Ok call me a sap......but when an American wins a gold...and they raise the American Flag....

[a kennedy]

I just start bawling……. Lindsey Jacobellis…….

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

1. What an inspiring story, 36 and finally got her gold! Yay Lindsey!

[GoCubsGo]

2. Yeah, when it's for someone whowent through such hardship to win,

I admit I get a bit teary, as well.

[Deuxcents]

3. I find the individual's life stories

Better than the games, most times. Their dedication. Their family’s support n sacrifice for a dream.. inspiring. They are all gold winners.. medals or not.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

4. That flourish they did with the flag was unexpected

And kinda cool looking.

[bottomofthehill]

5. Totally, a new thing for me though

I have never been emotional, but a couple things have hit me in the recent past. The end of the Army / Navy game, the medal ceremony. I am starting to think there is something wrong with me. I am not wired to be emotional.

[NoRethugFriends]

6. Happy for the athletes. Don't give a damn about the country part. (nt)

[VarryOn]

7. The same thing happened to me watching NASCAR on Sunday when they did...

The invocation and national anthem.

I've not watched any Olympics, but I'm sure it would do the same. I find the older I get, the more the national anthem affects me.