Jordan Schultz

The Huffington Post's sports columnist, The Schultz Report

The "program" that Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski have built -- as well as stars' ability to put away their egos -- has once again made it cool for multi-millionaires to represent the red, white and blue

Jason Tetro

Microbiology, Health & Hygiene Expert

Far away from the headlines of this headline-grabbing Olympics is an important lesson that can bring solace to almost every germaphobe. Unlike any other Olympics before, these Games have shown that preventing infection is not only possible, but also relatively easily accomplished.

Anthony Lopopolo

Sports Writer, Journalist

Christine Sinclair, the tournament-leading six-goal scorer in women's soccer at the Olympics, meets the criteria of what many Canadians consider necessary in the role of a captain. She does not seek the spotlight, but it always, invariably, finds her. Sinclair showed the way. And she should do it again on Sunday as Canada's flag-bearer in the Closing Ceremony.

Carl Sandler

CEO, MISTER app

Young gay people of all ages, especially gay men, continue to be discouraged from pursuing team sports. That's a shame. Sports need gay players, and, more importantly, gay people, both those who are athletes and those who could be encouraged to be more athletic, need sports.

Rami Hashish, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy, PhD Candidate at the University of Southern California

There is a faction of dissenters who believe that Pistorius is at an advantage over his able-bodied peers. Biomechanist Roger Kram of the University of Colorado and biophysicist Hugh Herr of MIT led a team of scientists to investigate this perceived advantage.

David Katz, M.D.

Director, Yale Prevention Research Center

When American athletes -- and if not exclusively, it does seem to be at least particularly American athletes -- are interviewed after a winning performance, they tend to accredit the victory to God first and foremost. God comes in ahead of spouses, parents, and even coaches.

N/A Inc.

Vicki Hogarth, Staff Writer

Although blaming capitalism for all the world's problems is ineffectual -- if not counterproductive -- this image highlights a certain inequity and injustice in the world, especially in the face of such lavish celebrations. And a question is elicited: Just how honest and honorable are the Olympic games?

Misty Hyman

Gold Medalist, 200-Meter Butterfly, 2000 Olympic Games

One of my biggest challenges upon hanging up my racing suit was learning how to be fit and healthy without holding myself to those Olympic standards (which are nearly impossible to sustain). I am not alone in this.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Usain Bolt goes double/double, winning the 100 and 200 meter gold for the second straight Olympics.

Lewis Krell

Staff writer, TheInclusive.net; Body double, Magic Mike

I hate how individual sports become team sports in the Olympics. So, if the IOC has made it their business to turn individual sports into team sports, then I propose they should start turning team sports into individual events.

James Andrews

Founder, Social People

As I learned more about their financial conditions I became even more proud that Olympians were protesting IOC rules that limited their ability to promote the brands who helped them pay their bills in social media.

Michael Benson

President, Southern Utah University

London is a city of monuments. This is especially evident as images of this remarkable city and its Olympic venues are beamed to billions of people around the globe during this unparalleled sporting event.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

So where do you draw the line? Cheating is bad, agreed. But how about if everyone else is doing it?

Ben Greenfield

Fitness and Triathlon expert; Get-Fit Guy podcast host

Ever wonder how Olympic gymnasts achieve that ultimate combination of lean muscle, incredible flexibility, and impressive bodyweight-to-strength ratio?

Derek Hartley

Co-host, 'Derek and Romaine' on SiriusXM OutQ 108; author, 'When Nightlife Falls'

In the run-up to the Olympics, one athlete emerged from the shadows, threatening to take prominence over all others just from the sheer force of his good looks. More importantly, he was a decathlete. There was only one problem: He wasn't competing in the games at all.

Matthew Lynch, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Education, Langston University

There's been a lot of talk about how Gabby will become a new role model for young black girls everywhere. She may even inspire many to take up gymnastics or follow other Olympic dreams. That's great, but I don't think it stops there.