Welcome to a breakpoint, a daily look at an ever-changing culture through the lens of

unchanging truth.

For the Colson Center, I'm John Stone Street.

Even after the controversy of a bizarre opening ceremony, the Olympic Games showed once again why it is unparalleled

in the sports world.

Just think of all the memes that were generated in this year's games.

In just a few weeks, we not only got the super chill Turkish marksman we got the

Clark Ken of American men's gymnastics and of course the Australian breakdancer

of course far more than the memes were the stunning athletic performances.

Sidney McLaughlin Lebrone broke her own world records

and never failed to give glory to God for them.

Katie Lidecki became the most decorated US female Olympian in history.

One writer described the swimmer this way,

quote, she's beautifully human, vulnerable,

not a machine, despite the power with which she moves

through the water."

Simone Biles completed a personal redemption tour

while also leading the women's gymnastics team to Gold.

Also returning to Gold was the young U.S. women soccer team.

Now in a new season after the retirement of the

always grandstanding Megan Rapino and of course NBA rivals LeBron James and

Steph Curry joined together to lead Team USA in a come from behind win over Serbia

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