Posted: August 23, 2008 12:21 am
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Posted: August 23, 2008 12:29 am
What are we? Chopped liver? 
(ick...even typing "chopped liver" made me shudder
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(ick...even typing "chopped liver" made me shudder
)Posted: August 23, 2008 12:41 am
...I keel you!I've had to dodge this thread for two weeks now....
Posted: August 23, 2008 11:52 am
I only come in every other day or so to say "Free Tibet".
Posted: August 23, 2008 1:15 pm
As of noonish today CDT
1 United States 34 37 36 TOTAL=107
1 United States 34 37 36 TOTAL=107
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:03 pm
I have to say I'm disappointed...Archer Lorig to carry US flag at closing ceremony
Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Archer Khatuna Lorig has been selected the flag bearer for the United States at Sunday's closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Lorig was selected by captains of each sport of the US Olympic team.
"Being named the US flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony is almost like winning a gold medal, maybe even better," said Lorig. "I thought I could win a gold medal in competition, but I never thought I'd have this opportunity. I am truly, truly so proud to be an American citizen and part of the U.S. Olympic Team."
Lorig has represented three different countries in the Olympic Games. She represented the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she won the bronze medal in the team competition. She competed for Georgia at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Lorig immigrated to the United States and missed out on the 2004 Olympic Games as she was not yet a U.S. citizen. She received her citizenship in 2005 and competed in her fourth Olympic Games this year.
Lorig made it to the quarterfinals of the women's individual elimination round before falling to world record holder Yun Ok-Hee of Korea.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:05 pm
Nice piece in the paper today about Sheila Taormina, the first woman to compete in three different sports in the Olympics.
long url
1996 swimming, gold medal
2000 triathlon, sixth place
2004 triathlon, 23rd
2008 pentathlon, 19th
Considering a couple of her events, I'll give her credit for about 7 or 8 different sports.
long url
1996 swimming, gold medal
2000 triathlon, sixth place
2004 triathlon, 23rd
2008 pentathlon, 19th
Considering a couple of her events, I'll give her credit for about 7 or 8 different sports.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:21 pm
I thought it might be Phelps, but he is in EnglandBrown Eyed Girl wrote:I have to say I'm disappointed...Archer Lorig to carry US flag at closing ceremony
Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Archer Khatuna Lorig has been selected the flag bearer for the United States at Sunday's closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Lorig was selected by captains of each sport of the US Olympic team.
"Being named the US flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony is almost like winning a gold medal, maybe even better," said Lorig. "I thought I could win a gold medal in competition, but I never thought I'd have this opportunity. I am truly, truly so proud to be an American citizen and part of the U.S. Olympic Team."
Lorig has represented three different countries in the Olympic Games. She represented the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she won the bronze medal in the team competition. She competed for Georgia at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Lorig immigrated to the United States and missed out on the 2004 Olympic Games as she was not yet a U.S. citizen. She received her citizenship in 2005 and competed in her fourth Olympic Games this year.
Lorig made it to the quarterfinals of the women's individual elimination round before falling to world record holder Yun Ok-Hee of Korea.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:21 pm
Don't they usually pick an interesting human interest story, as opposed to someone that starred in the Games, or is that more for the opening ceremonies? Who were you thinking of?Brown Eyed Girl wrote:I have to say I'm disappointed...Archer Lorig to carry US flag at closing ceremony
Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Archer Khatuna Lorig has been selected the flag bearer for the United States at Sunday's closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Lorig was selected by captains of each sport of the US Olympic team.
"Being named the US flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony is almost like winning a gold medal, maybe even better," said Lorig. "I thought I could win a gold medal in competition, but I never thought I'd have this opportunity. I am truly, truly so proud to be an American citizen and part of the U.S. Olympic Team."
Lorig has represented three different countries in the Olympic Games. She represented the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she won the bronze medal in the team competition. She competed for Georgia at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Lorig immigrated to the United States and missed out on the 2004 Olympic Games as she was not yet a U.S. citizen. She received her citizenship in 2005 and competed in her fourth Olympic Games this year.
Lorig made it to the quarterfinals of the women's individual elimination round before falling to world record holder Yun Ok-Hee of Korea.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:31 pm
I didn't think it would be Phelps at all...the Olympics have been oversaturated with him. But I really thought Jason Lezak had one of the best (if not THE best) come from behind performance of a lifetime stories. To me that defines the Olympic spirit far more than someone competing for 3 different countries. I've always had issues with that.chippewa wrote:Don't they usually pick an interesting human interest story, as opposed to someone that starred in the Games, or is that more for the opening ceremonies? Who were you thinking of?Brown Eyed Girl wrote:I have to say I'm disappointed...Archer Lorig to carry US flag at closing ceremony
Beijing, China (Sports Network) - Archer Khatuna Lorig has been selected the flag bearer for the United States at Sunday's closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Lorig was selected by captains of each sport of the US Olympic team.
"Being named the US flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony is almost like winning a gold medal, maybe even better," said Lorig. "I thought I could win a gold medal in competition, but I never thought I'd have this opportunity. I am truly, truly so proud to be an American citizen and part of the U.S. Olympic Team."
Lorig has represented three different countries in the Olympic Games. She represented the Unified Team of the former Soviet Union at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, where she won the bronze medal in the team competition. She competed for Georgia at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Lorig immigrated to the United States and missed out on the 2004 Olympic Games as she was not yet a U.S. citizen. She received her citizenship in 2005 and competed in her fourth Olympic Games this year.
Lorig made it to the quarterfinals of the women's individual elimination round before falling to world record holder Yun Ok-Hee of Korea.
I think the human interest is mainly for the Opening Ceremonies.Dara Torres would have been my close second.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:36 pm
Lezak would have been a good choice. Phelps will be in London anyway, he's there as part of the closing ceremonies. Something about handing the summer games over to London. I would have guessed an UK athlete would be there, but many Phelps is just one of many.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:38 pm
Actually he's in London for "professional obligations", but London decided to include him in the hand off since he is there and since he did so much to hype up these Olympics.chippewa wrote:Lezak would have been a good choice. Phelps will be in London anyway, he's there as part of the closing ceremonies. Something about handing the summer games over to London. I would have guessed an UK athlete would be there, but many Phelps is just one of many.
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:43 pm
Holy Mary Mother of God, are they televising another ENTIRE marathon? I'd rather watch paint dry.
Back to football....
I'd rather watch paint dry.Back to football....
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:49 pm
Miles 18 thru 21 were some of the greatest sporting highlights I've ever seen. Hope SportsCenter shows it so I can get in on tape.Brown Eyed Girl wrote:Holy Mary Mother of God, are they televising another ENTIRE marathon?
Back to football....
I'm watching baseball
Posted: August 23, 2008 9:51 pm
I bet you can get the highlights on ESPN radio....that's real color commentary.chippewa wrote:Miles 18 thru 21 were some of the greatest sporting highlights I've ever seen. Hope SportsCenter shows it so I can get in on tape.Brown Eyed Girl wrote:Holy Mary Mother of God, are they televising another ENTIRE marathon?
Back to football....
I'm watching baseball
Posted: August 23, 2008 10:15 pm
<<< happy with our flag carrier - someone who came from "nowhere" to win three gold medals.
Dont miss the diving! 10m platform - wow - some of the most awesome dives I have ever seen!!!!
Dont miss the diving! 10m platform - wow - some of the most awesome dives I have ever seen!!!!
Posted: August 23, 2008 10:19 pm
I thought you'd be happy with that choice, Jenny. She definitely earned it.
Posted: August 23, 2008 10:37 pm
Yeah - still dont think they have figured what ingredients are going to go in the dish "stephanie rice" yet - they have been running competitionsBrown Eyed Girl wrote:I thought you'd be happy with that choice, Jenny. She definitely earned it.
Marathon? I watched it - the ending was quite inspiring - wont say who won - but USA is not that far out of it.
Posted: August 23, 2008 10:39 pm
Missed that, just switched back over to diving and now a little track & field.creeky wrote:Yeah - still dont think they have figured what ingredients are going to go in the dish "stephanie rice" yet - they have been running competitionsBrown Eyed Girl wrote:I thought you'd be happy with that choice, Jenny. She definitely earned it.
Marathon? I watched it - the ending was quite inspiring - wont say who won - but USA is not that far out of it.
Posted: August 23, 2008 10:40 pm
Did you see the last dives in the 10m??? pretty amazing ending to the competition!chippewa wrote:Missed that, just switched back over to diving and now a little track & field.creeky wrote:Yeah - still dont think they have figured what ingredients are going to go in the dish "stephanie rice" yet - they have been running competitionsBrown Eyed Girl wrote:I thought you'd be happy with that choice, Jenny. She definitely earned it.
Marathon? I watched it - the ending was quite inspiring - wont say who won - but USA is not that far out of it.