Lakeside Olympian on London Opening: 'Best Night Ever'

Tim Hornsby said it was the best night of his life.

The 200m sprint kayaker and 2004 graduate Tweeted from Friday night's opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

"I've waited my whole life for this night, London 2012 Olympic games opening ceremonies , best night ever!!" the Team USA member wrote.

For those interested in Hornsby's roots here in the Lakeside area, the Team USA site has a brief bio:

Son of Roger and Patti Hornsby, Tim was born on July 20, 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia. He Attended Lakeside High School in Atlanta and graduated in 2004. Tim has been on the water since age 11 when he learned to paddle at spring break camp. After high school, Tim was accepted to the University of California San Diego, Jacob's School of Engineering.

He was first coached by Tony Hall in 1997 at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club. Tim’s Breakout year was in 2003, when he went to the World Junior Championships and placed 10th in the K2 1000-meter race at the age of 17. While still competing with the Junior National Team, Tim was in the K4 boat that placed 4th at Olympic Trials in 2004.

Check out the site for more information. It also features several stories about Hornsby and his quest for gold this summer.

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For all information and schedules check out Team USA's canoe and kayak site. Hornsby's heat competes Friday, Aug. 10 at 9:30am London time.