EPT2012 Olympics Event Discussion Thread - Page 6
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Lyter
United Kingdom2145 Posts
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AirbladeOrange
United States2571 Posts
On May 30 2012 15:45 Lyter wrote: Really looking forward to the T+F/swimming/cycling, that shit is exciting. Sports that have pinnacles outside of the games though, like football, rugby, basically the traditional ball sports, I can't get into at all, because the players are just second string trash as a gold medal is nothing to a league title or world cup etc I agree. Winning gold in track and field or swimming is a really big deal and becomes the legacy of those who win. Tennis, too, doesn't really mean anything. I'm not sure how seriously other countries take basketball but the U.S. in general doesn't take it all that seriously. | ||
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
Not only is it better suited there it gets lost in the shuffle of general. | ||
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Deadstrider
Netherlands258 Posts
On May 30 2012 15:45 Lyter wrote: Really looking forward to the T+F/swimming/cycling, that shit is exciting. Sports that have pinnacles outside of the games though, like football, rugby, basically the traditional ball sports, I can't get into at all, because the players are just second string trash as a gold medal is nothing to a league title or world cup etc Ye thats always kinda lame, european championship football very close though :D | ||
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L_Master
United States8017 Posts
Mosop out due to tendon injury. Emmanuel Mutai named to take his place with Stanley Biwot as alternate. Totally ignored the current WR (2:03:38) holder Patrick Makau, as well as arguably the best runner right now Geoffrey Mutai with the stated reason being: "We asked their agents to give us a report why they dropped out of the London and Boston races and we are yet to receive any from Makau or Mutai. " Wierd but okay, except.....Makau's agent brought forward his proof that he DID in fact inform AK of the situation around Makau, his reason for DNF in London Marathon (basically Kenyan Marathon Trials...sorta), and the status of his training. Whoops. | ||
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Wordsmith
United Kingdom93 Posts
May I request the mods to change the title of this thread to "2012 Olympics Event Discussion Thread". Since there are specialized threads already, I would like to make this thread as a dedicated one for issues outside the events themselves, things like security, food, services, other attraction, comments, and complaints during the Olympics. I am a volunteer for the Olympics so I'd like to share the experience as well to the teamliquid community. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2571 Posts
On July 20 2012 13:40 Wordsmith wrote: Hi, is there any mod around? I'm glad there are individual thread for events already, that we way can keep the discussions focused. May I request the mods to change the title of this thread to "2012 Olympics Event Discussion Thread". Since there are specialized threads already, I would like to make this thread as a dedicated one for issues outside the events themselves, things like security, food, services, other attraction, comments, and complaints during the Olympics. I am a volunteer for the Olympics so I'd like to share the experience as well to the teamliquid community. Awesome! I'm eager to hear your experiences there. Keep us updated! | ||
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Aerisky
United States12128 Posts
On May 31 2012 00:42 AirbladeOrange wrote: I agree. Winning gold in track and field or swimming is a really big deal and becomes the legacy of those who win. Tennis, too, doesn't really mean anything. I'm not sure how seriously other countries take basketball but the U.S. in general doesn't take it all that seriously. I'm looking forward to track and field, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and tennis. T&F/swimming, as always, are super interesting, as is gymnastics a bit too. For basketball I want to see USA cruise  For tennis, it doesn't mean much to the nation I suppose (except for Switzerland since they love Roger lol), but it means a lot to the player. Roger Federer especially really wants that gold medal, and it does a lot for the legacy for tennis players, especially for players like Nadal and Agassi and Graf who needed it for golden career slam. | ||
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AxionSteel
United States7754 Posts
I don't think Australia will go as well as we usually do though  | ||
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danl9rm
United States3111 Posts
On May 13 2012 23:30 JitnikoVi wrote: The summer olympics are some of the happiest two weeks I have every four years  You and me both. Best entertainment on TV, period. GOGO USA  | ||
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kommunalka
United States550 Posts
[Then i see all the athletes and get motivated to go out for a walk/ bike ride] Heres to a good Competition ... Hwating!!!! | ||
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Crushinator
Netherlands2138 Posts
http://vimeo.com/45784191 I think this video does an excellent job explaining this fine sport. | ||
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Eufouria
United Kingdom4425 Posts
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Kamate
Romania580 Posts
On July 21 2012 00:08 Crushinator wrote: Really looking forward to the hurdles events. Boy do I love hurdles. http://vimeo.com/45784191 I think this video does an excellent job explaining this fine sport. Thank you for bringing me into the world of this great sport. | ||
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Asha
United Kingdom38149 Posts
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/07/18/photos-creepy-olympic-mascots-take-over-london/ ![[image loading]](http://nationalpostsports.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/0718olympics1.jpg) The media identity and branding has really thrown me off, what with the logo and these lol On July 21 2012 00:08 Crushinator wrote: Really looking forward to the hurdles events. Boy do I love hurdles. http://vimeo.com/45784191 I think this video does an excellent job explaining this fine sport. She's so radiant. Sadly she's not really even the best junior (and she's about to pass into senior events), let alone being on an Olympic level. | ||
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Itzeddiieee
Korea (South)787 Posts
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
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phosphorylation
United States2935 Posts
knowing NBC, they will rarely show anything live and focus on the athlete's sob story during primetime | ||
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Fus
Sweden1112 Posts
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Chriscras
Korea (South)2812 Posts
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