Bringing home America’s first gold medal, Hannah Kearney, the little spark plug from Vermont, brought the crowd to it’s feet.

Proclaiming through out the world that you are the best on the planet, that has got to be the biggest rush of all time. Congrats to Shannon Bahrke as well for the bronze medal.

For those not familiar with Vancouver and British Columbia, it is more majestic and scenic than words can describe. Enjoy a little taste of the scenery:

Hey, who put that girl in there?