Day 5

I've found them. The athletes. I've finally found them. In the open air museum tomorrow I will seek them out and speak with them.

Norway - Day 4

4 days in and the Norwegians continue to keep tight wraps on the Olympians. Perhaps they are hiding in plain sight? There appears to be a large international contingent at my hotel. I have seen many people biking on the side roads. They must be some sort of Olympians, though they refuse to sit with me for interviews. But only a great athlete could possibly ride up and down these 60 degree hills that seem to plague the countryside here.

Tomorrow I venture to the golf course to look for athletes. If that fails, I head for the ski jump on Sunday.

Norwegian Update - Day 3

Day 3 and the coverage takes a serious note. A man was murdered a few blocks from my hotel. Apparently his girlfriend was recently released from a mental institution and stabbed him to death. There was a TV crew in the hotel today covering the story. I can only assume that it was this insane woman's presence that has caused the local security to hide away all of the Olympic athletes, who I still have not seen. I am encouraged though, as my hotel appears to be full of international travelers. I have to believe that they're here in anticipation of the great games, and that if I remain patient I will soon see the wonderous competition I've come here to observe.

I've discovered that there is a golf course within walking distance of the hotel. Tomorrow afternoon I will explore this course in my search for the Olympians. With a little luck I'll find one of these world class athletes and provide an interview for you all tomorrow.

Norwegian Update - Day 2

Good evening from lovely Lillehammer. It's 10pm here and the sun is no where near set. Security here is also very tight. I walked to the Olympic Village today and it's empty. The Olympians are nowhere to be found. Taken in with the security sweep of my hotel today I can only conclude that Norway has made the safety of the athletes its prime concern. They've been hidden away to ensure that nothing bad happens to them before the games begin. I have been told however that the luge is open to the public and that we may test it out. I plan to put this to the test on Saturday.

That's it for tonight. More from our Olympic hosts tomorrow.

The Winter Olympics

Greetings, live from Lillehammer, Norway. I've flown 5,000 miles from home to visit this beautiful town after being told that it is home to the Winter Olympics. In a first for the Original Sports Musings, I'll be bringing you live updates from the Olympic Village and throughout the town for the next 10 days or so. Let's get to it.

Today's update - I can see the Olympic Ski Jump from my hotel window. It appears to be very high. They don't seem to have any snow laid down for the ski jumpers, so I have to assume that event isn't until next week. There appears to be a quiet level of excitement in the town. Several local merchants are selling postcards that depict the Olympic Torch lighting and some other representative events. I can't see the Olympic flame from my window. Must be on the other side of the hotel. But with 18 hours of sun each day we should be in for an exciting 2 weeks of competition!