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Official TOTA 2006 Olympics Thread (pg. 3)
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| ** TigerLily ** |
| quote: | Anne Abernathy, known affectionately as "Grandma Luge," has withdrawn from the women's event at the Torino Olympics because of a broken wrist.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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This is incredible - 52 years old and in the Olympics... impressive. Too bad she got hurt though. |
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| Luxotika |
sigh, Jeremy Wotherspoon, you'd better buck up for the ing 1000m!!!
really sad...such a great skater :(
sorry, I'm a big fan |
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| Tiesto4Life |
I don't understand how some people think canada will actually win the medal count. If they beat US or Russia, I'll be on my way to the moon!
like wtf are they thinking? |
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| StereoPrincess |
that was an olympic moment is i ever saw one. the girl looked like she was in so much pain and they still finished to competition and got a silver medal. i cried. |
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| yankeeBaby |
| quote: | Originally posted by Tiesto4Life
I don't understand how some people think canada will actually win the medal count. If they beat US or Russia, I'll be on my way to the moon!
like wtf are they thinking? |
Norway usually kicks our asses as well :( |
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| Owen M |
| quote: | Originally posted by yankeeBaby
Norway usually kicks our asses as well :( |
Norway usually kicks everyones asses.....I'm pretty sure they've won the most medals in Olympic history.
I can't remember names....but 2 Canucks finished second in some cross country event. It was on earlier this morn. |
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| Owen M |
| quote: | Originally posted by ** TigerLily **
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!!! |
It needs to be done. It's the effing Olympics....not your local Tyke hockey game.
I can't wait for the gold medal game against U.S. |
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| simms327 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Owen M
I can't remember names....but 2 Canucks finished second in some cross country event. It was on earlier this morn. |
Canadian cross-country skiers Beckie Scott and Sara Renner won a silver medal in the women's team sprint Tuesday at the Torino Olympics.
medal count, Gold=1 Silver=1 Bronze=1, Canada is now ranked 6th in medal count. |
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| StereoPrincess |
they are so cute.
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| simms327 |
| 7-1 For canada vs sweeden in womens hockey. Third period starts soon! |
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