The Olympic super fanatic
Americas Now • 9m 20s
Declarations of love can be romantic, over the top and sometimes cheesy. Some people are capable of taking it to the limit. And when it comes to the love of a sport, some fans go the distance as well. John Zarrella met with one fan who has followed his passion for the Olympics around the world for many years.
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