Olympic chest thumping thread

[ManM]

To get things started:

We will we will poke you! Poke you! (http://www.tsn.ca/olympics/story/?id=245745&lid=sublink03&lpos=headlines_main)
http://images.tsn.ca/images/stories/20080809/american_fencing_sm_34433.jpg

Owned. U-S-A! U-S-A!

[wei yau]

Awesome sweep of the saber event in fencing! U-S-A, indeed. While it would have been nice to see the actual competition, or even just a bit more than the winning touches. Seems to me that win like that would be a good opportunity to expose the public to fencing.

Still, this is all very typical of network coverage of the Games.

[ManM]

Hmm, I watched the entire matches on one of the secondary olympics networks (MSNBC, USA, or something). I was surprised how much of it involved simultaneous lunging capped off by simultaneous celebrations, with the poor judge being left to figure out who stabbed who first.

Anyway, hey France, neener neener! (http://www.nbcolympics.com/swimming/news/newsid=194272.html#instant+classic)
http://popwatch.ew.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/11/relaylezak_l.jpg

[godfry n. glad]

I'm a Kerri Walsh fan now.

[wei yau]

I dunno if 8/100 of a second counts as getting owned.

Still, a remarkable accomplishment in US swimming by someone not named Phelps. Unfortunately, I missed this, as I fell asleep pretty early last night.

I did manage to catch the women's team gymnastics. Man, the NBC commentators were harsh towards the Romanian team. But, then again, they did look pretty bad.

A lot of talk about the Chinese women being under 16 years of age. The cynic in me says that there's probably something to that, as some of the gymnasts did look awfully young. However, despite being Chinese, I'm not used to seeing Chinese faces, so I'm probably a horrible judge of age. They are small in stature, but so are many gymnasts and many many more Asian people, so I can't really judge by that.

[Zehava]

If I'm not mistaken the women's gold and bronze medalists in the sabre comptetition both train at the Northwest Fencing Center in Beaverton, which is at the west end of the street I live on. Less than 1/2 a mile from my apartment.

Northwest Fencing Center (http://nwfencing.com/)

I drive by it all the time and have on occasion thought about stopping in but never have.

[Ensign Steve]

I dunno if 8/100 of a second counts as getting owned.

Still, a remarkable accomplishment in US swimming by someone not named Phelps. Unfortunately, I missed this, as I fell asleep pretty early last night.

I didn't miss it, and didn't Phelps swim the first split? His goofy mug is in the photo, too.

Anyway, those English birds beat us by 0.07, so, owned I guess.

Edit: Oh, I get it. Your thing could be read to mean "three someones not named Phelps, plus Phelps". :blush:

[wei yau]

I should clarify, it's not that I didn't know Phelps was part of the team. But, from the accounts I read, it was the last swimmer, Jason Lezak, who clinched it for USA. He had to come from a full body length behind to beat the French.

[Ensign Steve]

It's all clear to me now. Sorry, I just woke up.

[ManM]

By the way, 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing | Athlete, Team Profiles, Olympics News | Free Photos & Videos | NBC Olympics (nbcolympics.com) has online video of just about everything. It's really nice if you care to catch one of the more obscure sports.

[Dingfod]

I was watching women's team volleyball last night. The Americans got their ass handed to them on a platter by Cuba in the first game. They were dishing it back the next one and were on the way to kicking butts when I went to bed. Unfortunately, I did not dream of lanky v-ball dames.

Edit: USA lost.

[ManM]

USA lost.
This is not chest thumping. :sadcheer:

[wei yau]

It is, if you realize that Ding is actually Cuban.

[godfry n. glad]

That's why he's in Oklahoma!

Nobody would suspect a Cuban in Oklahoma.

(And let's hope this Phelps ain't ranting about the homos...)

[godfry n. glad]

Hey.....I just saw the male beach volleyball competitors....

Is that some kind of sex discrimination, or not. After my watching the US women (I'm a Kerri Walsh fan!), Swimmer was exceedingly disappointed that the men didn't have comensurate uniforms....

"Where the hell are the Speedos that are supposed to be on these guys?"

[Lady Brik]

"Where the hell are the Speedos that are supposed to be on these guys?"

I made that exact comment to Brik the other night. What's up with them wearing pants now?

Less eye candy for us girls? DO NOT WANT.

[godfry n. glad]

She wants Olympic bull-jezz!

[Dingfod]

USA lost.
This is not chest thumping. :sadcheer:When first posted I thought the USAers were going to pull it off. Sadly, they could not. They need more men on their team like the Cubans.

It is, if you realize that Ding is actually Cuban.Sr. Juan Tobian Terrafirma, at your service, amigo.

[Shake]

There was some thumping in my chest watching the women's beach volleyball! :lecher:

[godfry n. glad]

Chest?

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

I dunno if 8/100 of a second counts as getting owned.

Still, a remarkable accomplishment in US swimming by someone not named Phelps. Unfortunately, I missed this, as I fell asleep pretty early last night.

I did manage to catch the women's team gymnastics. Man, the NBC commentators were harsh towards the Romanian team. But, then again, they did look pretty bad.

A lot of talk about the Chinese women being under 16 years of age. The cynic in me says that there's probably something to that, as some of the gymnasts did look awfully young. However, despite being Chinese, I'm not used to seeing Chinese faces, so I'm probably a horrible judge of age. They are small in stature, but so are many gymnasts and many many more Asian people, so I can't really judge by that.
The women's team competition is Tuesday. What was on yesterday was qualifying.

The Romanian system collapsed after Octavian Belu left. The Russians aren't that hot, either (since Archayev left)*--though Semenova is a new light, and I loved Pavlova in '04.

*In the 2007 worlds team final, the Russians had the bronze locked up [US gold, CHN silver] when one of their girls had a brain fart and balked on her vault (The new system doesn't allow you to drop the lowest score, the old one did). Russia dropped to dead last, and basically handed the Romanians the bronze.

There is no way in hell He Kexin is 16. Deng LinLin looks about 9--and she's not even part of the controversy.

And can I just say that ALL gymnastics followers absolutely HATE the NBC commentators? :stab:

[godfry n. glad]

And can I just say that ALL gymnastics followers absolutely HATE the NBC commentators? :stab:

Anybody who truly appreciates athletic competition HATES the NBC approach to the Olympics. It's distinct parochialism, pumping the "wez gotz moar golduz den youse" aspect. The "color" pieces are just pablum for infantile audiences. Much of the real drama is being just papered over in pandering to "superior Americanism" bullshit.

Is anybody else tired of hearing about fucking Phelps?

I'm tired of hearing about Tibet, too. What about fucking East Turkestan?

[Lady Brik]

*raises hand*

I turned the TV off this morning because I do not need to see another half an hour segment devoted to him.

[Julie]

*sigh* Maybe...one day SOON we'll win a medal...

[godfry n. glad]

Canada needs to be awarded a gold medal in being decent and tolerant neighbors.

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

Anybody who truly appreciates athletic competition HATES the NBC approach to the Olympics. It's distinct parochialism, pumping the "wez gotz moar golduz den youse" aspect. The "color" pieces are just pablum for infantile audiences. Much of the real drama is being just papered over in pandering to "superior Americanism" bullshit.

Is anybody else tired of hearing about fucking Phelps?

I'm tired of hearing about Tibet, too. What about fucking East Turkestan?
Christ, you'd at least think NBC would teach SOMEONE how to pronounce things. The Parade of Nations made me stabby, to say nothing of how they pronounce the names of some athletes.

(Hey Al, Nastia Liukin's surname has two Is. It's not fucking Loo-kin. It's Lyukin. Goddamnit. And it's not Ksenia Semenova, it's Semyonova.)

[Ensign Steve]

Also for excellence in igloo building and dog-sled racing. :irwinnar:

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

HOLY SHIT. Check out Jonathan Horton and Justin Spring on the high bar. Holy holy HOLY shit.

[ManM]

I'm watching the USA play men's basketball against Angola. I miss the Dream Team so much. All these guys seem to do is play nasty defense and dunk in transition. Where is the half court brilliance? Where is the lights out shooting? I demand perfection! These folks can't even make free throws. :(

Oh, who am I kidding.
We are destroying Angola.
U-S-A!

[Stormlight]

*sigh* Maybe...one day SOON we'll win a medal...

Can we have one, too? :sadcheer:

[LadyShea]

The US high bar routines were fucking phenomenal. I almost peed my pants. Bronze is very respectable considering the loss of 2 team members and use of alternates. Way to go men's gymnastics team!

[LadyShea]

Where are the Australians here? You have some chest thumping to do!

[Zehava]

I'm watching the USA play men's basketball against Angola. I miss the Dream Team so much. All these guys seem to do is play nasty defense and dunk in transition. Where is the half court brilliance? Where is the lights out shooting? I demand perfection! These folks can't even make free throws. :(

Oh, who am I kidding.
We are destroying Angola.
U-S-A!

There is speculation that softball was removed from future Olympics due to the dominance of the US team. I can only hope that the same thing happens with basketball.

[Julie]

Woot! we still have no medals! Go Canada!!

[Dingfod]

Woot! we still have no medals! Go Canada!!Wait about 18 months, Canada will get more than their share then, I'll bet.

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

The US high bar routines were fucking phenomenal. I almost peed my pants. Bronze is very respectable considering the loss of 2 team members and use of alternates. Way to go men's gymnastics team!
I was surprised Horton did a triple twist, rather than a triple back. And then Spring did a triple back. :^^

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

*screams loudly*

Shawn, Nastia, Alicia, and Bridget! We'll really miss Memmel, and Peszek would definitely have helped.

(not like I've been waiting for this night for 3 years... no sirree... :innocent: )

[GodPossessed]

PHELPS!!!1111!!!! 11 gold medals!!11!!!

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

Congrats to China.


:tremble:

[Deadlokd]

Where are the Australians here? You have some chest thumping to do!

Nuh. :ziplip:








But I've seen what Australia has. Go Aussie!
:psst:

[ManM]

By the way, for those wondering why the swimming world records are being destroyed, blame Speedo:

http://www.dailytech.com/Speedos%20TechnoSwimsuit%20Ignites%20Olympic%20Controversy/article12636.htm

The LZR Racer breathes high tech. Speedo designed the suit with input from NASA, ran tests on more than 100 different fabrics, and conducted body scans of world-class swimmers. The ultra-thin suit material repels water, reduces muscle oscillations, and lowers hydrodynamic drag by up to 10%. The individual panels are ultrasonically welded together, rather than stitched. Speedo even claims it increases a swimmer's oxygen efficiency. It can take 30 minutes for a swimmer to struggle into it and, once on, shoehorns the body into a more aerodynamic shape.

The first time the suit was put on in an official meet, three world records were broken.

[godfry n. glad]

I blame Speedo for many other egregious transgressions against hapless victims of fashion. This would merely be icing.

[Dingfod]

PHELPS!!!1111!!!! 11 gold medals!!11!!!Boy, that Fred Phelps surprises the hell out of me; one minute he's protesting a Boy Scout funeral, the next, winning gold medals in Beijing.

[BigBlue2]

Where are the Australians here? You have some chest thumping to do!Well, our female swimmers are handing out one butt-kicking a day. 5 gold medals so far and all of them won by our female swimmers. The rest of the team needs to pull its finger out and get some bling.

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Congratulations to Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson!!! Who finished 1 & 2 despite heavily biased scores in the first two rotations!

I love them both, and I am SO happy Nas finally has an AA gold!! In 2005 at the Worlds, Chellsie Memmel beat her for the gold by .001. In 2007, Shawn got gold and Nastia was fifth (tie for bronze).

[wildernesse]

Thank you for previously noting that the commentators for the women's gymnastics all need to be beaten with sticks.

[wei yau]

The gymnastics commentators are awful, but from what I understand, they are typically awful.

[GodPossessed]

PHELPS!!!1111!!!! 11 gold medals!!11!!!Boy, that Fred Phelps surprises the hell out of me; one minute he's protesting a Boy Scout funeral, the next, winning gold medals in Beijing.

No kidding! I loved him in the old Mission Impossible.

[Uthgar the Brazen]

Good job, Mongolia! (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/judo/news?slug=ap-mongoliasfirstgold&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[Dingfod]

I didn't know mare milking was an Olympic sport.

[Legs]

more for you amerikins to be proud of

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2008/olympics/2008/08/15/liukin.johnson.allaround.ap/T1_0814_nastia.jpg

[BigBlue2]

What a swim by Grant Hackett last night - 14:38 in the 1500m, bloody hell. :bow: :notworthy:

Fingers crossed he can repeat this in the final tomorrow.

[Legs]

Woman wrestler guarantees Canada (http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/sports/beijing2008/story.html?id=011add43-0ba4-4c53-b05f-03c67cf1eb69) its first medal

[Dingfod]

Phelps photo finish in the 100 meter butterfly. (http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/stories/2008/08/15/phelps_7th_olympics_medal.html)

[ceptimus]

Currently the gold medal count is:

China 32
USA 19
UK 11

Take away the 8 gold medals won by that one swimmer guy and we'd be joint second! :pleased:

[Uthgar the Brazen]

How many does China have after you take away the gymnastics medals they got by cheating?

[Legs]

I think Canada has 3 now.

[Julie]

We have 2 gold 1 silver and 3 bronze :D

Much better than a few days ago!

[godfry n. glad]

Here is Overall Medal Standings (http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml).

[Watser?]

Jamaica is almost as high as the Netherlands :faint:

[godfry n. glad]

Jamaica is almost as high as the Netherlands :faint:

Just what is it you are referencing here? "Almost as high?"

[Anastasia Beaverhausen]

Poor Cheng Fei! :(

[godfry n. glad]

Poor Cheng Fei! :(

What? Is one headed to the firing squad?

[fragment]

The kiwis finally picked up a few medals the other night. Rowing, cycling and shot put.

[Ensign Steve]

I saw the shotput lady. She has 2 color hair! :stunned:

Misty May (women's volleyball) played for my school. :^^

[Watser?]

Jamaica is almost as high as the Netherlands :faint:

Just what is it you are referencing here? "Almost as high?"

You saying there is no medal for that?

[Stormlight]

:giggle:

[Dingfod]

Gooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!

U.S. Women's Soccer wins 3rd gold medal.

[ManM]

Who has the worlds greatest athelete? We do! (http://www.pjstar.com/sports/x590308555/Clay-is-golden-for-USA-in-decathlon)
http://www.pjstar.com/archive/x560276205/g1130b9e81c8850e9b5536ccead141db97fdbf9dc5bae89.jpg
U-S-A! U-S-A!

[Dingfod]

Now that the 2008 Beijing Olympics are over, it's time to start thinking about the 2012 London Olympics. They're getting ready to sweep at least one medal category. (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1604858.ece)

[godfry n. glad]

Jamaica is almost as high as the Netherlands :faint:

Just what is it you are referencing here? "Almost as high?"

You saying there is no medal for that?

If there isn't, there should be....it'd give new meaning to "Go for the gold!"

Next time, summer Olympics in Aculpoco!!!!

I see a whole new frontier in competition....

[godfry n. glad]

Now that the 2008 Beijing Olympics are over, it's time to start thinking about the 2012 London Olympics. They're getting ready to sweep at least one medal category. (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1604858.ece)

Oh, I dunno....

The Canuckistanis have plenty of bogs, they just don't have too many who are crazy enough to practice in them. They'll need to find a few crazy Finnistani immigrants to compete for them.

[Dingfod]

Michael Phelps was a fast swimmer when he was very young (http://bumpshack.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/phelps_sperm.jpg).

[Dingfod]

Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming champ, smoked pot. (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/view/2009_02_03_Michael_Phelps_betrays_himself_and_his_admirers/srvc=sports&position=also)

[godfry n. glad]

Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming champ, smoked pot. (http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/columnists/view/2009_02_03_Michael_Phelps_betrays_himself_and_his_admirers/srvc=sports&position=also)

Yeah, and so fucking what?

Rothlisberger rides motorcycles without his helmet.

Baseball players shoot up steroids.

I'm more concerned about Phelps' bad alcohol habits. That kind of shit can kill not only him, but others as well.

[Dingfod]

I put it in the chest thumping thread for a reason.

[Smilin]

:sisfight::chase::3dkick: