Olympics!

[MAC_Whore]

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Originally Posted by *Stargazer* Michael Phelps needs to get excited more. Watching him jump around was getting me all worked up His body is a work of art.

But aren't those swimsuits with the stars the most unfortunate things ever? When they show a shot of the guys from the chest up, they look like they borrowed some swimsuits from the ladies. lol

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Originally Posted by florabundance I agree. I knew Beijing would have something amazing up their sleeves. Don't expect too much from London in 4 years time lol

It was nice to watch the opening ceremonies, but they really were over the top. It's unreasonable for each successive country to top the last. It's just too wasteful and expensive. Carbon footprint like a mofo.

Speaking of ceremonies: Need a drinking game? Just watch the closing ceremony and drink every time they say "Birds Nest"

 

[purrtykitty]

I've been watching the swimming and it's just awesome! I also enjoy watching Beach Volleyball.

 

[Mabelle]

My friend is competing in the track and field (he's a sprinter). His name is Hank Palmer, and he's representing Canada. Please wish him good luck. He's worked so hard, and has had a rough year (pulled muscles, he almost didn't make it due to injury). I'm SO proud of him, whatever the outcome is.

 

[*Stargazer*]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Whore But aren't those swimsuits with the stars the most unfortunate things ever? When they show a shot of the guys from the chest up, they look like they borrowed some swimsuits from the ladies. lol

Oh, they are! Not flattering at all. But, I sure enjoy the view when they drop the tops LOL

 

[rbella]

I have to say, I didn't mind after the men's 400 relay when Phelp's suit was unzipped and his behind was about to peep. Me likey!!!

My hubby made me a "Phelps Phan" t-shirt with a white tee and black marker. What a great supporter!

 

[Shaquille]

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Originally Posted by Mabelle My friend is competing in the track and field (he's a sprinter). His name is Hank Palmer, and he's representing Canada. Please wish him good luck. He's worked so hard, and has had a rough year (pulled muscles, he almost didn't make it due to injury). I'm SO proud of him, whatever the outcome is.

Canada hasn't gold any medals until today.. I hope your friend can get the first one. Good luck!!

 

[fafinette21]

I have been staying up late to watch the swimming and gymnastics those are my favourite events. I'm even excited for the next Olympics! Because over here we are already seeing commercials for the ones being held in BC 2 years from now. Then Canada will shine, unlike the summer.

 

[LuckyGirl3513]

Who watched gymnastics last night?? it was SO intense, i thought for sure we had it at one point.. Me and my roommates were all literally standing up like a foot from the tv..

Whats on tonight? When does track and field start again? Mabelle, im sure you know...SO cool about your friend

BTW, i found this new york times article about the documentary, sounds so interesting, im definitely gonna see it. I didnt realize Kerri Strug was involved!

 

[Mabelle]

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Originally Posted by LuckyGirl3513 Whats on tonight? When does track and field start again? Mabelle, im sure you know...SO cool about your friend

I don't know!! i'm a horrible friend. I know he's doing the 4x100meter relay, but i have no clue when it is. I went to the Olympic website, but so luck finding it on the events calender.

here's hank's profile on the cbc website. I must say, i laughed a lot at his picture. Look at the attitude he's giving lol.

Hank Palmer

Oh!! i just found it!! yayyyy.
The first heat is the 21st at 8:20 pm. The second is at 8:29. The final is the 22nd at 10:10.

The track and field events seem to start the 9th ??

this is what i found on the schedual The official website of the BEIJING 2008 Olympic Games

 

[Nox]

My events that I like to watch are gymnastics and track & field.

I am very surprised at how young all the Chinese gymnastic team members look...

 

[Shaquille]

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Originally Posted by Mabelle here's hank's profile on the cbc website. I must say, i laughed a lot at his picture. Look at the attitude he's giving lol. Hank Palmer

so cool though, lol.

 

[minakokanmuri]

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Originally Posted by Shaquille Canada hasn't gold any medals until today.. I hope your friend can get the first one. Good luck!!

yeah, canada isn't doing too well so far

wish your friend good luck for me!!

 

[purrtykitty]

Ya...the men's swimming has got to be the BEST thing about the Olympics!

 

[KikiB]

Well right now I'm busy rooting for Adam and Nathan in the all-around...also Anton Fokin, who did an INSANE parallel bars routine.

Men's swimming? Meh...it's all about diving (namely Alexandre Despatie). I stayed up til 1 AM watching diving and Arturo really was the downfall. I read on CBC that it was about how well Arturo dived, not about Alex.

 

[MxAxC-_ATTACK]

I like watching the diving and the gymnastics.

and ice skating and ski jumping in the winter olympics

my boyfriend is a gold metal winning archer, He could have gone to the Olympics. His mom blames me for him not going... (she's never said directly.. but I know she thinks it)

 

[darkishstar]

GOOOOO Michael Phelps! Though I wouldn't mind if Piersol or Lochte took the title either! Wow! US men swim is DOMINATING!

And watching gymnastics right now!

GO WOMEN'S BEACH VOLLEYBALL! Yaaaay, they beat Norway!

 

[user79]

That American swimmer, I think Phelps, wow he sure is a sight for sore eyes!! Damn, what a body!! *fans herself*

I should watch some more of the Olympics, I'm more of a winter games person, but there's gotta be some more hot men to oggle. Like Swedes! lol


Although I hope Roger Federer wins the mens tennis. He's been on an unlucky streak lately.

 

[MAC_Whore]

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Originally Posted by MissChievous That American swimmer, I think Phelps, wow he sure is a sight for sore eyes!! Damn, what a body!! *fans herself*..... I should watch some more of the Olympics, I'm more of a winter games person, but there's gotta be some more hot men to oggle. Like Swedes! lol Although I hope Roger Federer wins the mens tennis. He's been on an unlucky streak lately.

Phelps is physically formed to swim. He has the quintessential swimmer's body/build. You know, I'm guessing you don't find him hanging around Balitmore's inner harbour at the Cheesecake Factory very often. lol

I prefer the winters Olys, as well. I can't wait to see the Vancouver ones. I used to take ski holidays at Whistler all the time. Very pretty there.

I want to see Federer v. Nadal, version 2.0. Their Wimbledon match was spectacular.

 

[LeMacDiva]

I would love to see Phelps reach his goal of 8 gold medals in Beijing! He is truly the greatest swimmer the WORLD has seen!

Would also love to see a Federer v.s Nadal rematch!

Go Rodger Go! Don't let him take your number 1 spot!

 

[LuckyGirl3513]

I like Phelps obviously but i am starting to loooveee Lochte, hes definitely a cutie

Individual gymnastics tonight!! I hope they take home a gold...

FYI, the entire doucmentary is now on the Kleenex website! i havent had a chance to watch it yet but will definitely be checking it out during work tomorrow