THE OLYMPICS: Official Thread of All-Things Games! (Sportsmanship Required)- Page 26
THE OLYMPICS: Official Thread of All-Things Games! (Sportsmanship Required)
#625re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:01pmShbrt, while Lezak certainly deserves our congratulations, I think saying the he won Phelps two golds is overstating the case. I'll give you the first one, but Michael gave the team enough of a lead last night that I think he deserves some of the credit!
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For to be hopeless would seem so strange.
It dishonors those who go before us,
So lift me up to the light of change."
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#626re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:03pmLet's hear it for the "old broads".. Did you see that Romanian woman win the marathon? She's 37 and has a teenage son! She was so far ahead of everyone!
#627re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:08pm
she's 38.
and lezak was .12 slower than eamon sullivan on the anchor leg in the medley relay. not exactly saving the day.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
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...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
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#628re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:10pm
Mom, we went there yesterday! 
Here's an article that was in the NY Times about the ages of athletes at the Olympics this year. Apparently, the oldest is 67. How cool is that?
The Starting Line: At the Olympics, Age Is Just a Number
http://www.roches.com/television/ss83kod.html
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#629re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:13pmThanks Papa for setting the record straight. She was amazing. Bolt was also amazing- I can't believe how he coasted at the end. When they interviewed him, they asked him if he could have broken the record had he not coasted. He basically said he didn't care- he just wanted to win gold. I was rooting for Dix- a fellow Florida State alum. I couldn't believe the height difference between Bolt and Dix. That race was fun to watch!
#630re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:14pmhe did break the record.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#631re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:16pmSorry Papa- I thought he broke one record but not both. Couldn't remember which one (WR or OR)- guess I was a little too tired last night!
#632re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:19pm
Bolt broke both the OR and the WR.
They were saying that had he not coasted for the last 15 meters, he would have probably completely shattered the WR with a 9.59 instead of 9.69.
Absolutely incredible.
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#633re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:22pmThanks sticktopriest. I guess I was a little confused or just wasn't paying attention enough. I have never seen anyone win that race the way Bolt did!
#634re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:42pm
Currently watching USA Women's Beach Volleyball team (Youngs/Branagh) get pummeled by the CHN team... I almost don't want to finish watching the set.... USA has simply-handed the win to those two VERY young and talented CHN girls... Their post-game interview was so depressing!
YIKES!
WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO:
See the painful injury suffered by Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=0816_sd_wlm_au_l1688
Not exactly sure what happened, but totally looks like his right shoulder popped out of its socket AND the bar drops on his back on his way down. Geezus...
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 05:42 PM
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#635re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 5:47pm
I have been into these Olympic games than any other in the past.
Something about these games are so thrilling and intense.
From the amazingly beautiful opening ceremonies to Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympian in history to all the close matches/games/races.
They've been so much fun to watch.
It'll be sad when they end.
And can I just say that Ricky Berens and Ryan Lochte are the best thing to happen to swimming! hahaha
#636re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 6:00pmWAY TO GO, VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS! Taking gold in Women's Doubles Tennis!
ShbrtAlley44
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#637re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 6:15pm
Oh no he definitely deserves it but Lezak solidified the win 
Hehe
And wow, I felt so awful for that poor weightlifter. Have there been any updates on his condition?
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 06:15 PM
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#638re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 7:24pm
YAY, Michael Phelps interview!! 
"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."
Wishes come true, not free.
Wishes come true, not free.
#639re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 7:28pm
You can say that again: YAY!! Michael Phelps interview!
How adorable is he? Not just a phenom swimmer and incredibly humble and such a great team-player... but as he proves with his "wardrobe malfunction" comment, has a sense of humor!
I never got tired of seeing that gigantic smile every time he was on the podium.
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 07:28 PM
ElphieDefiesGravity
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#640re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 7:29pmHe makes me smile. Even during commercial, I'm sitting here smiling.
"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."
Wishes come true, not free.
Wishes come true, not free.
#641re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 7:46pm
HAHAHA He's calling-out those damn schoolyard bullies!!! Heeelllll yeah! In yo face!
He's so well-grounded and forward-thinking.
And that's the 20-millionth time I've heard of Facebook referred-to during these Games. It's the day and age.
His mother is incredible. And how much did your heart MELT when he was complimenting her, put his arm around her...
And the VERY LAST SECOND of the interview, going into commercial, the Olympic Theme Song plays and Mom leans over, grabs his face, and kisses his cheek. PERFECT TIMING!
WHAT AN INSPIRATION!
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 07:46 PM
ElphieDefiesGravity
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#642re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 7:51pm
I'm sad it's over.
"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."
Wishes come true, not free.
Wishes come true, not free.
#643re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 8:05pmAwwww our Rowing (rookie) Girls are so adorable on that Gold Podium!
ShbrtAlley44
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/1/03
#644re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 8:37pmI'm so mad at AOL - it spoiled the gymnastics finals tonight!
#645re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 9:05pm
GAWD!
*jaw to floor*
Some of these Men's Gymnastics finalists on Floor Exercise are GODS!
Adonis. Idols. PERFECT bodies.
The Russian who started was a dish, but 2nd competitor (in the short red shorts) is just beautiful (inspite of landing on his butt)
OH GOODNESS! The upset and disappointment on the Brazilian Diego Hypolito's face was excruciating to watch!
****SPOILER*****
Men's Gymnastics Event Finals
Floor Exercise:
Gold - CHN
Silver - SPN
Bronze - RUS
****END SPOILER****
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 09:05 PM
ShbrtAlley44
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#646re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 9:53pmAlicia Sacramone is HAWT.
miss pennywise
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#647re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 9:57pm
This body isn't so bad either:
http://www.roches.com/television/ss83kod.html
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#648re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 10:17pm****ing judges with their ****ing biased scores against alicia. what a crock. bela was right. its just unfair and ridiculous.
#649re: the olympics! official thread of all-things games!
Posted: 8/17/08 at 10:19pm
ALICIA SACRAMONE WAS JUST ROBBED!!!!
On Vault, she placed 4th beneath 2 error-ridden gymnasts!
Bronze went to CHINA who FELL on their second run
Gold went to KOREA who landed with feet OUTSIDE the line
Meanwhile, Alicia landed and stuck two STRONG and GOOD vaults with no technical deductions (minus a small hop on landing)
BULLSH*T! She worked soooo hard this entire Games and got shafted AGAIN! Ridiculous.
Updated On: 8/17/08 at 10:19 PM
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