Sochi 2014
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Now that is what's all about......and this pictures is just priceless and very emotional
Some of us know that athletes (although some get carried away with celebrations), do a lot for charity behind the scene, some more than others...they still manage to get a bad wrap for the on field/court antics
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Well, we are enjoying it.
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The performance level in sprinting is down to science and genetics.
The performance level in hockey is largely down to financial reasons similar to golf, tennis, formula 1 and these winter Olympic sports. Minority games played by a privileged few.
Sprinting is accessible to all.
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It is a statement of fact although the reasons for these sports being dominated by white and black people are different.
The performance level in sprinting is down to science and genetics.
The performance level in hockey is largely down to financial reasons similar to golf, tennis, formula 1 and these winter Olympic sports. Minority games played by a privileged few.
Sprinting is accessible to all.
The performance level in sprinting is down to science and genetics.
The performance level in hockey is largely down to financial reasons similar to golf, tennis, formula 1 and these winter Olympic sports. Minority games played by a privileged few.
Sprinting is accessible to all.
Steve Kerr on the same Chicago Bulls team as Jordan...it sire didn't have trouble banging those 3 pointers. "The birdman with tattoos" on the Miami heat team, Steve Nash
It's still comes down to...if you really want it, nothing can stop you from getting to the top. Who would have Though Hamilton will win the F1 championship
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So... back to Sochi..
Who is supporting Canada rather than the UK, anyone?
If you support one and they don't do well, do you switch to the other team?
http://www.teamgb.com/games/sochi-2014
http://olympic.ca/games/2014-sochi/
Who is supporting Canada rather than the UK, anyone?
If you support one and they don't do well, do you switch to the other team?
http://www.teamgb.com/games/sochi-2014
http://olympic.ca/games/2014-sochi/
#51
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How about Basketball.....the say "white men can't jump" Larry bird and others have since proven that to be a falacy
Whose they???? No one says that. It was the name of a popular movie back in the nineties. Basketball and NFL are both examples of sports where natural athleticism shines through and again one race far outnumbers another when opportunity to participate is far more level
Steve Kerr on the same Chicago Bulls team as Jordan...it sire didn't have trouble banging those 3 pointers. "The birdman with tattoos" on the Miami heat team, Steve Nash
Again not sure what your point is. Good basketballers probably but still outnumbered if you are going to look at players of a different race who can do the same thing
It's still comes down to...if you really want it, nothing can stop you from getting to the top. Who would have Though Hamilton will win the F1 championship
Whose they???? No one says that. It was the name of a popular movie back in the nineties. Basketball and NFL are both examples of sports where natural athleticism shines through and again one race far outnumbers another when opportunity to participate is far more level
Steve Kerr on the same Chicago Bulls team as Jordan...it sire didn't have trouble banging those 3 pointers. "The birdman with tattoos" on the Miami heat team, Steve Nash
Again not sure what your point is. Good basketballers probably but still outnumbered if you are going to look at players of a different race who can do the same thing
It's still comes down to...if you really want it, nothing can stop you from getting to the top. Who would have Though Hamilton will win the F1 championship
Last edited by JamesM; Feb 11th 2014 at 11:52 pm.
#52
Re: Sochi 2014
So... back to Sochi..
Who is supporting Canada rather than the UK, anyone?
If you support one and they don't do well, do you switch to the other team?
http://www.teamgb.com/games/sochi-2014
http://olympic.ca/games/2014-sochi/
Who is supporting Canada rather than the UK, anyone?
If you support one and they don't do well, do you switch to the other team?
http://www.teamgb.com/games/sochi-2014
http://olympic.ca/games/2014-sochi/
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Most of the coverage I have watched has been US and Canadian via CBC and NBC.
But the medal that gave me the most delight was the British snowboarding bronze. Mainly because I enjoy tumbling down the hills of Ontario with a board strapped on my feet.
A great moment so far was a Canadian coach running out and lending a russian a ski after their ski broke.
When push comes to shove I do love the fact the athletes have that "in it together" mentality and share rooms in the village etc.
The Olympics, World Cup and most events as always are ruined by professionalism and governing bodies.
But let me ask this question. The 100 metres is the flagship event of the Summer Olympics. What is the equivalent in the Winter Olympics???
But the medal that gave me the most delight was the British snowboarding bronze. Mainly because I enjoy tumbling down the hills of Ontario with a board strapped on my feet.
A great moment so far was a Canadian coach running out and lending a russian a ski after their ski broke.
When push comes to shove I do love the fact the athletes have that "in it together" mentality and share rooms in the village etc.
The Olympics, World Cup and most events as always are ruined by professionalism and governing bodies.
But let me ask this question. The 100 metres is the flagship event of the Summer Olympics. What is the equivalent in the Winter Olympics???
Last edited by JamesM; Feb 11th 2014 at 11:59 pm.
#55
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Most of the coverage I have watched has been US and Canadian via CBC and NBC.
But the medal that gave me the most delight was the British snowboarding bronze. Mainly because I enjoy tumbling down the hills of Ontario with a board strapped on my feet.
A great moment so far was a Canadian coach running out and lending a russian a ski after their ski broke.
When push comes to shove I do love the fact the athletes have that in it together mentality and share rooms in the village etc.
The Olympics, World Cup and most events as always are ruined by professionalism and governing bodies.
But the medal that gave me the most delight was the British snowboarding bronze. Mainly because I enjoy tumbling down the hills of Ontario with a board strapped on my feet.
A great moment so far was a Canadian coach running out and lending a russian a ski after their ski broke.
When push comes to shove I do love the fact the athletes have that in it together mentality and share rooms in the village etc.
The Olympics, World Cup and most events as always are ruined by professionalism and governing bodies.
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That's a terrible example. McLaren signed Hamilton to their driver development program when he was a child. He was nurtured and groomed as a talent and prospective world champion for years. Millions of $ invested in him before he got an F1 seat. So, to answer your question, pretty much anyone with a half decent knowledge of that sport would have thought he stood a better than average chance of becoming world champion.
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I'm watching the BBC programming . Go Team GB , with a bit of love for Canada COs we are here and the Van Olympics were fab, plus Czech .. Family !