The countdown continues for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

The opening ceremonies will take place next Friday and Erie's Barb Ruscitto cant wait. 

She was a volunteer for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.

The process to become a volunteer took over 18 months. 

We took a trip down Olympic memory lane, discussing her trip and her duties during her time in Rio. 

She also met a friend for life, her roommate at the games.

This story is part of our "Going for the Gold" series, a month long preview  leading up to the Summer Olympics.