Olympics 2008 - Page 51

Alex · 08-25-2008, 01:09 PM

I don't find it all that interesting, because i think the number of gold medals given out in Olympic swimming is ridiculous and the fact that so many different events are so frequently dominated by just a couple people (even if never before quite so dominated) is evidence that they really aren't sufficiently unique to warrant separate competition.

To me the feat of winning gold in two separate gymnastics apparatuses is way more impressive than winning gold in 5 swimming events.

Kevy Baby · 08-25-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I always love the Olympics and this time around was no different. There were some spectacular moments that I will remember always and I'm glad I got to experience them. Some of my favorites include: Women's Beach Volleyball, Bolt's 100 meters, Men's indoor Volleyball final, Men's 4x 100 swimming relay, Men's close call butterfly, Opening Ceremonies and the taste of London (I LOVED the look of it and am hoping that Matthew Bourne will have something to do with it).

I'm actually rather sad it is over, but I'll be happy to have my nights back. I have a list a mile long to catch up on.

Wow: I could posted pretty much the exact same thing.

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Is it hockey season yet?

Anxious to root for the San Jose Sharks again?

BarTopDancer · 08-25-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Anxious to root for the San Jose Sharks again?

Only when it benefits the Ducks. So ask me again in April/May

Kevy Baby · 08-25-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

So ask me again in April/May

Oh, no. I am forever going to remind you of that post that I always take out of context.

Snowflake · 08-25-2008, 01:21 PM

There were things I loved and hated about the Olympics this time around. I really do not like NBC sometimes. Since we're getting so much of it delayed on the west coast, is there any real reason we can't at the very least see the entire rotation for the diving finals? Not just the US divers and/or the top divers (and in some cases not even that, much of the diving finals had a Cuban in 2nd place, never even saw him).

I must have totally mistimed it, I never saw even one single event for the Decathalon. In fact, I missed most of the track and field events, except for the Bolt races in repeats over several days. Those were thrilling, dayum he is one fast runner, lightening bolt, indeed. I don't think I could get my a$$ out of the blocks in 9.67 seconds, forget actually running the 100 meters!

I loved both the opening and closing ceremonies and agree, the Mayor of London really needed a suit that fit (button up dammit, this is the Olympics) and a haircut. All the beautiful scenary really made me want to visit China.

I enjoyed it, had trouble finding events I really wanted to see, kept finding the endless coverage of the gazillion rounds of boxing (feather, welter, heavyweight and everything in between).

Looking forward to London in 2012.

Kevy Baby · 08-25-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

...except for the Bolt races in repeats over several days. Those were thrilling, dayum he is one fast runner, lightening bolt, indeed. I don't think I could get my a$$ out of the blocks in 9.67 seconds, forget actually running the 100 meters!

I think I can do the 100 meters in about 9.67 minutes.

If I had a golf cart.

BarTopDancer · 08-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Oh, no. I am forever going to remind you of that post that I always take out of context.

You can remind me all you want. I don't deny saying it and I'll keep directing you back to the context. If it entertains you that much to keep bringing it up then keep on keeping on.

JWBear · 08-25-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

It may be a natural tendency towards pessimism on my part but the way I'd interpret that is that in athletics you don't come out unless your position at the top of the sport is very secure and can't be easily challenged.

In other words, the strong performance is, perversely, an indicator of discrimination in sports.

They were all out before the Olympics.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-25-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

They were all out before the Olympics.

And they were all at or near the top of their field before the Olympics (that's how you get to the Olympics).

Kevy Baby · 08-25-2008, 04:19 PM

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They were all out before the Olympics.

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And they were all at or near the top of their field before the Olympics (that's how you get to the Olympics).

But were they all out before they arrived at the top of their sport?

I want to believe that someone doesn't have to worry about whether their sexual orientation will affect them; I just understand the reality of some people in our society

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't find it all that interesting, because i think the number of gold medals given out in Olympic swimming is ridiculous and the fact that so many different events are so frequently dominated by just a couple people (even if never before quite so dominated) is evidence that they really aren't sufficiently unique to warrant separate competition. To me the feat of winning gold in two separate gymnastics apparatuses is way more impressive than winning gold in 5 swimming events.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	There were things I loved and hated about the Olympics this time around. I really do not like NBC sometimes. Since we're getting so much of it delayed on the west coast, is there any real reason we can't at the very least see the entire rotation for the diving finals? Not just the US divers and/or the top divers (and in some cases not even that, much of the diving finals had a Cuban in 2nd place, never even saw him). I must have totally mistimed it, I never saw even one single event for the Decathalon. In fact, I missed most of the track and field events, except for the Bolt races in repeats over several days. Those were thrilling, dayum he is one fast runner, lightening bolt, indeed. I don't think I could get my a$$ out of the blocks in 9.67 seconds, forget actually running the 100 meters! I loved both the opening and closing ceremonies and agree, the Mayor of London really needed a suit that fit (button up dammit, this is the Olympics) and a haircut. All the beautiful scenary really made me want to visit China. I enjoyed it, had trouble finding events I really wanted to see, kept finding the endless coverage of the gazillion rounds of boxing (feather, welter, heavyweight and everything in between). Looking forward to London in 2012. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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