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Link 02-11-2006 01:07 PM

All you sport-lovers on Ironworks -- and yeah, the optimist in me hopes that all of you regulars will respond with full enthusiasm -- will probably know that the Winter Olympics are currently on their way in Torino, Italy. Why, the first medals have already been given out. Not that any of you know of him, or you would have to have seen Jay Leno's show when he was a guest there, but Chad Hedrick has secured America's first gold medal by winning the 5000 meters in the men's speed skating event.

I'm proud to say that up until the last race the Dutchies were in silver and bronze position, but the Italians here (are there any?!) will be happy to hear that Enrico Fabris managed to push Carl Verheijen back into fourth place. Sven Kramer (only 19 years old, and skating his very first Olympic Games - also world record holder on the 5000 meters) did win silver medal though. Kudo's to him!!

I haven't followed other sports (only know that Sweden beat Russia in the women's ice hockey tournament with 3 to 1). Any sports you guys are watching?

Larry_OHF 02-11-2006 01:33 PM

<font color=skyblue>I really enjoyed Opening Ceramonies last night. My wife and I are mostly interested in the figure skating. Summer games, we were into the gymnastics. </font>

johnny 02-11-2006 03:09 PM

There's womens icehockey as well ????

Are they wearing full body protection are those cute minidresses like the figure skaters ?

Mack_Attack 02-11-2006 03:24 PM

Canada got a gold in moguls. Go go Canada. ;)

They are getting ready to play Italy in womens hockey. I fear for the Italians. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Link 02-11-2006 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnny:
There's womens icehockey as well ????

Are they wearing full body protection are those cute minidresses like the figure skaters ?

If they're women is undoubtedly debatable, my friend. They're most likely toothless old hags with scars all over their bodies.

(hopes he doesn't insult anyone here) :D

Sir Degrader 02-11-2006 04:19 PM

No, they don't look that bad. Women paid to work out and engage in physical exercise tend not to be that bad looking as a rule, especially if they wear as much padding as they do.

Sir Goulum 02-11-2006 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mack_Attack:
Canada got a gold in moguls. Go go Canada. ;)

They are getting ready to play Italy in womens hockey. I fear for the Italians. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

It wasn't that bad for them... only 16-0. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

I did even know they had medal events this early... I thought they were all usually later on.

Aelia Jusa 02-12-2006 05:08 PM

How stupid is mogul skiing? I was watching some of it last night. I mean, of course I appreciate the skill and athleticism required and all that, but really, it's silly! It's like the organisers got together and were all 'we need more events! The summer games are killing us!' 'Uh, how about more skiing things, you know, we could have, like, mounds of snow! And jumps! All in one!' 'Woah, jumps, AND mounds. Yeah, the punters will love that!'* [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

<font size=1>*Disclaimer: I couldn't be less interested in the actual tradition of moguls, so please do not feel the need to let me know. I'm sure it has a proud and noble history, probably one of the founding events in the popular winter olympics of ancient times.</font>

True_Moose 02-12-2006 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
How stupid is mogul skiing? I was watching some of it last night. I mean, of course I appreciate the skill and athleticism required and all that, but really, it's silly! It's like the organisers got together and were all 'we need more events! The summer games are killing us!' 'Uh, how about more skiing things, you know, we could have, like, mounds of snow! And jumps! All in one!' 'Woah, jumps, AND mounds. Yeah, the punters will love that!'* [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

<font size=1>*Disclaimer: I couldn't be less interested in the actual tradition of moguls, so please do not feel the need to let me know. I'm sure it has a proud and noble history, probably one of the founding events in the popular winter olympics of ancient times.</font>

Want to know what's worse but in the summer games? Synchronized diving. Biathlon always struck me as a weird sport too.

Sir Goulum 02-12-2006 07:11 PM

What's with this relay speed skating or whatever? They push off each other as they make changes? That just seems like a weird 'sport'.


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