Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Felipe Kitadai, the Brazilian bronze medal winner in judo was so excited about his medal that he carried it everywhere. Unfortunately he dropped it in the shower and broke it. At least he still has what remains, and he's requested a replacement.

Toan Lam

Founder, Go Inspire Go

Welcome to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England! How appropriate that this year's Olympic theme is "Inspire a Generation" and that Go Inspire ...

Keli Goff

Author and Special Correspondent, TheRoot.com

Pint-sized gymnastics powerhouse Gabby Douglas stands out for her strength, grace and show stopping routines, particularly on the uneven bars. She also stands out because of her race.

Kolby Solinsky

WhiteCoverMag.com

NBC has continued to delay all of their Olympic coverage so far -- the opening ceremonies, Michael Phelps' race. Do they not know about the Internet? In only three days, NBC has single-handedly shown all of us why folks are turning off their TVs and turning on their computers. They wonder why their ratings are dropping and why the money is fleeing. Maybe they should watch their own shows.

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Heather Lende

Author, 'If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name' and 'Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs'

A stop cross country is 20 points and you are toast if you have one, a fall of course is an automatic elimination. It could be a very hard day tomorrow for some riders -- hope one isn't Karen.

Jordan Schultz

The Huffington Post's sports columnist, The Schultz Report

At the trials, Gay -- now a veteran at 30 years old and still without an Olympic medal -- qualified after a mere six weeks of training. Yet the harsh reality for Gay is that he must race in the fiercest era of sprinting history.

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Andy Miah

Professor, University of the West of Scotland

What should you do to make sure you don't miss out on crucial information as the Games begin? Here's a quick guide to some of the key Twitter accounts that are worth following.

Len Berman

Emmy Award winning sportscaster and New York Times Bestselling Author

Only at the Olympics. Twenty-four women will compete for the all-around gold medal in gymnastics tomorrow night. American Jordyn Wieber isn't one of them.

Jeff Jarvis

Professeur, auteur (Public Parts, La Méthode Google)

I still believe that if NBC gave the fans what they wanted rather than trying to make them do what NBC thinks it wants, NBC could win by growing audience and engagement and thus better serving sponsors. I ask you to imagine what Olympics coverage would look like if Google had acquired the rights.

Vac Verikaitis

Television Producer

When the London Olympics didn't have enough security, they brought in the army. I've covered two Olympics and four World Cups of soccer, and found that all the troops in the world aren't the key to public safety.

Amanda Furrer

Olympic Shooter, Team USA

I was nervous to be in front of so many people! I was nervous to meet all the other athletes. I was so anxious to officially become an Olympian.

Kolby Solinsky

WhiteCoverMag.com

As you undoubtedly know, the summer Olympics are gearing up in London for 2012. Surely you've seen massive amounts of coverage so far -- and the Opening Ceremonies haven't even begun! But just in case you want to slog through the rest and get to the best, here's your unofficial guide to "everything" that's "important" for the 2010 Summer Olympics in London, England.

Heather Lende

Author, 'If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name' and 'Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs'

It may take a village to rear a child, but it takes more of a kingdom to raise an Olympic event horse. Which is why if you are just part of a rider's family like I am, it is a challenge to get one of Karen's packet of complimentary Olympic tickets.

Jennifer Botterill

World Champion Hockey Player

It's always moving to see an Olympian's elation of success. I also felt some of the heartache of the athletes that fell a bit short of their dreams. Sport is always going to provide the ups and downs, the elation and the disappointment. Not everyone gets the ultimate chance, and the viewers feel their pain.