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Ok, how many of you are as sad as me to see the 2012 London Olympic Games come to an end? It is so inspiring to see people achieve and reach their goals and dreams.

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Our Team Visa Olympians did just that!

The total Medal Count: 35
Gold: 16
Silver: 9
Bronze: 10

Did You Know?…

·  If Team Visa were a country, it would be tied for 7th in the number of overall medals
·  Team Visa won 11.6% of the medals awarded at the London 2012 Olympic Games

 

 

But our athletes are still looking for our support! Don’t Stop CHEERING! Many of them have plans to continue training and hopefully make it to Rio in 2016! I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again… the athletes are listening!

The online support has made a huge difference for Kerri and Misty! They have felt like they have an army of people behind them. Listen to what they have to say about your CHEERS!

David Boudia compares his London 2012 journey to that of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and how different the fan support has been.

Allyson Felix’s talks about her plans now that the London 2012 Olympic Games have drawn to a close. Watch this video and find out.

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Comments

  1. VJ M. says

    I glad to know that the athletes are paying attention to our cheers!

  2. suburban prep says

    Despite being in a different country they felt they had many people (an army) watching and cheering them on.

  3. Jennifer Reda says

    i find it touching that the athletes are really affected by everybody supporting them!

  4. Claire says

    They are very affected by their supporters. it is endearing

  5. Melissa Hartley says

    Fan support is so important to them in their competitions & they are
    honored & grateful for the “Team Cheers.”

  6. that fan support is important to them 🙂

  7. Lisa Brown says

    The support of the fans and the cheers by them.

  8. Lisa Brown says

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  9. Jessie C. says

    They know people around the world are cheer for them.

  10. Eileen says

    I thought maybe after having lots of kids in sports that cheers can actually take away the focus from a person. but this year in baseball I found that the kids were asking for that “chatter”. I still was a little surprised how much it really meant to all of them!

  11. Alan Tong says

    I’m touched that these athletes feel so happy about all the fan support. Thanks Heather!

  12. Lorna England says

    I think it’s awesome that every cheer was heard by Kerri and Misty and helped them push on when doubt crept in! Yay, USA!

  13. Theresa says

    They feel that their fans support is very important!

  14. susan wiener says

    Loved the sincerity in his voice.

  15. Becky M says

    Love how they are affected by the fan support.

  16. Jennifer says

    I had no idea that the athletes cared about what we were cheering about! I will continue to do so!

  17. Andrea Hewitt says

    I’m glad that they are thankful for us supporters!

  18. TANESHA says

    THE YOUNG GENTLE MAN IN THE MIDDLE.

  19. shannon oelrich says

    that fans cheering helps them.

  20. Fawn H says

    I was touched by how appreciative and humble they all are. Very refreshing to see that.

  21. I just loved the video about David Boudia! After the pre-trials it did not look like he was going to get a gold medal, but he did! I just think that he is a great American diver!

  22. Laura Royal says

    the part about fan support was touching

  23. Wendy Kroy says

    In addition to their talent and hard work, support of the fans helps them immensely.

  24. D Schmidt says

    I am touched by how much they all really appreciate their supporters

  25. Cynthia R says

    i loved how they thanked us, its us that should thank them, they have made the entire country so proud

  26. The glow on Allyson’s face!

  27. joanne major says

    i was glad to see they are affected by all of our support.

  28. Missy says

    All of the videos inspire me!

  29. Linda says

    I like it that they appreciate support of the fans

  30. Crystal Warren says

    I loved that they care so so much for their fans and I wish there were more opportunities for us to cheer them on except for one every four years! (it seems that’s the case for most women’s sports)

  31. Connie says

    Support from the fans

  32. Victoria R. says

    I love the Olympics and I loved the indepth look at the athletes – often the coverage doesn’t show that – but I loved these videos – what great representations of America!

  33. kristin sawatzke says

    I am touched by how much their supporters mean to them!

  34. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    think I never realized how much the fans matter to them
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  35. Carrie says

    Kerri and Misty said every cheer counts and helped wash away doubt!

  36. Kendal Barriere says

    “Every cheer counts”

  37. Heather Augenstein says

    I was shocked how much the athletes appreciated their supporters! Sometimes it feels like smiles & cheers fall upon def ears. Guess I was wrong!

  38. Brynn Dexter says

    That they appreciate the love and admiration of each and every cheering fan

  39. Kathy Rambousek says

    It’s cool the athletes see all our cheers and know that they’re not alone. they have the support of not only their family/friends, but countless others

  40. Jessica P. says

    That they’re so touched by their fans support.

  41. Ellen Levickis says

    fan support is important to them

  42. Stephanie Hungerford says

    I loved how Misty and her partner reminded us to keep cheering for the Olympic athletes that are still competing which would mean they want us to remember the para Olympians

  43. Michele Behlen says

    The cheers ofthe fans helped Misty and Kerri through some of the tough times of their matches.

  44. Andrea Williams says

    Love how touched that they were and so neat that VISA gave people another way to show their support.

  45. Christy says

    The athletes are so appreciative of their fans.

  46. I’m surprised that the athletes care so much about their fan base. That’s pretty cool 🙂

  47. That the fans support means so much to them 🙂

  48. amy marantino says

    i thought it was neat how much the athletes were affected by the cheers

  49. Elis B. says

    Every Cheer makes a differences.

  50. Jill H says

    Love that they appreciate the fan support.

  51. Kiara says

    They feel that their fans support is important.
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  52. cacie says

    I am surprised that this is Allyson’s first gold medal.

  53. Caitlin McClure says

    they appreciate the support

  54. Dorothy Doll says

    I like how appreciative they are.

  55. Carly says

    I’m glad that the athletes appreciated the support.

  56. Lisa F. says

    It’s inspiring when Allyson Felix says there’s more to accomplish. That is some great drive!

  57. Adrienne gordon says

    Kerri and misty are so genuine in the video

  58. Chrystal D says

    I like seeing how proud and happy they are!

  59. Amber says

    I’m most touched by how grateful they are for our support back home!

  60. Margaret Smith says

    It’s nice knowing how much they appreciated fans cheering them on and encouraging them.

  61. I am glad that the cheers from the fans really do mean so much

  62. terry maigi says

    i love that the fan support is so important to them!

  63. Jennifer says

    Allyson still thinks there is more to accomplish. She has already accomplished so much!

  64. debbie says

    I am so glad that they felt supported by everyone.

  65. DeeAnn S says

    Kerri and Misty – Every Cheer Counts! Love it! Thanks.

  66. Sarah S says

    I liked the warmth and humility they showed when talking about their feelings.

  67. Seyma Shabbir says

    Fan support and cheering, they hear it and are affected by it!

  68. Linda G. says

    I like how Allyson is so compassionate for the sport and plans to continue

  69. Amanda Alvarado says

    I find it touching that us fans have such a huge impact on the athletes.

  70. Cynthia C says

    I was surprised at how much the support meant to all the athletes.

  71. kelly nicholson says

    Tell me what part of the videos above touched your or surprised you the most in the comments section (below) on the blog.

    just like seeing the gold medal on Americans instead of china and rooskies

  72. LOIS PAYTON says

    I’m glad they the fans mean so much to them. DO BLESS AND KEEP YA’LL IN HIS LOVING ARMS.

  73. paige chandler says

    I was surprised at how much athletes appreciate their fans.

  74. Linda Lansford says

    touched how grateful they are

  75. Shannon Morris says

    Lochte and his dog

  76. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    Fan Support is Very Important !:)

  77. kelly g says

    They actually care about the cheers around them

  78. Barbara Montag says

    I loved how down to earth they all were – thank you.

  79. Carrie Baka says

    How they love that fan support. In competion it is important to support our athletes and it is nice to know that they are touched by it.

  80. Erin Collins says

    I love how humble Misty and Kerri are. They make it so easy for us to root for them.

  81. I love that Kerri and Misty feel supported from all the cheers! Thanks for the giveaway!

  82. judy gardner says

    i think it is touching that our support means so much to them

  83. Margie M. says

    I love how Kerry and Misty are such great friends! They have such a strong bond.

  84. debbie jackson says

    how important fan support is debbie jackson,
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

  85. Ms. T says

    I could use both of these visa gift cards the holidays will here not much longer..

  86. Julie says

    How young they seem yet so mature!

  87. amy v says

    i like how much they appreciate our support

  88. Theresa Jenkins says

    I like that they actually read our cheers!!!!!

  89. Debra F says

    I’m touched by how much the fan support means to them.

  90. Kristy Thiel says

    I love that you really get to know the athletes and how they feel about the support!

  91. Bonnie Cantrell says

    Its great to see how important fan support is and how appreciated!

  92. Carrie says

    I love how truly sincere these athletes are

  93. Kerry G. says

    I like that David Boudia feels honored to have us cheering him on.

  94. lisa lo says

    Real “kids” excited and appreciative of fans.

  95. Cindy Merrill says

    I liked david Bechhams surprise visit to Team Great Britain fans.

  96. Carla Garcia says

    it’s great to hear athletes talk about knowing that we were cheerign them on

  97. Elizabeth says

    I like how Allyson, even though she won a gold, isn’t done working hard!

  98. brooke says

    It’s touching that they care so much about all of their fans. We’re people they’ve never met and we still matter. 🙂

  99. Karen says

    I am surprised at how much they care about fans cheering for them. I knew they enjoyed it, but it’s touching how much!

  100. Love that we have the power to affect them!

  101. Tia says

    I’m glad they knew everyone was cheering them on.

  102. Kate F. says

    It’s cool to see how affected the athletes are by their supporters.

  103. clenna says

    I was touched by Kerri and Misty when they said they felt like an army of people were behind them.

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  104. love the genuinness
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  105. K.Pugh says

    I love how thankful and humble David Boudia is for all the support he received.
    Thanks for the chance.

  106. cw says

    I like hearing how much the cheers helped kerry and misty

  107. Audra Weathers says

    I thought it was nice that David Boudia said it was an extreme honor to have so many people cheering for him.

  108. Kerri and Misty’s video let us know how much they appreciated Cheers. I liked that. I liked all 3 of them though. Love seeing that passion in their voices and eyes!

  109. Kathy S says

    Allyson Felix has been to the Olympics 3 times and still wants to accomplish more.

  110. Jayne G says

    I was surprised when Kerri and Misty suggested we keep cheering even though the Olympic are over.

  111. Alicia Ponce says

    They are very affected by their supporters and it touching

  112. Tracy Robertson says

    I am touched that they really appreciate their fans so much!

  113. Kristin Miller says

    The support and cheers from all the fans!

  114. Karen Lynch says

    Fan support is important to them.

  115. Tamara says

    I’m rooting for these athletes, and I’m happy for the ones like Allyson, who has already been in 3 Olympic games and still plans to keep going.

  116. Kyl Neusch says

    they are affected by others

  117. Karen A. says

    Allyson Felix impresses me because she wants to keep pushing for more.

  118. Robby Rob says

    they seem to truly appreciate their fans and I like that

  119. Helen Stockwell says

    They appreciate and enjoy the congrats and cheers from all around the world, not just the USA.

  120. nannypanpan says

    i was touched by allison felix’s first individual medal in 3 olympics
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  121. Natalie U says

    Love that Allyson has so much drive and says there is still a lot more to accomplish
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  122. Vivien L says

    They really appreciate the fans.

  123. What I loved was Allyson Felix’s determination. She was driven to “Keep at it!” Our athletes are amazing.

  124. Webb W says

    how the fans support them

  125. Sarah L says

    They care that people are cheering for them.
    Thanks for the contest.

  126. patricia skinner says

    I am amazed at how much they appreciate fan support.

  127. Kim H says

    That they appreciate the support of fans.
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  128. Kimberly B. says

    It was touching to hear how appreciative they are of their fans cheering them on.

  129. Tamar says

    amazing to know that they are aware of the support from all over

  130. amy williams says

    Fan support is very important to them that is great to hear.

  131. Jamie Brigham says

    The video where Allyson Felix talks about finally winning a gold medal after her 3rd Olympics. I am so glad that she finally won.

  132. Amy Z says

    I was touched by the honest emotional support that these people had.

  133. Cody Anderson says

    I enjoyed how much they are supported by their fans.

  134. Glad to hear that the athletes are feeling encouraged! Everyone needs a cheering squad at some point!

  135. savanna says

    how much they are touched my the support of many people cheering them on.

  136. sabrina says

    Its great to know how much theye enjoy the cheering. there sure was.alot of cheering going on here

  137. Cheryl W says

    I was a tad bit surprised that the athletes pay attention to the cheers

  138. Daniel M says

    they appreciate the fans cheering them on

  139. Sherry S. says

    I like that they notice all of the fan support and appreciate it.

  140. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    The support of the fans and the cheers by them

  141. Jimmy says

    I like that the athletes were so grateful for the fan support

  142. Sumer says

    I’m touched that they were so inspired and grateful for all of the cheers and support from their fans.

  143. melina r says

    like that the David appreciated the fans

  144. Derek Timm says

    I found it awesome how they all really appreciate their supporters.

  145. DARLA KIDDER says

    That the athletes really care about the fans who support them.

  146. courtney hennagir says

    i thought it was cool in david boudia’s video when he talked about how much it means to him to have all of us cheering for him. it’s cool to know that our support is heard and felt.

  147. april yedinak says

    Michael Phelps and his mom

  148. amy deeter says

    their really appreciated

  149. ashley says

    Fan support is really important!

  150. latisha depoortere says

    I really liked David Boudia was great when he won Gold! Thank you for the great giveaway!

  151. clynsg says

    It is always nice to learn when someone who is competing so fiercely for something is also aware of the fact that so many others are rooting for them as well.

  152. Amber Porter says

    I agree that the fan support for the Olympics seems to have grown bigger this year.

  153. Lynn says

    when they touch upon fan support and being cheered for.

  154. Jennifer Peaslee says

    One thing I love from the videos is how the athletes really appreciate us fans. They do the hard work! But it’s nice to be appreciated, even if we’re just cheering from home.

  155. Peter G says

    Cheering for the people brings out the best and gives them something to try harder for. Go USA!!!

  156. Pamela Halligan says

    I really enjoyed watching and cheering on Kerri and Misty. It’s touching to know how much they appreciated the support.

  157. Ashley Tucker says

    I’m glad they hear and appreciate our cheers!

  158. I found out that showing our support is important to them!

  159. r hicks says

    watching allyson, surprised how much enthusiasm, optimism she has. Kind of contagious!

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  160. re morgan says

    i like how they knew they had support whereever they competed.

  161. Denise Donaldson says

    I loved that they actually know we are cheering for them!

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  162. Aimee Fontenot says

    I love that even though an athlete wins a gold medal, they continue to strive and get better.

  163. Gianna says

    All the amazing support.

  164. Trisha McKee says

    I thought it was touching that they talk about how the support helps them and what it means to them.

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