Olympic Swimmers Share Their Thoughts on Rio

Olympic swimmers learn Portuguese and share Brazilian food recipes

How are some local Olympic swimmers preparing for the Rio Olympics? An American University class found out when they spoke with swimmers Andrew Gemmell and Caylee Watson and coach Bruce Gemmell.

The Intro to Studio Television class talked to all three about their thoughts on the Olympics, gave Portuguese lessons to Bruce and Andrew Gemmell, and shared some delicious Brazilian recipes.

Watson, a swimmer at American University, and Andrew Gemmell are competing in the Olympics. Bruce Gemmell is Andrew's dad -- and an American Swimming Coach Association coach of the year winner who coaches Olympian Katie Ledecky.

Andrew Gemmell on the Games

Andrew Gemmell is a long-distance swimmer going to his second Olympics for Team USA. He’s enjoying Brazilian cuisine at The Grill From Ipanema, located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Credits:
Cinematography: Gabriel Bera & Bruna Weichert
Audio: Eric Ruiz
Editing: Eric Ruiz

Andrew Gemmell Gets Portuguese Lessons

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Andrew Gemmell is a long-distance swimmer going to his second Olympics for Team USA. Here, he tries to learn Portuguese before his trip to the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Cinematography: Gabriel Bera
Interviewer: Bruna Weichert
Audio: Eric Ruiz
Editing: Eric Ruiz

Bruce Gemmell on the Games

Bruce Gemmell, a coach for the United States National Swimming Team, is preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He was interviewed at Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse located in northwest Washington, D.C.

Cinematography: Ale Mathies
Interviewer: Bruna Weichert
Audio: Alexa Landis
Editing: Eric Ruiz

Bruce Gemmell Gets Portuguese Lessons

Bruce Gemmell, a coach on the United States National Swimming Team, is learning Portuguese before his trip to the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. Filmed at ‘Fogo de Chão’ a Brazilian Steakhouse located in NW Washington, D.C. on Pennsylvania Ave.

Credits:
Cinematography: Ale Mathies
Interviewer: Bruna Weichert
Audio: Alexa Landis
Editing: Eric Ruiz

Caylee Watson on the Games

Caylee Watson, an American University swimmer going to her first Olympics, is swimming for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Credits:
Cinematography: Alexa Landis & Bruna Weichert
Audio: Chelsea Greene
Editing: Bruna Weichert & Eric Ruiz

How to Make Brigadeiro (click here for recipe)

Making Brigadeiro, a popular truffle-like treat in Brazil.

How to Make Goiabada (click here for credits)

Making goiabada, a popular Brazilian dessert made of guava.

How to Make Pao de Queijo (click here for recipe and credits)

Making Pao de Queijo, Brazilian cheese bread.

Pão de Queijo

2 cups of Mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon of olive oil

2 cups of milk

1 cup of water

A pinch of salt

6 cups of Tapioca Flour

2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Pour dry ingredients into bowl. Then pour liquid ingredients into the same bowl.

Mix

Bake until golden brown (about 20-25 mins)

Credits:

Cinematography: Anna Sortino

Crew: Bruna Weichert, Gabriel Bera, Alexa Landis, Sarinha Rodrigues, Eric Ruiz, Ale Mathies

Editing: Sarinha Rodrigues & Bruna Weichert

Brigadeiro

1 tablespoon of butter

6 tablespoon of sweet chocolate powder

1 can of condensed milk

Sprinkles

Heat the butter to 350 degrees in a pan.

Pour in condensed milk, then chocolate powder

Once mixture boils, mix for another 5 minutes

Decrease the temperature gradually.

Cool down completely in pan

Roll into balls, and decorate with sprinkles

Credits:

Cinematography: Anna Sortino

Crew: Bruna Weichert, Gabriel Bera, Alexa Landis, Sarinha Rodrigues, Eric Ruiz, Ale Mathies

Editing: Sarinha Rodrigues & Bruna Weichert

Credits:

Cinematography: Anna Sortino

Crew: Bruna Weichert, Gabriel Bera, Alexa Landis, Sarinha Rodrigues, Eric Ruiz, Ale Mathies

Editing: Sarinha Rodrigues & Bruna Weichert

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