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Official TOTA 2006 Olympics Thread
I'm sure there'll be a number of conversations in the next few weeks about the Olypmics so I figured I'd start a thread, keep all comments in one place.
Here's the link to the CBC coverage of the Olympics --> CBC
And Olympic Games offical website --> Torino 2006
I only saw a few minutes of the Opening Ceremonies - pretty cool as far as I saw.
Canada already won one gold - Jennifer Heil in Women's Moguls.
wooo hoooooo - Canadians are starting off really well.
Women's hockey just beat Italy 16-0 (although in the NHL it's good sportsmanship to stop scoring goals after you're ahead by like 6 or 8 goals, but here points can mean a lot so I guess they want to get as many as possible!)
Anyone know anyone personally in the Olympics this year.
I know of a guy, Jeffrey Buttle (figure skater) who is doing UofT Chem Eng part time as well as winning nationals and going to Olympics! - much respect for that.
I wonder if there will be controvery again this year in the skating competition.
Olympics are always fun to watch. 
***** CANADA'S MEDAL COUNT *****
GOLD 5
SILVER 8
BRONZE 5
TOTAL = 18
For all standings, click here --> STANDINGS
a sweep for the mens and womens hockey teams...
I cant wait for the tournament to start
Gold medal or Bust
Canada's first Gold in womens freestyle!!!
Congrats to Jennifer Heil!!!
Did anyone else see it, she had an amazing run, definatly deserved gold!
and some of those tricks were incredible!!!
I love the olympics!
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| Originally posted by all-nite-freak a sweep for the mens and womens hockey teams... I cant wait for the tournament to start Gold medal or Bust |
it be more fun if CBC broadcasted Trance Energy 2006 and Awakenings 2006 instead of the Olympics
jus my opinion 
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| Originally posted by ** TigerLily ** Olympics are always fun to watch. |
a "banned substances" count would be interesting too..
Finally some sports worth watching!!!
Ferrari donuts! w00t!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzf3VazUWBg
GO CANADA!
I'm a former national junior team biathlete and have a couple of friends competing - Robin Clegg didn't do so hot today in biathlon, but it is a tough field.
I will be up at 4am to watch Becky Scott in the 15km pursuit - She should rock - hopefully won't have to wait 2 years to get her gold medal this time around!
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| Originally posted by TranceGrooves it be more fun if CBC broadcasted Trance Energy 2006 and Awakenings 2006 instead of the Olympics |
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| Originally posted by TranceGrooves it be more fun if CBC broadcasted Trance Energy 2006 and Awakenings 2006 instead of the Olympics jus my opinion |
FIRST PERIOD in the womens game: 7-0 Canada over Russia!!!!
Canada's defence is decimated, no Neidermayer, no Jovanoski, now Blake and Proger are hurting.. Phaneuf should have been named to the Taxi squad. 
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| Originally posted by cono_sur Most definitely. A medal count as part of your post would be nice. |
I'll try my best
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| Originally posted by ** TigerLily ** Thanks! - I made that addition - although not sure how often I'll be updating it... I'll try my best |
And thanks for the link to ALL the standings.
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| Originally posted by ** TigerLily ** Thanks! - I made that addition - although not sure how often I'll be updating it... I'll try my best |
Canada's women's hockey team, first two games 28-0 (over Italy and Russia). Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam!!!
# Country G S B Total
1 Norway 0 3 2 5
2 United States 2 1 0 3
3 Netherlands 1 2 0 3
4 Germany 2 0 0 2
5 Canada 1 0 1 2
6 France 1 0 1 2
Cindy Klassen just won a bronze in women's 5000 long track speed skating
woot Canada!!!
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| Originally posted by ** TigerLily ** Thanks! - I made that addition - although not sure how often I'll be updating it... I'll try my best |
I heard on the radio that the Canadian Women's team is receiving hate mail and coming under fire for racking up the scores in games saying it's unsportsman-like. Afer two games, they are 28 - 0)
People who don't understand the game should jut keep their mouths shut. What are they going to do?? Play a half ass game just so they don't score too many points and hurt their opponent's feelings?? They've been training all year to win and they need to keep the momentum and energy up so they are prepared to beat whoever it is in the finals.
Plus, in the event of a tie (wins/losses/ties) the team with the MOST POINTS would advance. It's the Olympins - they can't take any chances!!!
I love the fact that american TV is finally showing events in which OTHER countries win.....I swear the last few olympics, they only showed an event in which we medaled and there were so many things we missed!
BUT WTF is with them not showing womens hockey? Um hello they show an entire cross country skiing race (BORING!!) but dont show hockey??? BOOOOOO 
Alysin Forsyth (sp?) tore here ACL, and she was a good chance for a medal in women's downhill, plus shes from nanaimo BC (yay islanders!)
this is shitty news!!!
yeah I caught that this morning. at least her fall didnt seem to be as bad as the others. Damn they were dropping like flies!
Well it looks like our medal hopefulls keep bowing to the pressure. Mr. Witherspoon finishes 9th overall in 500 m speed skating and he was almost a lock for the gold.....I am so affraid for 2010.
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| Originally posted by ChemEnhanced Well it looks like our medal hopefulls keep bowing to the pressure. |
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| Anne Abernathy, known affectionately as "Grandma Luge," has withdrawn from the women's event at the Torino Olympics because of a broken wrist. The 52-year-old crashed near the end of the track in Cesana, Italy, during training Sunday morning and was taken to hospital. The International Olympic Committee was informed on Sunday night that Abernathy will not participate in her sixth Olympics. Abernathy, who competes for the U.S. Virgin Islands, made her Olympic debut at the 1988 Calgary Games. Though never a serious medal contender, she is popular with fans and fellow athletes. In training for the Torino Games, Abernathy, a cancer survivor, had worn a green racing suit. Her red helmet was a tribute to women over 50. "I kind of look like a Christmas tree," she said after a practice run on Friday. "It's a big deal for a lot of women that someone over 50 is going out there and doing it." with files from Associated Press |
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