GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 30, 2012 12:06am
Bridget Franek from Crestwood clinched a spot on the Olympic team for steeplechase today. http://www.cleveland.com/olympics/index.ssf/2012/06/crestwoods_bridget_franek_qual.html
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jun 30, 2012 4:33am
I'm bummed Rob Meyers isn't trying to qualify again in the 1500. I believe he's retiring. Haven't gotten to talk to him. His dads getting older and pretty sure Robbie will be taking over the family farm.
Speedofsand
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Jun 30, 2012 9:32am
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 30, 2012 3:05pm
Galen Rupp's effort in the 5K was fantastic. Beating out Lagat and breaking Prefontaine's Olympic Trials record at Hayward Field is something I'm sure he will never forget.
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Con_Alma
Posts: 12,198
Jun 30, 2012 5:30pm
Bridget Frank is a power pacer who has always worked her tail off. I'm happy for her.
Speedofsand
Posts: 5,529
Jul 1, 2012 8:50pm
Go Dara Torres! 45 yr old hottie in the 50m freestyle.
Qualified 5th out of 154. Swimming in the semi-final next.
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edit; she just made it easily to the final tomorrow nite, 2nd in her semi-heat.
Qualified 5th out of 154. Swimming in the semi-final next.
[video=youtube;HYlgZDs2Z0s][/video]
edit; she just made it easily to the final tomorrow nite, 2nd in her semi-heat.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 1, 2012 8:59pm
I would get in the pool with her.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jul 1, 2012 9:07pm
Went to high school and ran track with Josh Schneider, who just finished fourth in the 50M freestyle. Was always one hell of an athlete and had a great college career swimming at UC. Cool to see someone local like that going for the Olympics.
Fab1b
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Jul 1, 2012 10:22pm
I still love Sacramone!!
karen lotz
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Jul 1, 2012 10:54pm
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Jul 1, 2012 11:00pm
^^ I lol'd when I saw that live.
Fab1b
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Jul 1, 2012 11:04pm
Ok this is the first time I ever watched the gymnastics trials, why the hell do they keep score? Only the top score qualifies, the rest is purely subjective??? That kinda sucks!
Speedofsand
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Jul 1, 2012 11:15pm
Somebody mad 'cause Alicia didn't make it. She looked good though.
GOONx19
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Jul 1, 2012 11:27pm
Lol. That guy's only job.karen lotz;1216632 wrote:
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 1, 2012 11:47pm
Speedofsand;1216661 wrote:Somebody mad 'cause Alicia didn't make it. She looked good though.
No no she didn't score high enough but 1 in the top 5 was replaced by 7 that would suck!
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Jul 2, 2012 12:36pm
Fab1b;1216648 wrote:Ok this is the first time I ever watched the gymnastics trials, why the hell do they keep score? Only the top score qualifies, the rest is purely subjective??? That kinda sucks!
Corruption is half the fun of international competition
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jul 2, 2012 12:46pm
[video=youtube;_VRdJAngOKk][/video]ts1227;1216982 wrote:Corruption is half the fun of international competition
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vball10set
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Jul 2, 2012 2:23pm
...and I think that's her dad/coach tooGOONx19;1216670 wrote:Lol. That guy's only job.
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Sonofanump
Jul 2, 2012 2:27pm
What channel is the woman's 100 sprint off on?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 2, 2012 2:31pm
Sonofanump;1217112 wrote:What channel is the woman's 100 sprint off on?
Not happening. One of them pulled out and conceded
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vball10set
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Jul 2, 2012 2:33pm
Sonofanump;1217112 wrote:What channel is the woman's 100 sprint off on?
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/trackandfield/story/_/id/8123148/2012-olympics-jeneba-tarmoh-not-doing-runoff-vs-allyson-felix-100-meter-spotMidstate01;1217120 wrote:Not happening. One of them pulled out and conceded
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Jul 2, 2012 4:02pm
Surprised no one yet has mentioned Nick Thoman (100 Back) from Cincinnati. I forget which HS he went to, but it wasn't a big name one (not St. X). I do remember losing to him quite a few times throughout HS and USS swimming.
Also had a few friends and other people I swam against or with at some point in the circle seeded heats. Ohio was well represented with the likes of Nick Thoman, Margo Geer, Adam Ritter, Mark Gangloff, David Mosko, Jenny Bradford and I'm sure there are some others I have missed or were in earlier heats (not televised).
Also, a friend from college, Ben True, did well on the track but didn't make the field.
As far as gymnastics go. I'm rooting for Gabby Douglas winning the gold over Jordyn Wieber. Gabby was more fun to watch and Jordyn spells her damn name with a y. And every time I see McKayla Maroney I think of sonic the hedge hog.
Also had a few friends and other people I swam against or with at some point in the circle seeded heats. Ohio was well represented with the likes of Nick Thoman, Margo Geer, Adam Ritter, Mark Gangloff, David Mosko, Jenny Bradford and I'm sure there are some others I have missed or were in earlier heats (not televised).
Also, a friend from college, Ben True, did well on the track but didn't make the field.
As far as gymnastics go. I'm rooting for Gabby Douglas winning the gold over Jordyn Wieber. Gabby was more fun to watch and Jordyn spells her damn name with a y. And every time I see McKayla Maroney I think of sonic the hedge hog.
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vball10set
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Jul 2, 2012 4:05pm
EUGENE, Ore. — Toledo Rogers graduate and elite high jumper Erik Kynard is officially a member of Team USA.
Kynard saw his dreams come to fruition when he cleared 7-foot-5 ¾ inches in the finals of the high jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Monday night.
Kynard finished second and will represent the U.S. at next month’s Olympics in London.
Competing in damp conditions, the 2009 Rogers graduate was one of only six competitors to clear 7-4 1/2. Only four cleared 7-5 3/4. The top three make the Olympic team
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Jul 2, 2012 7:22pm
I just saw the story abut the woman not wanting to do the run-off. Thank god she won't be racing individually as she obviously doesn't have a winners instinct. Anyone who backs down from a 1 on 1 race doesn't have what it takes. I don't think she should be on the relay either.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jul 2, 2012 8:19pm
I 100% agree flyfour. She looks like a poor sport and someone who is afraid. Her pouting mantality reminds me of of a spoiled brat who has never been told no. She says she doesnt want a run off or a coin flip. Well then what do you want? Do you want someone who ties you to give up or do you want the Olympics to just kick someone else out that deserves to go. GTFO and dont let her run in the relays either.