I just finished up with our summer Nationals Championships in Pasadena, CA. I got to see my family, the beach and watch the other Olympians compete in our last competition before the Olympics. For some...that could have been their last nationals. Sad as that sounds the whole diving team is in great spirits leading into the Games. 

We arrived in San Jose, CA for processing two days ago. We all met in San Jose to learn the basics of the village, get our travel organized and receive the outfitting we all as athletes will be wearing in Beijing.

I can't wait to get to Beijing and be a part of the best athletes in the world. I look forward to eating, rooming and spending the next month with athletes from all over the World, taking in the atmosphere and memories that will last a lifetime.

Troy Dumais is a freelance contributor for teamusa.org. This blog was not subject to the approval of the United States Olympic Committee or any National Governing Bodies.