Let's talk Olympics !

[rodney727]

Despite the fact that mother Russia is now the butt of now many jokes.. Who's going to win more gold? What's your favorite event? For me it's curling!

[Max 86]

Hopefully the attention can be directed to the athletes and the competitions instead of all the lousy setup by the host nation. Downhill skiing events are my favorites. Some speed skating too.

[rodney727]

Well the host nation will get what it Putin to it! I do feel sorry for the athletes that have to endure 3rd world conditions just to represent their country.

[Missouri_Rebel]

I'd be happy if they would start showing the events more in their entirety instead of constantly breaking away for the multitude of heartfelt stories they present. Everyone has a story. I want to see the events.

[CGGrognard]

Looking forward to the snowboarding events myself!

[Curtis Lemay]

For years I always thought that Figure Skating was called that due to the shape of the female skaters. I was sure Dorothy Hamill was going to win because she obviously had the best one (and she won!). Only much later did I learn that it referred to the figures they drew on the ice with their skates. Go figure! It's still a nice bit of soft porn for broadcast TV though - and they don't even draw those figures anymore.

[rodney727]

Figure skating yes my wife loves that so I must watch. Hey UK do you send anyone to the Olympics ? As I'm watching this I'm glad that Russia will never be allowed again to host. Canada looks strong this year.

[warspite1]

Yes we always send a small team to the Winter Olympics. We are targeting between 3 - 7 medals. 4 medals is our record for one WinterGames (Chamonix, France 1924).

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Despite the fact that mother Russia is now the butt of now many jokes.. Who's going to win more gold? What's your favorite event? For me it's curling!

Norway ofc [;)
4x10km cross country for men.
4x5km cross country for women.
Curling.

(That should be 3 golds for "us" hehe)



Terje

[Jamm]

ORIGINAL: Missouri_Rebel

I'd be happy if they would start showing the events more in their entirety instead of constantly breaking away for the multitude of heartfelt stories they present. Everyone has a story. I want to see the events.

+1,... and also the multitudes of commercials

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Yes we always send a small team to the Winter Olympics. We are targeting between 3 - 7 medals. 4 medals is our record for one WinterGames (Chamonix, France 1924).

I am constantly surprised that UK remain so weak at the Winter Olympics.

I have begin to wonder if it is a conscious effort to avoid getting good at any event that participate in the winter games. [;)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Yes we always send a small team to the Winter Olympics. We are targeting between 3 - 7 medals. 4 medals is our record for one WinterGames (Chamonix, France 1924).

I am constantly surprised that UK remain so weak at the Winter Olympics.

I have begin to wonder if it is a conscious effort to avoid getting good at any event that participate in the winter games. [;)]

warspite1

Why so? Apart from a bit of Scotland we are not exactly inundated with snow.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Yes we always send a small team to the Winter Olympics. We are targeting between 3 - 7 medals. 4 medals is our record for one WinterGames (Chamonix, France 1924).

I am constantly surprised that UK remain so weak at the Winter Olympics.

I have begin to wonder if it is a conscious effort to avoid getting good at any event that participate in the winter games. [;)]

warspite1

Why so? Apart from a bit of Scotland we are not exactly inundated with snow.

Many sports included that do not require snow.

I've noticed that many countries that traditionally have not have had much participation in the Winter Olympics have increased their participation in recent events. UK is a nation with many great athletes and UK usually do very well during the summer games so I've expected more from them.

Could it be that in UK tradition is so important that few try new (winter) sports and, if so, could that be the reason that UK is not stronger during the winter games?

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm



I am constantly surprised that UK remain so weak at the Winter Olympics.

I have begin to wonder if it is a conscious effort to avoid getting good at any event that participate in the winter games. [;)]

warspite1

Why so? Apart from a bit of Scotland we are not exactly inundated with snow.

Many sports included that do not require snow.

I've noticed that many countries that traditionally have not have had much participation in the Winter Olympics have increased their participation in recent events. UK is a nation with many great athletes and UK usually do very well during the summer games so I've expected more from them.

Could it be that in UK tradition is so important that few try new (winter) sports and, if so, could that be the reason that UK is not stronger during the winter games?

warspite1

Yes and those not involving snow have given us our best results (as far as I know - although I am no expert) e.g. 3 Ice Skating Golds when I was growing up (Curry 76, Cousins 80 and Torvill and Dean 84(?)).

The advent of the lottery (and the funding it provides) has seen an upturn in fortunes at the Summer games and it is hoped this will happen at Sochi - hence the 3-7 target.

[rodney727]

Curling will be up in the air. It truly is a game of strategy.

ORIGINAL: terje439

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Despite the fact that mother Russia is now the butt of now many jokes.. Who's going to win more gold? What's your favorite event? For me it's curling!

Norway ofc [;)
4x10km cross country for men.
4x5km cross country for women.
Curling.

(That should be 3 golds for "us" hehe)



Terje

[rodney727]

Ok thanks and let's hope you and the UK reach your goal.

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: Orm

ORIGINAL: warspite1


warspite1

Why so? Apart from a bit of Scotland we are not exactly inundated with snow.

Many sports included that do not require snow.

I've noticed that many countries that traditionally have not have had much participation in the Winter Olympics have increased their participation in recent events. UK is a nation with many great athletes and UK usually do very well during the summer games so I've expected more from them.

Could it be that in UK tradition is so important that few try new (winter) sports and, if so, could that be the reason that UK is not stronger during the winter games?

warspite1

Yes and those not involving snow have given us our best results (as far as I know - although I am no expert) e.g. 3 Ice Skating Golds when I was growing up (Curry 76, Cousins 80 and Torvill and Dean 84(?)).

The advent of the lottery (and the funding it provides) has seen an upturn in fortunes at the Summer games and it is hoped this will happen at Sochi - hence the 3-7 target.

[warspite1]

Well there is a good medal hope gone [:(] Two snowboarders in the slopestyle final, but our main man Billy Morgan crashed on both runs.... Jamie Nicholls finished 6th. Oh well, well done for making the final lads [:)]

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Curling will be up in the air. It truly is a game of strategy.

Indeed, but I have faith in the pants of the Norwegian mens team


One gold, one silver and one bronze for Norway today, not too bad.


Terje

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: terje439

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Curling will be up in the air. It truly is a game of strategy.

Indeed, but I have faith in the pants of the Norwegian mens team


One gold, one silver and one bronze for Norway today, not too bad.


Terje

warspite1

You have "faith in the pants of Norwegian men" .... okaaaaaayyyyyy....[;)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: terje439

ORIGINAL: rogo727

Curling will be up in the air. It truly is a game of strategy.

Indeed, but I have faith in the pants of the Norwegian mens team


One gold, one silver and one bronze for Norway today, not too bad.


Terje

warspite1

Oh, and congrats on the medal haul - what are Norway targeting?