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How to go to the Olympics by Alex

"It's an once-in-a-lifetime thing, and I'm so grateful that I was able to see history in the making."

How I did it: As a swimmer, I've always looked up to Michael Phelps and, of course, wanted to see him swim live instead of on TV. My parents were willing to compromise; they wanted to go to China in 2008, during the same times as the Beijing Olympics.

We planned almost a year ahead, knowing that tickets would be difficult to purchase. China ended up holding back a lot of tickets for locals, but we managed to snag tickets for one day of swimming events via online retailer.

The problem with ordering tickets online is the risk of fraud. We ordered tickets to see some gymnastics events only to find out that we'd been part of a major internet scam. Thankfully, the credit card company refunded our entire money. In other words, don't pay with cash because there's a chance that you may not get your money back.

In the end, however, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. All of the hassles and mishaps led to one historic moment -- watching Michael Phelps win gold.

Lessons & tips: It's also easy to buy tickets from locals once you get there. A friend

of ours went to Beijing with no tickets at all but met a man selling

them in a bunch at very reasonable prices.

Even though you can always purchase tickets on the spot (someone has to have them), hotel spots don't always come as easily. We learned this the hard way and got stuck in a mediocre hotel. Lesson learned: make reservations early.


 

Jan 18, 11:06PM PST | 0 comments



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    Question to those who have completed this goal... 4 months ago

    How much is each event at the Olympics?
    I want to see as many basketball and swimming events as possible so I need to save my money.

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    I'm going 5 months ago

    to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games. My mom got tickets to the opening ceremonies. I’m so exited

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    boldsparrow

    Summer games! 5 months ago

    I am really not all that interested in most of the events that the Olympics have to offer, and especially the Winter Games. However, I would love to attend the opening ceremony of any games and see Soccer at a Summer Games. I remember 2 years ago setting a goal to try to save and get enough money to go to the London games in 2012, but between school and my determination in the last year to move to Boston this fall… Well that probably won’t happen because I am a poor student.

    Well, there is always 2016!

    Jan 17, 10:23AM PST | 0 comments


    KatyDanielle

    London 1210? 6 months ago

    Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to go see the Olympics. My parents aren’t in to going so I’ll have to go by myself. I think it would be a really fun experience.

    Jan 01, 01:56AM PST | 0 comments


    CheapTrick14

    Untitled 8 months ago

    london 2012 baby!!!

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    Eau des Merveilles

    Vancouver 10 months ago

    If anyone knows of any news agencies that need Canadian journalists (I speak foreign languages), to work for them, Please let me know!

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    Sep 07, 2008, 01:09PM PDT | 0 comments


    forrest_whit

    the olympics 10 months ago

    ive loved track and feild all my life and i have become very good at 400 meter and hope one day to go to the olympics for my country Canada.

    Sep 01, 2008, 11:52AM PDT | 0 comments


    wataroo

    Beijing was great! 10 months ago

    Just returned from Beijing. This was our very first Olympic games. We enjoyed it very much. If the 2016 Olympics comes to Tokyo, my wife and I hope to be one of the volunteers.

    Aug 21, 2008, 08:07PM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    jleary26

    Untitled 10 months ago

    Yep, must be done!!

    Aug 20, 2008, 02:36PM PDT | 0 comments


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    Badminton 10 months ago

    I am one of the best under 18’s at badminton in my region but I am nowhere near a high standard at the moment. If I was to go to the Olympics I would want to be representing my country in badminton so I guess the only thing to do is train hard and get noticed.

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