20th Winter Olympics in Torino

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

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.

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)

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]

*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.

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]

*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.

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'.

02-11-2006, 01:07 PM	#1
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 40 Posts: 5,888	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? __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

02-11-2006, 01:33 PM	#2
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	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. __________________

02-11-2006, 03:09 PM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	There's womens icehockey as well ???? Are they wearing full body protection are those cute minidresses like the figure skaters ? __________________

02-11-2006, 03:24 PM	#4
Mack_Attack Osiris - Egyptian God of the Underworld Join Date: May 22, 2001 Location: Sherwoodpark,Alberta,Canada Age: 52 Posts: 2,929	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] __________________

02-12-2006, 05:08 PM	#8
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,867	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] *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. __________________

02-11-2006, 04:19 PM	#6
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 64 Posts: 2,871	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.

02-12-2006, 07:11 PM	#10
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 8,985	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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