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Post by ReneeW on Aug 6, 2012 10:16:45 GMT -6
I agree that to say Phelps is the best Olympian ever isn't quite fair. I feel that way because in some of the events (swimming, running) there are a number of races that athletes can compete in and receive a medal (see Bolt, Phelps, Missy Franklin etc.). But events like basketball, soccer, triathlon, boxing, fencing -- those athletes don't have the chance to compete a number of times and get a number of medals, they compete a number of times but can only win one medal. Know what I mean?
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Post by ReneeW on Aug 6, 2012 21:35:23 GMT -6
Another "old guy" Olympic gymnast -- anyone else catch this guy on the rings who is completely gray? And his first Olympics were in 1992 -- a full 20 years ago?? AMAZING. Makes me feel pretty wimpy that it's hard for me to even get to the gym or go for a run most days. What am I complaining about??!!?? This dude has gone through year after year after year of grueling hard-core work. Seriously impressive. Wow.
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Post by sarahisis on Aug 6, 2012 22:29:55 GMT -6
I was rooting for him!!!!
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 7, 2012 8:44:56 GMT -6
UGH the Prime time events really stink without swimming and gymnastics! I'm really not that excited about the rest of the track events. I wish there was a schedule where you could see what events are being shown. I would like to see the MN wrestlers Chas Betts and Ali Bernard. I'm looking forward to US Women's soccer in the gold medal match!
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Aug 7, 2012 8:54:55 GMT -6
I agree Lil. I like swimming, diving and gymnastics. not so much on the track stuff.
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Post by sarahisis on Aug 7, 2012 9:31:04 GMT -6
A lot of that other stuff is on during the day... I catch the weightlifting, boxing and some other things after lunch time. I love the track and field... I just wish they'd show more of the shotput, javelin, long jump, and high jump etc on primetime! I like the relays, where they pass off the baton, that's always intense And holy moly.. women's soccer yesterday!!! Go Abby!!
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Post by jrose on Aug 7, 2012 14:06:42 GMT -6
DD1 is really into the Equestrian. Made me wonder how they all got there horses there?!? I'm not as into it as I was last week although I do love watching track and field....it gets to be too late and I just want to go to bed! I wish I still had the tv in my room so I could just watch it in there!
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Aug 7, 2012 14:12:27 GMT -6
The horses take these big freight boxes on fedex airplanes over there. they're pretty roomy actually. looks better than the way they coop them up in trucks sometimes. the horses are treated well!
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Post by sarahisis on Aug 7, 2012 14:26:47 GMT -6
they probably got the Royal treatment!! hahahahaha
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Post by ReneeW on Aug 7, 2012 19:58:15 GMT -6
Wow, really enjoyed the women's beach volleyball tonight v China. They ROCK. Walsh & May -- A M A Z I N G . Can't wait to see them fight for the gold next.
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Post by sharon on Aug 7, 2012 20:07:40 GMT -6
Are they the ones that have been doing so well? I haven't been following but there's a beach volleyball duo that my son has been very excited about and they have apparently been doing very well.
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 7, 2012 20:38:21 GMT -6
It will be an all USA Women's Beach Volleyball gold medal match!!!! Both teams made it. Should be fun to watch. Anyone else disappointed in the US uniforms for the different sports? I loved the stars and stripes leos wore by Aly and Jordyn for gymnastics tonight. I also like the suits the women divers have worn with stars and stripes. Most of the other uniforms have been so plain compared to other years. I think the warm ups have been super neat compared to the gray prison looking jackets too.
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Post by sharon on Aug 7, 2012 20:41:11 GMT -6
When will that volleyball match be on!?! That's very exciting!
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Post by lilmermaid on Aug 7, 2012 20:49:28 GMT -6
I believe it's tomorrow night!
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Post by sharon on Aug 7, 2012 21:20:22 GMT -6
Was that Aly Raisman's first gold?
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