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The Olympics Quick Poll Results
Smart girls decide for themselves.™
Before the Olympics, SmartGirl asked: "Are you looking forward to the Olympics?"
Yes, a lot, I love them and really look forward to them 44%
Yes, a little, they're fun to watch sometimes 37%
I don't really care that much 14%
No, I don't like the Olympics. 2%
No answer 3%
During the Olympics, SmartGirl asked: "Are you watching the Olympics?"
Yes, a lot, I love them and watch them everyday! 30%
Yes, a little, they're fun to watch sometimes 45%
No, not often, I only watch one or two events 19%
No, I don't like the Olympics. 4%
No answer 2%
SmartGirl asked: "If you watch/are watching the Olympics, with whom do you watch them?"
Family 57%
Friends 14%
Alone 18%
In school 1%
Other 3%
No answer 7%
SmartGirl asked: "What is your favorite Olympic event to watch?"
"I'd have to say that swim races are the most exciting."
-girl, 13 USA
"In the summer I like watching the Gymnastics and Track and Field... In the winter I like watching Ice Skating and Speed Racing."
-girl, 13 USA
"My favorite Olympic event to watch is gymnastics."
-girl, 15 USA
"The equestrian /horse jumping or the diving competitions."
-girl, 15 Canada
"I really like to watch swimming, track, and gymnastics."
-girl, 15 USA
"Whichever ones involve people falling down a lot."
-girl, 16 Canada
"Figure skating. Couples are more interesting than singles to watch."
-girl, 17 Canada
"Women's gymnastics. I used to do a bit of gymnastics myself as a kid, so it's interesting to see some of the moves they do."
-girl, 17 USA
"I like to watch the skating because I know a little about the event. Which is more than I know about most other events."
-girl, 13 USA
"I like to watch women's soccer because I love it so much and I admire all of the players. I look up to them so much and wish to be like them when I get older."
-girl, 14 USA
SmartGirl asked: "Have you ever wanted to be in the Olympics?"
Yes, I dream about it a lot 12%
Yeah, that would be cool 42%
I've never thought about it 23%
No, that's really unrealistic 10%
No, that wouldn't be fun 6%
Other 3%
No answer 4%
Before the Olympics, SmartGirl asked: "Are you planning on keeping track of any events in the Olympics?"
Yes, I always keep careful track of my favorite sports and teams 18%
Yes, if I can 41%
I'm not planning on paying attention that much 25%
No, I don't care 11%
No answer 5%
During the Olympics, SmartGirl asked: "Are you keeping track of any events in the Olympics?"
Yes, I always keep careful track of my favorite sports and teams 15%
Yes, if I can 48%
I'm not paying attention that much 19%
No, I don't care 12%
No answer 6%
SmartGirl asked: "Are there any sports or activities that you think should be in the Olympics that aren't? If so, tell us about it."
"No, I think they have done a great job of adding sports. I'm glad they added the triathlon and women's pole-vaulting."
-girl, 16 USA
"I think they should have an Olympic event where anyone can participate. Not just those qualified to perform."
-girl, 14 USA
"golf would be cool"
-girl, 13 USA
"Maybe cheerleading or something. That would be cool to watch!"
-girl, 14 USA
"How about golf? Or surfing?"
-girl, 17 USA
"TV watching, it would get a lot of response because lots of beer-bellied guys could be Olympians!"
-girl, 18 Canada
"Cheerleading!! Competitive cheerleading takes a lot of skill and hard work!!"
-girl, 15 USA
"Wheelchair races"
-girl, 12 USA
"Poll-filling-in-at-Smart-Girl!!!"
-girl, 13 USA
"Is field hockey an Olympic sport? If not, then that."
-girl, 17 USA
"Checkers"
-girl, 14 USA
Thanks for telling us!
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