18 month old daughter.
A quote from Xian on being a working mom/athlete [via xinhuanet]:
“It is very common for judokas from other countries to continue their career with families, but in China I am probably the only mama judoka for the moment” Xian said.
“Although my daughter has not bothered me when I was preparing for the Games in Beijing, I owe my daughter and my husband a lot,” Xian said, hoping the second Olympic gold medal could be a present for her 18-month-old child.
Go Xian! Go Dara Mamas!
Related:
Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia Make it Four Golds for China
Olympic Results: Guo Wenjun Makes it Three Golds for China
Pang Wei Makes it Two Golds for China
Chen Xiexia Scores One Gold for China
Photo source: canadianpress/cbc
