A Celebrity's Drive for the Olympics: 'Elmo's O.K.!' Of all the big-name athletes vying for a spot in the London Olympics, perhaps none is bigger than Elmo. He's got a loyal, young fan base that any N.B.A. player would covet, a Facebook page supporting his quest, and hopefully fire-proof fur for his spin in the torch relay. What do you think would be Elmo's best event? The pole vault? Taekwondo? Trampoline, perhaps?