Thread: 2012 Olympics
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08-15-12 02:44 #19
Posts: 1740USA wins most golds, most medals
American Exceptionalism is alive and well.
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
United States of America 46 29 29 104
People's Republic of China 38 27 23 88
Russian Federation 24 26 32 82
Great Britain 29 17 19 65
Germany 11 19 14 44
Japan 7 14 17 38
Australia 7 16 12 35
France 11 11 12 34
Republic of Korea 13 8 7 28
Italy 8 9 11 28
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08-07-12 12:02 #18
Posts: 1017Hot babe
Lola Jones of the US in the 100 meters hurdles, she was the favorite in Beijing but took a spill. She might not be the favorite this time but I am pulling for her.
After a long absence, the US men has strong contenders in the 800, 1500 & 5000 meters. Like Toymann said, Ford is making a comeback.
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08-07-12 11:00
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08-07-12 02:38 #17
Posts: 823The American Spirit!
Originally Posted by Black Shirt [View Original Post]
Ps. What planet do you live on idiot. Ford rocks and now rules in the US. Japan? IALOTFLMAO!
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08-07-12 01:50 #16
Posts: 51Campazzo's cheap shot to Carmelo's groin
Argentine guard Facundo Campazzo's third quarter cheap shot at Carmelo Anthony's groin while he's launching a 3-pointer was pretty bad. I don't think I've ever seen or heard of anyone intentionally doing that in an organized (not a pickup game) basketball game. Since it's likely that the USA and Argentina will meet again, the second game could get interesting because you know there's going to be pay back.
On another sport, I'm not a big fan of soccer (futbol) since I usually get bored, but the USA vs. Canada women's game had me captivated like no other game that I've seen. I just hope the gold medal game with Japan is just as exciting.
Sexiest Olympian, other than the entire Dutch women handball and field hockey team, I'd give a vote to USA soccer player Sydney Leroux.
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08-06-12 19:12 #15
Posts: 1017Sexier than Angela Jolie,
Is Hope Solo, the US women's soccer goalie.
To be more speedy, I will be increasing my intake of plantains & black beans. Amazngly, no US men in the 400 metres final, an event that they have dominated forever. That is quite similar to the US losing the automobile industry to Japan. I think the US has outsourced the sprints to the Carribean and Central America
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08-06-12 16:04 #14
Posts: 1885Biomechanics, inate ability, desire, etc.
I think that with Bolt, you are seeing the current, ultimate sprinting machine. At 6' 5", he towered over the field. However, if you look at him standing alone, he doesn't look disproportionately tall. He looks like a sprinter. If all else (cadence, in particular) is the same, between two sprinters, the longer stride should cover more distance in the same time or the same distance in a shorter time.
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08-06-12 15:38 #13
Posts: 311Originally Posted by Black Shirt [View Original Post]
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08-05-12 20:31 #12
Posts: 1017Track & field trivia
Even as the world celebrate and billions of people are watching the games, this thread is more dead than my cock.
Anyway, back to the main topic. Usain Bolt has done again in magnificent style. It might have been the fastest race ever with 5 or 6 people breaking 10 seconds.
I have been following Olympic track & field since I was a kid. When it comes to running, it has been dominated by athletes of African heritage since the 70s. Here is where it becomes interesting. In the sprints (100m. 200, 400m) , they have been dominated by black athletes from North America (US & Canada) and the Carribean. Borzov from Russia, Fredericks from Namibia, Christie from GB, and a few others are exceptions. On the other hand, the middle and long distances are dominated by Black athletes from continental Africa with a few exceptions like the winner in London, Farah of the GB. North Africans (Morrocco, Tunisia, Algeria) did put a dent for about 12 years, but Kenya and Etophia has controlled the races. 800m upwards to the marathon.
Both sexes displayed the same phenomon. So what gives, is it a preference of events from a physical, cultural or social perspective? Anybody has an answer, since you all are avid students and admirers of the human anatomy.
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08-04-12 17:46 #11
Posts: 2808Didn't she work with Daisy and Jessica for awhile?
Originally Posted by Esten [View Original Post]
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08-04-12 16:58 #10
Posts: 1740Originally Posted by Gato Hunter [View Original Post]
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08-04-12 15:51 #9
Posts: 2808USA v Argentina basketball
I will be en casa (Jax's apt) and the game shall be on for any who wish to come by.
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08-03-12 05:50 #8
Posts: 1017Can anyone confirm
Just finish watching some women's gymnastics. Was that Michelle Obama that won the all-around gold medal. My Thai does not allow me to understand what the commentators are saying.
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07-31-12 17:05 #7
Posts: 1017Swim babes
Almost all are very attractive and have great bodies, but somehow, they are not sexy to me. But still great to look at.
I missed the Chinese medal hostesses in Beijing. Now, there were alot stunners there.
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07-30-12 19:27 #6
Posts: 349Originally Posted by Daddy Rulz [View Original Post]
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07-30-12 09:48 #5
Posts: 2808Shocker!
Spain falls in first round of futbal