Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

This country gave me the opportunity to move here and keep 20 redneck hicks in work;) I came for the money. Thats what I thought at the time anyway. I didnt leave anything but a crap salary in the UK...

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

I think we've just moved up to third place in the medal table.

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Canada must have just won a shit load of medals today then :lol:

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Where I live and where I am from and born are two different things in my mind.

If Canada were playing someone I would cheer for them, if it's against England or GB, I would have to say I would cheer for where I was born.

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

I'm not a Canadian (unless you just filled the forms and added a stamp of approval for me :P)

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Half time then

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Oink- I'm a Seppo, and while you might be right that second isn't "glorified", it is used as an excuse that some judge or official simply didn't like Yanks. In other words, the American tradition is if you don't win, whinge.

Oakvillian- fouls in the final minutes of basketball are simply a part of the game, an accepted strategy.

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

My take
You dont win silver or bronze you have lost gold or silver.:ohmy:

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

I know. And that's my point. If it's acceptable to game the rules in basketball (which a deliberate foul most certainly is) then why is it not acceptable to game the rules of a badminton tournament? IMHO neither instance should be allowed, but that's another pointless debate entirely...

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

how lovely for you. I think finishing second or third in the world is a pretty remarkable achievement, myself. Having been a sportist of sorts in my youth (and shared in some extremely disappointing defeats as well as some stunningly unexpected victories) I don't believe there's any disgrace at all in finishing second or third, if you were beaten by a stronger athlete, or team of athletes, on the day.

There's more disappointment and feeling of letting down yourself, your team and your supporters if you didn't perform to the best of your ability, but if you "left it all out there" and still didn't win, then tant pis, and better luck next time.

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

+1:thumbup:

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

I think you have the answer to your badminton issue! :)

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Obviously my sarcasm isnt working today;)
Ive been beaten at the sport I used to play by a now 15 times world champion who at the end of the match congratulated me and said it wasnt an easy game.

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

got your wish, in the form of the womens soccer semi-final :thumbsup:

Re: Canadian Olympic 'athletes'.
 

Whenever I lose a game of pool in a pub, I always make a point of checking the cue for hitherto unseen faults, thereby robbing my opponent of some of his glory.

Am I entitled to an American passport?