Thread: 2012 London Olympics

I want to ask about the TV spots starting the broadcast , are they made by TV stations or there is a single one provided by the organisers?
In our TV the spot shows black people running and then a white girl is taking aim with a bow lol .

I finally had an opportunity to view a segment of the competition last evening. The women's synchronized diving event.

As I'm sure you guys know, China won the gold, USA silver, Canada bronze, and Italia coming in 4th.

The dedication/teamwork and effort is amazing (to me anyway).

My hat is off to the two Chinese girls, absolutely outstanding performance throughout. They truly deserve the gold. The Canadian girls seemed a bit off with their timing on the board unfortunately, obviously causing the synchronization to be slightly off through the dive. but I'm sure they will do better in the future.

Congrats to all of them!

Originally Posted by Bluespade

I stand corrected. I pay little attention to the sport, but it was interesting. Either way, those ladies are pretty hardcore. Good stuff.

Cyclo-cross is the real tough cycling sport; 1 hour of cross country riding at 95% - 100% max heart rate, balls out on what amounts to a road racing bike with fatter tires.

Vos has been at the very top of CX, Road and Track her entire carreer; a cycling legend and probably the best female cyclist of all time.

We might also see her on the track this week, I'll have to check.

But if you want to watch some really exciting stuff, definately the velodrome: The Maddison and the sprinting. Watch out for Chris Hoy (Scotish); legs like tree trunks, has won pretty much everything!

Originally Posted by mutmekep

I want to ask about the TV spots starting the broadcast , are they made by TV stations or there is a single one provided by the organisers?
In our TV the spot shows black people running and then a white girl is taking aim with a bow lol .

Apparently the Olympics people (not London organisers) determine the feeds, and yes they are (*)(*)(*)(*)e! Lots of complaints here and our presenters apologising for them...

Did anyone see that little North Korean clean and jerk three times his body weight??? Unreal. The guy weighs 123 lbs and cleared 370. You don't see that everyday.

Originally Posted by kronikcope

Did anyone see that little North Korean clean and jerk three times his body weight??? Unreal. The guy weighs 123 lbs and cleared 370. You don't see that everyday.

Best Koreans are expected to do those things

Originally Posted by Angedras

I finally had an opportunity to view a segment of the competition last evening. The women's synchronized diving event.

As I'm sure you guys know, China won the gold, USA silver, Canada bronze, and Italia coming in 4th.

The dedication/teamwork and effort is amazing (to me anyway).

My hat is off to the two Chinese girls, absolutely outstanding performance throughout. They truly deserve the gold. The Canadian girls seemed a bit off with their timing on the board unfortunately, obviously causing the synchronization to be slightly off through the dive. but I'm sure they will do better in the future.

Congrats to all of them!

I just don't know. Yes, China won. But there is an argument to be made as to how their country is ran. When someone is told to dive for the state not asked, entire life is owned by the state toward the goal of being the best diver, and whole village can be killed by the state without the international community even knowing for failing to do so, the last thing you want is for them to win. It is bad enough to let them compete, you don't want to send the message that it is an acceptable formula for success. Maybe its just me. I salute the Chinese girl who spoke up, and I just hope China either embraces true freedom or goes the way of Stalin's Russia. International traders should be ashamed of their selves. For the wealth China has generated from allowing western industrialists access to their slave labor is the only reason this hasn't happened yet.*End of rant, but it needed to be said*

Originally Posted by Til the Last Drop

I just don't know. Yes, China won. But there is an argument to be made as to how their country is ran. When someone is told to dive for the state not asked, entire life is owned by the state toward the goal of being the best diver, and whole village can be killed by the state without the international community even knowing for failing to do so, the last thing you want is for them to win. It is bad enough to let them compete, you don't want to send the message that it is an acceptable formula for success. Maybe its just me. I salute the Chinese girl who spoke up, and I just hope China either embraces true freedom or goes the way of Stalin's Russia. International traders should be ashamed of their selves. For the wealth China has generated from allowing western industrialists access to their slave labor is the only reason this hasn't happened yet.*End of rant, but it needed to be said*

You may well be on to something Last Drop, I certainly wouldn't attempt to dispute your statement, as I have no in depth knowledge of life inside China.

Rather, my intent was to congratulate and recognize the accomplishment of all of the participants.

I would think, whether voluntary or under coercion, to excel at such a high level, would be rewarding for the athletes. And remains worthy of applause.

Regards

Originally Posted by kronikcope

Did anyone see that little North Korean clean and jerk three times his body weight??? Unreal. The guy weighs 123 lbs and cleared 370. You don't see that everyday.

I bet he knows the Hulk.

Originally Posted by micfranklin

I bet he knows the Hulk.

How someone can clean and jerk 3 times their body weight is beyond me. It's an amazing accomplishment. That guy would have made a scary Greco roman wrestler.