tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jul 30, 2012 4:33pm
why doesn't the US field anyone in the lower weightlifting classes? We don't have anyone that size that can compete?
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vball10set
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Jul 30, 2012 5:10pm
Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?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?
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jul 30, 2012 5:14pm
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)
She went down! (lol)
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jul 30, 2012 5:19pm
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.vball10set;1237215 wrote:Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?
tk421
Posts: 8,500
Jul 30, 2012 5:20pm
I'm so disappointed in London weather, the late beach volleyball matches the women are wearing shirts and long pants. 
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Jul 30, 2012 6:39pm
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.
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.
mcburg93
Posts: 3,167
Jul 30, 2012 7:28pm
When does the wrestling start? I thought I read it was on the 3rd but not sure.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Jul 30, 2012 8:17pm
Here's a complete searchable schedule of every single Olympic event.mcburg93;1237293 wrote:When does the wrestling start? I thought I read it was on the 3rd but not sure.
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/schedule
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 30, 2012 8:33pm
Wrestling 8/5 - 8/12
mcburg93
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Jul 30, 2012 8:44pm
repsFab1b;1237354 wrote:Wrestling 8/5 - 8/12
rmolin73
Posts: 4,278
Jul 30, 2012 8:48pm
ThanksFly4Fun;1237336 wrote:Here's a complete searchable schedule of every single Olympic event.
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/schedule
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Jul 30, 2012 10:15pm
loved the "missy franklin wins gold" today show promo minutes before nbc aired the race
http://deadspin.com/5930359/nbc-runs-today-promo-spoiling-outcome-of-race-they-were-about-to-air?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
http://deadspin.com/5930359/nbc-runs-today-promo-spoiling-outcome-of-race-they-were-about-to-air?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Jul 30, 2012 10:24pm
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.
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.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jul 30, 2012 10:37pm
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:
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gut
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Jul 30, 2012 11:10pm
To be fair, even some of these failures are maneuvers the average person couldn't remotely attempt.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:
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.
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WebFire
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Jul 30, 2012 11:13pm
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"?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.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
Jul 30, 2012 11:18pm
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.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jul 30, 2012 11:23pm
I don't think that chinese gymnast has any nuts. He sounds like a fruit.
tk421
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Jul 30, 2012 11:30pm
I'm sure they would have shown the women, medal or not.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 30, 2012 11:51pm
GB men's gymnastics just got fucked.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jul 30, 2012 11:59pm
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.
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.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 31, 2012 12:42am
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.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Jul 31, 2012 6:51am
No she's playing water polo right nowvball10set;1237215 wrote:Did Holly Mangold compete yet in the women's hvwt division?
brutus161
Posts: 1,686
Jul 31, 2012 7:14am
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?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jul 31, 2012 8:23am
Think how big she'd big if she weren't swimming all day!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?