The Official XXIX Summer Olympics Thread

[BigPapaVol]

the worst 50 meters to run in all of racing come at the end of this race.

the gal running for the US last night would attest to that.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

His average for the hundred would have gotten him a 3.876 at 40 yards. I imagine that there is a possibility he could have squeezed in under 4s in the first 40, but not very likely. I am sure he would get under 4.1 in the 40 though.

How long does it take him to get to full speed off the start? 10-20 yards at least? He ain't running under a 4.1....

 

[rwemyss]

How long does it take him to get to full speed off the start? 10-20 yards at least? He ain't running under a 4.1....

Have you watched the guy run? If not, you shouldn't be so sure.

 

[KB5252]

So far the guy doesn't seem to have to dig too far in the tank. I will admit that I have only seen him in qualifiers though.

 

[chavisut]

Anybody see the 100m Hurdles women's race last night. Man, I felt bad for Lollo(sp) Jones.

 

[BigPapaVol]

Anybody see the 100m Hurdles women's race last night. Man, I felt bad for Lollo(sp) Jones.

that was painful, especially since she has some serious hotness potential.

 

[utvolpj]

Anybody see the 100m Hurdles women's race last night. Man, I felt bad for Lollo(sp) Jones.

the gal running for the US last night would attest to that.

I felt bad for both of them since they could taste the gold but came up empty. Although I would volunteer to console Ms Jones. :whistling:

 

[chavisut]

that was painful, especially since she has some serious hotness potential.

I didn't see one tear come down her face. I was surprised by that.

 

[KB5252]

At 26 wasn't this her first Olympics? Too bad sprinters have a shelf life.

 

[chavisut]

The women in the 400 got bronze didn't she?

 

[BigPapaVol]

I didn't see one tear come down her face. I was surprised by that.

she threw in the word 'sucks' and was pretty reasoned about it. Until the cameras caught her later under the stadium, where she appeared to be crying pretty hard. If she was, I can understand (especially since she's hot).

 

[BigPapaVol]

The women in the 400 got bronze didn't she?

yes

 

[KB5252]

she threw in the word 'sucks' and was pretty reasoned about it. Until the cameras caught her later under the stadium, where she appeared to be crying pretty hard. If she was, I can understand (especially since she's hot).

Saw that as well. You just had to feel horrible for her.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

Have you watched the guy run? If not, you shouldn't be so sure.

Yes.

 

[kev20]

 

[Vercingetorix]

They are seriously showing a gymnasics exhibition in prime time instead of actual competition?

 

[volfanbill]

it gave me one final chance to see Nastia, so I wasn't complaining.

On another note. Usain Bolt is just incredible. Sucks for the American getting DQ'ed though.

 

[vols kick balls]

There is a wet t shirt contest on right now.

 

[GAVol]

There is a wet t shirt contest on right now.

It could definitely get interesting.

 

[volmanbill]

That's some lame crap the Chinese vb team is pulling right now.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

There is a wet t shirt contest on right now.

I usually hate the two to three rounds it takes to get to the gold meal competition. In this case, I welcome the competition. My money is eastern Europe!!

 

[vader]

Gold for May and Walsh.

 

[volinbham]

Gold for May and Walsh.

They beat the "lawyer ball" playing Chinese.

That net serve rule is ridiculous not to mention the fake injury. Who does that Chinese player think she is - a soccer player?

 

[volinbham]

it gave me one final chance to see Nastia, so I wasn't complaining.

On another note. Usain Bolt is just incredible. Sucks for the American getting DQ'ed though.

Him getting DQ'ed actually won the US an extra medal.

 

[volinbham]

Wow, they gave old W a shout out for his inspiration to them. Who'd have thunk it?