First Person: U.S. Flag Bearers' Long Journey

[MultiSinoda]

the beautiful thing of this grand nation anyone can pursue opportunity from any section of the world. God Bless.

[navpreet1000]

all u guys r racist fux

[NafeesLACC]

tremendous story, inspiring and heartwarming; this guy deserved to carry the flag.

[ardeestephen100]

Totally agree...didn't expect racist comments here.....this guy is a living legend.

[KristyG777]

WTF!! some people here dont have hearts. This guy went through alot.. I bet if you were in his shoes, you'd be dead or perhaps didnt have the faith to believe in a dream.. He makes me smile and all u negative/jealous people go suck a d.

[Zzebbray]

America is the land of dreams and I am glad to see that this immigrant to America is running for our nation and is proud to be hear! He has the American Spirit! Good luck Lopez Lomong!

[VoIPpoetry]

nothing american about this guy.

People don't want authenticity these days, they want a sob story.

Like they teach in sales, emotional beats factual arguments every time.

I believe the american people are in cognitive dissonance over the fact that they have no representation of their own country and people anymore.

[cheezcola]

Respect your view but don't see how there is nothing american about him. He wouldn't be on a youtube video telling the press about his life if he didn't become an american.

well you get the point

[VoIPpoetry]

Appreciate you sharing your sentiments as well.

We don't really get representation by patriotic Americans, but instead refugees with accents.

In fact, many patriotic organizations are listed as "subversive" by the police.

The real American people must be thinking, this guy is "first citizen". The last man to carry that title was George Washington and now we get this? A charity case in victimoloy? Another human interest story? We have foreclosures going on right now and this is our rep?

[Alithdit]

Well, You go and represent America. Period, that dude will find a place to represnt if you claim your position as a real American but not a retard. Anyway that guy didnt bring recession but blame G.W.B and people like enron and Benard Madof fool..If lost a job, hold your balls and blame your greedy tycoon Americans. Your emotional outbust will not take you nowhere..

[XxsccrchickXx]

okay look, yeah i appreciate you saying your thoughts, but this guy comes from my hometown and he was one of the best things that came to our school. America is all about freedom and letting new people come into our country. America is all about different cultures coming together,and that shows you that we welcome any type of people and this really shows something good and that we're not all the same,I mean who would want a country that the people look all the same?this guy is a real inspiration

[kb3glo]

unlike cheezcola, i don't respect your view. lopez lomong came to america to escape a hard, over-bearing government, same as the original settlers who built america, who were in also refugees. he works hard to achieve his goals. until you can run the 1500 meter in 3:27.07, i suggest you stfu

[bongwater707]

its a fraud..he lived on a game reserve with his two parents..he went to a good school were he had his training paid by americans

[JoeMomma2002]

Lopez isn't his real name.

Oh and I really wouldn't consider him an American.

[XxsccrchickXx]

Yes, but his real name is Lopepe Lomong, and Lopez is his nick name

How can you people say this stuff? Yes he is an American and the good thing about America is that they let new people into our country! gosh,

[DeepCore214]

not the way i beat your moms ass last night with my cock!

[kataedza]

is it me or is he donning a Jamaica ring? I saw a picture on the olympics website and he also looks like he's wearing the colours of Jamaica on his one wrist...but i know he's obviously gratefull to America, (",)

[DeepCore214]

Serious story, at the rebox grandpre at icon stadium this year, I was warming up for a race and i say him, he actually looked nervous so i yelled to him, "are u running tonight" and he said, "yea the 1500", i was like that sucks, are you gunna win, he scrugged his shoulder and kinda said no, so I yelled, "your gunna win" then he walked up to me and shook my hand saying in his accent "yes i shall win" then i saw him after my race and his race and he was laughing and said "ive won!". cool guy

[electrofloggerisr]

chupala

[UnconcernedCitizen]

Yes!

[youngdromane11]

you are so fucking dumb and ignorant, hes not even from the middle east you fucking retard, and all of iraq shall be burnt when we leave not by us but by there own stupid jihad dogs

[youngdromane11]

I hope he gets the gold

[GGboy1987]

Fuck all the haters i was born is somalia and my family moved to america im an american too.

[futureforscenerios]

wow, why are there still haters for this video? america is filled with all kinds of people from everywhere. america treats all of its people fairly as a whole, sure some neighborhoods has its problems, but as a nation, it is the best. my parents were immigrants, and i have to say i wouldn't live anywhere else in the world.

[nikostrik123]

sorry for the miss spell, i meant a Grek born, what a geek...my bad.

[nikostrik123]

i am geek born and now live as a us citizen. as you can see some people can be cruel even in this country. more power to you my friend and good luck in the games.......

[btownmxer]

yeah thats all america needs is another nigga

[3kings22]

Yeah, that's all all America needs is another racist.

[XxsccrchickXx]

thats not cool...

[nvmcxzoiusae]

and who the fuck are you?

the us is a melting pot country and does not discriminate

[AsianManDotCom2]

AmeriKKKa bullllshiit propaganda at its finest! I didn't know the war monger bloody NAZI torturing U.S of fascist ameriKKKa cares so much about the well being of this guy from Africa.....ahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaa

[eveshr6]

And another thing you couldn't run a Doghouse let alone the Whitehouse. Go get educated.

[eveshr6]

I was just looking at your tag which say joy peace and love. I don't think you know what those words mean. You need to choose 2uhatehatehate, that would suit you better. He has really suffered during his short life. It just an amazing feat for him to get where he is today. But to most of you hatemongers think they should suffer because they are beneath you. You probably don't even have a high diploma and feel intimidated by black men. it's okay he only have good things to forward to now.

[juanra5757]

this guy story is really incredible, I really hope he wins something and make a statement to china after that

[Alien167]

Every racist person suffers of mental illness. They call them psychopathic. Complex of superiority because they believe I'm better than him or her because I'm what ever F... color or none color I'm. Not enough education, or not at all. I repeat every single racist person is some what mentally ill. Many racist people hardly go very far in their educations. Exp: This guy who as 53 years old.

(I'm not an English speaker)

[quenisbaker]

why do u say that??

[mackiechang]

wow dude, wow. really man? c'mon. stop trolling and get a life.

[StasCherry92]

australia will win

[narcist12]

(918) 696-2788

[IKennethChou]

貌似又是Bush在玩心計

[chairde]

I'm happy for you. You're an inspiration for so many people. You have already made us proud of you, my fellow American.

[sxrichardson]

HE EARNED IT!!!

[bdyan1]

america at its best!

[BobEnslow]

Lopez Lomong -- I will be rooting for you my friend. No matter the result of the games -- you are a winner in my book! God Bless You.

[50centonweed]

True that.

[MALCB15]

yo look like a ugly ass Terrel Owens Lol

[BobEnslow]

Shows your intelligence, or rather, lack thereof!

[runswithscissorsalot]

this is amazing!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!

[LATINODRAGON1965]

Now THAT IS A HERO!!! GO FOR THE GOLD!!!

WISHING YA THE BEST SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING YOU DO

[HellaEvo]

great story.

i love u!!

go USA

[Nhomlaau]

Lomong, as your fellow South Sudanese, I can't tell you enough how happy I am. You're not only representing one of the greatest country in the world, but your native country (South Sudan) as well. I grew up in refugee camp myself and I can related to you in many ways. Keep up the good work brother.

[USA04July1776]

God bless your heart brother! Go for the GOLD America!

USA! USA! USA!

[tommy2x4]

many of us sit in our comfy homes, eating whatever we want, drinking whatever we want. i love hearing about stories like this, because it allows me to keep me in check before i have a little pitty party for myself.

Lopez Lomong, i'm happy you made it out and have flourished! Good luck with the games!