My name is Derek Flores and I am writing this blog for my Sport and Globalization class at Bowling Green State University taught by Dr. Spencer. I'm a junior from Fremont, Ohio. I enjoy Cleveland sports. The Cavs, Indians, and Browns are my favorite teams along with all of The Ohio State Buckeye programs. I'm a season ticket holder for the Browns. You can find me tailgating and in the upper Dawg Pound at the home games.
If I could attend one world event that has happened I would choose the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Germany. Although this was during the Hitler era and a lot of controversy surrounded the games, I would love to go watch Jesse Owens win four gold medals. Growing up in history classes we would always learn about how Hitler wanted his Aryan race to be supreme and a great American came and ruined the games for him. Once I found out Jesse Owens went to The Ohio State University, he became one of my favorite athletes. It would be amazing to see him shock the world the way that he did with his greatness.
I attended Fremont Ross High School where I was a four year letter winner in cross country and wrestling. I started out running distance for track in middle school with my older brother. I loved it so much I joined cross country the next year and never went back to track. Once winter came around it was wrestling season. Wrestling was my favorite sport to participate in. It got you in awesome shape and mentally prepared you for life. I became captain of both sports my senior year and loved being on a team.
Hi Derek,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this information about your sports interests. I can relate to a lot of your interests and background. My brother competed in the same sports that you did in High School (i.e., cross country and wrestling) so I followed both. And, he was able to meet Jesse Owens as a result of being on the track team in High School. I agree with you that it would have been amazing to be able to see Owens compete in the 1936 Olympics, especially since it had such symbolic meaning. I can also relate to the teams that you follow, and hope that the Browns have a promising season this year.
I look forward to reading your future entries.
Dr. Spencer