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Jul 30, 2012 4:33 PM
why doesn't the US field anyone in the lower weightlifting classes? We don't have anyone that size that can compete?
Jul 30, 2012 4:33pm
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Jul 30, 2012 5:10 PM
tk421;1237182 wrote:why doesn't the US field anyone in the lower weightlifting classes? We don't have anyone that size that can compete?
Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?
Jul 30, 2012 5:10pm
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Jul 30, 2012 5:14 PM
I'm now a fan of woman's handball. Some chick just got lit up with a shot to the face.

She went down! (lol)
Jul 30, 2012 5:14pm
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Jul 30, 2012 5:19 PM
vball10set;1237215 wrote:Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?
no, I was watching the coverage of the lower weight classes. Can't believe we don't have anyone in a country our size that can compete.
Jul 30, 2012 5:19pm
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Jul 30, 2012 5:20 PM
I'm so disappointed in London weather, the late beach volleyball matches the women are wearing shirts and long pants. :(
Jul 30, 2012 5:20pm
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Jul 30, 2012 6:39 PM
Hoping that Phelps gets on track and takes the gold in the 200 Fly tomorrow. Could really give him a boost for the 200 IM and 100 Fly, which will both be even tougher for him.

Really can't believe that Lochte gave up the lead in the 4x100 relay, and then got 4th in the 200 Free today. Really thought he had a chance at 7 golds.

Missy Franklin is a machine, winning the 100 Back after just qualifying in the 200 Free. Really happy to see Grevers and Thoman do well also.
Jul 30, 2012 6:39pm
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Jul 30, 2012 7:28 PM
When does the wrestling start? I thought I read it was on the 3rd but not sure.
Jul 30, 2012 7:28pm
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Jul 30, 2012 8:17 PM
mcburg93;1237293 wrote:When does the wrestling start? I thought I read it was on the 3rd but not sure.
Here's a complete searchable schedule of every single Olympic event.

http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/schedule
Jul 30, 2012 8:17pm
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Jul 30, 2012 8:33 PM
Wrestling 8/5 - 8/12
Jul 30, 2012 8:33pm
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Jul 30, 2012 8:44 PM
Fab1b;1237354 wrote:Wrestling 8/5 - 8/12
reps
Jul 30, 2012 8:44pm
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Jul 30, 2012 8:48 PM
Fly4Fun;1237336 wrote:Here's a complete searchable schedule of every single Olympic event.

http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/schedule
Thanks
Jul 30, 2012 8:48pm
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Jul 30, 2012 10:24 PM
Yeah, I saw that, and was like, wow, epic fail there NBC. At least wait to the next segment. Hell of an assumption that most people already know.

I normally could care less about men gymnastics, but I am watching for the epic fails. Guess it is like a train wreck, can't turn away.
Jul 30, 2012 10:24pm
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Jul 30, 2012 10:37 PM
Side note, and not referring to this thread at all. I love how people watch the Olympics and pretend to know what the hell is going on in all these sports. Some chick today cheered like crazy after some event like they did an awesome job. The commentators then proceeded to talk about how awful it was and the score was terrible.:rolleyes:
Jul 30, 2012 10:37pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:10 PM
WebFire;1237522 wrote:Side note, and not referring to this thread at all. I love how people watch the Olympics and pretend to know what the hell is going on in all these sports. Some chick today cheered like crazy after some event like they did an awesome job. The commentators then proceeded to talk about how awful it was and the score was terrible.:rolleyes:
To be fair, even some of these failures are maneuvers the average person couldn't remotely attempt.

I wonder as far as gymnastics if it's just the pressure or if these routines are that hit and miss for some, like 50/50 in practice. I'd think they nail it consistently in practice, but nerves and fatigue make it a tough go under the lights.
Jul 30, 2012 11:10pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:13 PM
gut;1237562 wrote:To be fair, even some of these failures are maneuvers the average person couldn't remotely attempt.

I wonder as far as gymnastics if it's just the pressure or if these routines are that hit and miss for some, like 50/50 in practice. I'd think they nail it consistently in practice, but nerves and fatigue make it a tough go under the lights.
That's not really what I was getting at, but I've wondered the same. For one thing, they have to be nervous as hell. And like you said, even with practice and training, how often to they really "nail it"?
Jul 30, 2012 11:13pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:18 PM
I'm not sure if it's because of the poor performance in the finals, but NBC has really pushed back showing the conclusion of the gymnastics tonight. They showed the semi-finals of swimming before these. I gotta wonder if they had captured a medal, if they would have been shown a little bit earlier.
Jul 30, 2012 11:18pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:23 PM
I don't think that chinese gymnast has any nuts. He sounds like a fruit.
Jul 30, 2012 11:23pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:30 PM
I'm sure they would have shown the women, medal or not.
Jul 30, 2012 11:30pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:51 PM
GB men's gymnastics just got fucked.
Jul 30, 2012 11:51pm
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Jul 30, 2012 11:59 PM
Gymnastics judging is corrupt. There's always some sort of shennanigans going on it seems.

WTF is up with having to pay cash to appeal, and if you win you "get your cash back?" How do we know ALL the cash gets returned? What a bogus way of making a payoff seem legit.
Jul 30, 2012 11:59pm
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Jul 31, 2012 12:42 AM
gut;1237598 wrote:Gymnastics judging is corrupt. There's always some sort of shennanigans going on it seems.

WTF is up with having to pay cash to appeal, and if you win you "get your cash back?" How do we know ALL the cash gets returned? What a bogus way of making a payoff seem legit.

At national and world levels appeals cost cash even at HS events. I ref'd the NHSCA nationals for wrestling and it cost $50 to appeal there.
Jul 31, 2012 12:42am
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Jul 31, 2012 6:51 AM
vball10set;1237215 wrote:Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?
No she's playing water polo right now


Jul 31, 2012 6:51am
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Jul 31, 2012 7:14 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1237643 wrote:No she's playing water polo right now



I saw that, and I was like "Daaaaaaammmmmmmnnnnn, that's a big bitch!"

How does one stay that fat while swimming all day?
Jul 31, 2012 7:14am
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Jul 31, 2012 8:23 AM
brutus161;1237645 wrote:I saw that, and I was like "Daaaaaaammmmmmmnnnnn, that's a big bitch!"

How does one stay that fat while swimming all day?
Think how big she'd big if she weren't swimming all day!
Jul 31, 2012 8:23am