AlmereStars Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Well the olympics are pretty much over for the Dutch. Theres one small final (for bronze medal) in speed skating. But that would be the last event we participate in. It has been a really weird Olympics. First the hype of Sven Kramer at the 5.000 meters Speed Skating, which he won. But thats been over shadowed by his (or more of his coach) mistake during the 10.000 meters, where he would have won gold but switched to the wrong lane. Other speed skaters exceeded themeself (Mark Tuitert with a gold medal, Anette Gerritsen with silver only 0.02 seconds away from gold.. btw canadian cheat!). Ireen Wust with another gold medal. Then the bobsleigh team wich didn't appear during the event because the stearman couldn't handle the track, forcing the entire team to withdraw. Really weird choice, at least try it! Now 3 other man lived up to the event, just to never participate. And yesterday we won Gold (!) during the Snowboard Giant Slalom for women. That is sooo cool! Holland doesn't have mountains, we don't have snow (at least not on regular basis) and yet we win a snowboard event I think we did good with these medals (And maybe another bronze) G: 4 S: 1 B: 7 This afternoon there was a interesting part on the broadcast channel, about the Canadian. A lot of countries feel they are a bit egotistical, especially the british. All the sports that Canadian athletes are good at are really highlighted, while the other sports are more concidered an "extra". The journalist put it like this: Its like Canada invited everyone for their own birthday party and its all about how Canada will win Ice Hockey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 This afternoon there was a interesting part on the broadcast channel, about the Canadian. A lot of countries feel they are a bit egotistical, especially the british. All the sports that Canadian athletes are good at are really highlighted, while the other sports are more concidered an "extra". The journalist put it like this: Its like Canada invited everyone for their own birthday party and its all about how Canada will win Ice Hockey... LMAO, have they even watched NBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 That's pretty much the same at any Olympics. The host country always wants to win the most medals on their home turf. What are we supposed to do, apologize for coming in first when we win an event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^In terms of overall count, even I thought the whole Own the Podium program was just setting us up for failure when I heard about it. Though it did give our athletes some funding that was noticeably lacking in recent Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmereStars Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 (edited) That's pretty much the same at any Olympics. The host country always wants to win the most medals on their home turf.What are we supposed to do, apologize for coming in first when we win an event? Its not about winning an event, its about the attention towards an event where Canada isn't considered a favorite. Just look at the olympics official site. When Canada wins a medal, its being prompted on the fron page with a picture and everything. It also stays there for a couple of days, while others sports are just noted in the Latest News list. Although I don't really think its that big of a deal, I thought it was pretty interesting pitch from the Journalist. I don't think its weird that canada focuss much on Ice Hockey (or other sports their good at). Canada want to show the world what they can do. China did the same at the summer Olympics, and Russia will do the same in 4 years. What I really think is weird though, is that the medals are presented to the athletes in an indoor arena, sometimes the next evening. I know this has been going on for some Olympics now. But its weird, lots of athletes aren't that thrilled anymore and everyone who bought a ticket to the event dont get to see the athlete holding the medal? Edited February 27, 2010 by AlmereStars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^^Something like "On the Podium" also would have worked. The only real thing "Own the Podium" did was make us overly optimistic, which isn't really a bad thing. ^Vancouver2010.com looks to be run by the Vancouver Olympic Committee; hence the focus on Canadians winning any event. In two years London2012 will probably be run by the London Olympic Committee and the focus will be on the British winning any event (don't deny it, you know it will happen; it's national pride), the same will happen for Russians in Sochi in 2014. The journalist knows this is going to happen, but he just wanted to make a statement against Canada on the last of the events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 There's going to be riots in the streets of Vancouver if they don't win the gold in Hockey! Especially if we beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Win or lose today, there are going to be riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Canada isn't Detroit. At least I hope not. You're the last hope for civility in North America! Regardless, it's going to be a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 USA! USA! USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzimm Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I have to pee, but I don't want to miss any part of this game haha. GO CANADA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Zach Parise should be honorary President for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzimm Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 HELL YES CANADA WON GOLD!! 14th gold, to be specific! Beat the record of most golds ever!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sweet zombie Jesus, what a great game. Incredible plays on either side. Congratulations to BOTH teams on an outstanding performance worthy of the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfreak519 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I am going to the Pens-Sabres game on Tuesday, first Pens game back from the Olympics. I am a Pens fan, but for the first time when Sidney Crosby steps on the ice, I will boo him. I am actually that mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 My nerves are shot and my finger nails are gone. That game was INTENSE. Just as me and my step-dad were saying Crosby wasn't himself and was being very quiet in the game...BAM. Way to go Canada! 14 Gold Medals, the most ever for a country in the winter Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 ^^Why are you going to boo him? Yeah we lost, but I don't think that's any reason to boo him. Hes on our side now, the Olympics is over. Congratulations Canada and the USA. One hell of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Yonge St in downtown Toronto has been closed down; celebrations are insane. This is where I wish I had a car so I could get out there and join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Well at least the States set the record for most overall medals in a winter games. OWN THE PODIUM!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Great game! Great medal count for both sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dailey Enterprizes Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am going to the Pens-Sabres game on Tuesday, first Pens game back from the Olympics. I am a Pens fan, but for the first time when Sidney Crosby steps on the ice, I will boo him. I am actually that mad. Why do you want to boo Crosby? Sounds kind of childish and besides you wouldn't be any better than the Flyer fans who boo him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 THAT GAME WAS AMAZING/CRAZY/SAD FOR AN AMERICAN/AWESOME!!!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole game. And the last goal in regulation, I screamed so loud! But then I got sad when Crosby got the game winner. He did great though, and I can't be sad with good playing. Great job Canada, great job USA, and great job to all the athletes at these games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzimm Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'm loving the closing ceremonies so far. If there's one thing we're good at, it's poking fun at ourselves, haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I was loving it...up until they decided to have Nickleback perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I've never been so proud of our country's amazing sense of humour. I will buy a DVD of that when it eventually gets re-released by Mel Brooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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