I looked at the title and the first thing to pop into my mind was RODEO!!! (so I'm with Sanguine on that), but then that covers 3 or 4 "events" in a rodeo, so that threw me... and I don't have a clue as to what song Lisa is talking about, but I was entertained, and so...I started reading the story and boy did my mind hit the gutter... and fast too...
Then I got to the end and again, was "thrust" into the world of rodeo... successful ride between a cowboy and bull/bronc/steer/etc... the crowd cheering, the cowboy leaping off the animal and heading for the gate...
And then, you threw me again... with the final words "in sport" and I was again confused... so, I have to ask... what sport?? other than rodeo events, use an 8 second timer?? Certainly not weightlifting (hold for 3), swimming is a no go, diving as well... Football, basketball, baseball and soccer are all out... so, please... enlighten me...
Again, despite my confusion, I enjoyed the way you wrote it...