I love the "theater" of them; the drama and the individual athlete's stories.
I hope to watch the events without being interrupted by any terrorist news but I have to admit I'm worried that something bad will happen during the Games.
There appears to be a new event in the Sochi games: two-man freestyle defecation. I believe that is why two commodes are placed in each stall with directions not to flush used toilet paper. Winners will receive light bulbs, which are apparently more scarce than gold medals.
There appears to be a new event in the Sochi games: two-man freestyle defecation. I believe that is why two commodes are placed in each stall with directions not to flush used toilet paper. Winners will receive light bulbs, which are apparently more scarce than gold medals.
On a serious note, I do enjoy the Winter Olympics, watching it as I type in fact. Ladies Ice Hockey!!! Nice
Big news for England. They got their first Winter Olympic medal. A bronze medal to Jenny Jones in Slopestyle Snowboarding. Yogi, a new sport for your boys.
Anyone see the wardrobe malfunction? One of the speed skaters unzipped her jacket at the end of the race. Apparently she forgot she didn't have a shirt on underneath.
Anyone see the wardrobe malfunction? One of the speed skaters unzipped her jacket at the end of the race. Apparently she forgot she didn't have a shirt on underneath.
Anyone see the wardrobe malfunction? One of the speed skaters unzipped her jacket at the end of the race. Apparently she forgot she didn't have a shirt on underneath.
Back to reality. I think the most thrilling event is the Downhill (men or women). Reckless Abandon is a good description. I can't imagine the burn in the thighs when holding those turns. Imagine going 80 mphs in a car, hitting a tight turn that is banked AWAY from you with no guard rail. NUTZ.
Big news for England. They got their first Winter Olympic medal. A bronze medal to Jenny Jones in Slopestyle Snowboarding. Yogi, a new sport for your boys.
Well we did get our first snowfall of the year the other night, not enough to get the boards out though....
Well done to Team USA for beating Russia in the hockey. What a great game it was!!
Yes it was. We watched it yesterday morning. It took a little adjustment as my son and I are huge fans of Malkin. The USA got a good break on the unmoored net, but the game was a good example of athletic competition at its finest.
I saw it Nicky. Damn I was happy we beat the Russians and then we kicked Slovenia's ass the next day. More than anything I just wanted to beat Putin on his home ice I hate that bastard
Love the Winter Olympics, much more than the summer games. Did anybody see the U.S vs Russia hockey game?
I saw a replay. I'm not familiar with hockey rules. When I saw the shoot out I thought that the Russians scored more goals than the US. Was that right?
Love the Winter Olympics, much more than the summer games. Did anybody see the U.S vs Russia hockey game?
I saw a replay. I'm not familiar with hockey rules. When I saw the shoot out I thought that the Russians scored more goals than the US. Was that right?
They thought they had a third goal with five minutes left to go but it was taken back because the net was dislodged. We ended up beating them in the shoot out since no one scored in OT.
The USA lady hockey players are going great guns also, although I believe they will face Canada in the final, which is no easy task!!
This will be a hard-fought game. It's rare that you see an athletic contest among women where both teams passionately hate each other. This will be such a game. It may make Ohio State/Michigan football look like a tea party.
The USA lady hockey players are going great guns also, although I believe they will face Canada in the final, which is no easy task!!
This will be a hard-fought game. It's rare that you see an athletic contest among women where both teams passionately hate each other. This will be such a game. It may make Ohio State/Michigan football look like a tea party.
Right up my street then. I will look forward to it, and that has nothing to do with my new found crush on Hillary Knight
The exchange between the Russian press corps and the Russian head coach was surreal and underscores the extent to which this loss ripped the heart from a nation and how the coach's life is shattered. The phrase "It's just a game" doesn't apply to Russian hockey 2014.
I feel for the U.S. women's hockey team. They had it within within their grasp but could not hang on. Their experience was a microcosm of what it's like to be a Cleveland sports fan.
I feel for the U.S. women's hockey team. They had it within within their grasp but could not hang on. Their experience was a microcosm of what it's like to be a Cleveland sports fan.
Hats off to the Canadian team though. When the gold medal appeared out of reach, they played their collective best, and those moments define champions. This loss unfortunately will haunt the hardworking American women for the rest of their lives. I hope those who make the 2018 team can bring home a gold to take some of the sting out of the loss.
While watching the Olympics, I could not tell who was from what country based on their uniforms. Some of them were different, but I did not observe any overt uniform logo that designated the nation they represented.
While watching the Olympics, I could not tell who was from what country based on their uniforms. Some of them were different, but I did not observe any overt uniform logo that designated the nation they represented.
How true. You wonder if the uniform design is tied to corporate/logo money. The company making the uniform somehow has their product design identified. In Snowboard Cross the racers were wearing different colored bibs. This was probably necessary to identify any racer who violated a rule (if there were rules).
Yeah, they all do look alike. Still I am enjoyong them more than I though I would. Sochi so far has been ok. US hockey teams both male and female broke my heart. Men quit against finland for the bronze
I wasn't expecting the US team to beat Canada, which is clearly the best in the world. If Canada gets a lead on you the way they play defense, you're pretty much done.
But playing for bronze wasn't apparently a motivation for the American team.
I don't watch a lot of the winter olympics, but it looks as though Sochi overcame some early flaws to give the world a good, safe showing.
Overall a good winter olymipcs. I watched a lot of hockey, soome skiing and snowboarding events. I was especially npressed by women's hockey...but for the love of God.... ICE DANCING IS NOT A SPORT!
