Lets Talk about Beijing Olympics 2008

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  1. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    #321
    Yes but I think he should be happy with this otherwise he will make World Records which might not broken in near future.:D It looks funny but he had biggest margin in the race and he might be happy with Gold:D
     
    Rohit patel, Aug 17, 2008 IP
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    #322
    They are great accomplishments, but in a time like this it's almost impossible to get balanced coverage, especially when they all come from the same sport. If this was 2004 or maybe even 2012 it would be a different story. It's like when the Chicago Bull's were winning all their championships. Scottie Pippin would score 20, and Michael Jordan would score 30, both had great performances. Except there was only enough room for one of them on the cover of the sports section every morning, and we know who that was ;) .

    I just saw breaking news about China's biggest star on the track. He has a injured ankle/foot, and had to pull out. Very sad news, I couldn't imagine training for 4 years, and then getting hurt at the last second.
     
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    #323
    Maybe you are just not reading in the correct places... ;);)
     
    buffalo, Aug 17, 2008 IP
  4. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    #324
    Well it's too early to say since we have still 135 Golds to go and I think USA have good chance to go ahead.:)
     
    Rohit patel, Aug 17, 2008 IP
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    #325
    riddle me this, how does the Chinese woman (Feng Fei?) land on her knees from the vault, have to use her arms to stop herself from face planting, and still get a 15.05??????????????????????
     
    timsdd, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    #326
    LOL. I thought the same thing. The American Alicia Sacramone got cheated in that contest. She should of had bronze.
     
    ShaneC, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    #327
    This new scoring system that they have for gymnastics is really weird. It has a lot to do with the difficulty rating of what you are attempting to do... :rolleyes:
     
    buffalo, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    nuhouse Active Member

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    #328
    The guys like a human gazelle. Seemed to literally jog across the line. Absolutely amazing and a joy to watch.
     
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    dulcenegosyante Well-Known Member

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    #329
    I love watching the Olympics this year... can't wait for the next Olympics in London. :)
     
    dulcenegosyante, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    #330
    Is that anythig like a Web Gazelle?? :D
     
    buffalo, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    CannabisSEO Well-Known Member

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    #331
    What events are on the docket for tonight at primetime?
     
    CannabisSEO, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    #332
    I suppose that depends on your channel/broadcasting network. My NBC station says tonight will be "U.S. women's beach volleyball semifinal. Also, coverage of gymnastics, trampoline and track".

    But I also watch on CNBC, MSNBC, and a Canadian channel. ;)
     
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    #333
    i think China want to win the most gold
    it's their home game
    they want to show their pride
    so we will see

    either China or USA, one or the other
     
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    #334
    You can get NBC's schedule from here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/
     
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    #335
    that's what I am talking about!
    yeah but a deduction is a deduction is a deduction :confused:
    I know she had a harder vault but landing on your knees should automatically put the kibosh on said vault!!

    dude, he's a cheetah, he eats gazelle for breakfast :rolleyes:
     
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    #336
    I just got down watching the uneven bars, and I'm convinced that the new scoring system is completely flawed. How are you going to break a tie using a computer, and a cheap mathematical equation? Not only that, but I think the judges are blind.
     
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    #337
    screw the tie breaking procedure (that was pulled out of someone's a**)....WTF is up with the scoring in the first place??

    Nastia was A LOT smoother than the 14 year old
     
    timsdd, Aug 18, 2008 IP
  18. Rohit patel

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    #338
    Well USA now ahead in overll medals tally while They reduce the gap in Gold to 17 now. Lot's of Gold today and let see what happen today.:)
     
    Rohit patel, Aug 18, 2008 IP
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    #339
    CH men just about ran the table on the individual gymnastics events :rolleyes:

    they

    are

    machines

    but at least the men don't look like they are < 16 :cool:
     
    timsdd, Aug 19, 2008 IP
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    #340
    Do you have any idea of the medal tally at this point? I missed most of the games tonight. :(
     
    CannabisSEO, Aug 19, 2008 IP