I thought it was mildly amusing that we (NZ) were making such a big fuss about being at the top of the 'golds per million' and how our rowers have more golds than Australia alone, but now the Aussies themselves are getting into it. Big Val should come through with our fourth gold in a few hours in the excitement fest* that is women's shot put. They're doing really well at coming second though, all of those silvers are theirs. *if you like 120kg women who could crush your spine, and I know you all do.
I don't know what's more embarrassing, having less gold than New Zealand or Kazakhstan. We should get one in the women's hurdles and men's hockey, fingers crossed.
Wait, so I was just having this discussion elsewhere: Do people seriously think that Phelps, Lochte, Bolt et al. aren't doping? How many of you guys on here believe this?
I don't know about the swimmers, I don't understand the training nuances enough. And neither were mind blowingly dominant. But Bolt almost has to be. You don't go from losing both races in your Olympic Trials to effortlessly destroying the competition in the 100 by sheer force of will cause you were mad about losing and refocused like he said.
Depends - when you say "doping" - do you mean plain old Lance Armstrong-type blood doping, where "all" you're doing is giving yourself your own blood? Or, do you mean performance enhancing drugs? Bolt is the only one who is starting to develop the ol' Ben Johnson look of those three you listed. He's the only one I would think might be juicing, but like was pointed out, he's been ahead of the curve for a really long time.
I have actually enjoyed the Google doodles during the Olympics. This cracks me up, though: Do you think they had the conversation in the editing department about whether or not to include the armpit hair? I mean, it's a cartoon. His nose is not normal, he's only got three fingers and a thumb, and they decide to include armpit hair? Meh, maybe they use an old East German women's team photo for the model.
Let's say anything performance enhancing. I hear people arguing that Bolt is natty, and... well... that's not the way you break world records anymore. Sorry, folks.
I would be surprised if any Olympian was totally clean. They may not be taking a 'banned substance,' but I'd be surprised if they weren't taking anything at all. So many of them do, I don't really see how someone doesn't and can still compete.
Dear men's volley ball, If you could stop taking up the screen time that could be given to the far superior sport of women's volley ball, that would be great. Sincerely, McSmallstuff
As a Scot, these Olympics have been fantastic - terrific performance from Team GB thus far, we can never catch the likes of the States and China but to be best of the rest is an incredible feat so far - Murray,Hot,Ennis Mo Farrah - wow! It's been a great event all round so far, I think there's been a real return of patriotism during the past week, from the opening ceremony onward, which is all the more special given the very concept of british identy has been challeneged so much politcally in recent years.
The always been good argument is meaningless. Marion jones was one of the best runners in the us in high school and she was doping, its likely she didn't start at 13. Also bolt losing at jamaican trials means nothing, its not like he took them in the past month and a half and got better. Looking at performmances is a difficult way to determine peoples drug use except in a few cases. The 1500m runner fromm the 2009 world championships (could. Have beein Beijing not sure) had been a very good runner for years and then went to world class when he started doping. With him it was easy to tell. Athletes being skinny or looking like really nice people doesn't mean anything. Its sad but with every performance I watch in the back of my mind I know that there is no wway to know.
I cannot for the life of me figure out why Asian countries are all so slow. Sure, one average, maybe they aren't the speediest. But given the immense resources that China sinks into their Olympic team (and the success that these countries have elsewhere), why can't they find one or two fast guys? Almost all the top finishers are North America: all 8 finalists were from North America (the Dutch guy is from the Netherland Antilles), and the semis only included 2 Asians out of 24 people. It's not a size thing, per se: half the runners in the finals were 6' or under. If China can find multiple NBA-level basketball players, I'm amazed that they can't find a two guys who run sub-11-second 100s.
Sinclair is a fucking warrior. That game was so fun to watch, and I usually can't stand watching soccer.
So, I just watched the final for the Men's head to head velodrome cycling sprint. That shit is so weird. Three laps around the little track, the first one is uber slow and the guy in front is looking back the entire lap while the guy in back is just biding his time. As the the second lap comes up, they start to weave up and down the track picking up speed but the front guy is still looking back. And the final lap is just an all out bum rush for the finish line. Dude's get up to 50mph+ between the middle of the second lap and the end of the third lap. Craziness...
OK, so we all know that the ultimate male body is possessed by the swimmers. After extensive research watching the Olympics, I have discovered which sport has the ultimate female body....all the track and field events that are not running. Exhibit A Spoiler Exhibit B Spoiler Exhibit C Spoiler I have been going about this all wrong.
Hell even the runners are hot as all fuck. But I'd say over all you have a good point except you know, for the shot putters....
The US team actually has a bunch of attractive girls. Clearly Morgan is the best of the bunch, but Sidney Leroux is sneaky hot and has dat ass. Ali Krieger is hurt, but she's super cute. Heather Mitts doesn't get off the bench but is a dime. And Lauren Cheney is kind of foxy at times too. Doesn't hurt the viewing experience.
Heather can get her Mitts on me anytime.* JWags, are you going to start posting pictures of Abby Wombach also? I saw the posters in your room. I know you masturbate to her. I regret to inform you that she's a lesbian. As is your other secret crush Megan Rapinoe. I know, it hurts, but in time, in time...it'll be okay. *See what I did there? Her last name is Mitts. CLEVER!!!
Any of the other Americans on here annoyed at the complete lack of class and sportsmanship many of our athletes have displayed while 'representing us?'
Agreed, we sure aren't very sportsmanly and gracious, particular when not winning. She may have only won the silver, but my gold medal for best bitch face goes to this gal (which was much worse in action than can be captured in a still photo).