When is Curling Over? or Olympics Megathread: THE SPORTS

[Limborg]

Wow, the Olympic Ceremony was amazing. And they got the Olympic Rings to work the second time

I loved it.

But only thirty seconds for WWII? WTF?

Its just to hide the ugly side of Russia/The Soviet Union itself back then.

[Bambi Praxis]

Six Medals up for grabs: Men's 5000, Women's Skiathlon, Men's 10000, Men's Slopes, Ladies Moguls and Men's Normal Hill.

Russia's got a shot in three of them

Excuse me, but you mean "women's moguls" surely?

"Mogul" is a very suggestive word. Combining it with the very inappropriate term "lady" is bound to make even the most politically correct reader think of breasts. As if they weren't think of breasts already. It's like a hillside of breasts. A whole mountain of mogulous breasts ...

I mean, "women's moguls" is the correct term. For now.

[Uitbregen]

First gold for Team USA! Apparently, he wasn't expected to win?

The Canadians were favourites in the slopestyle, with the Brit press putting our guy Billy Morgan as a real contender (but how real that was I don't know considering the British press like to build up our chances when really they aren't in with a shout). Norway riders were also expected to be strong contenders.

Mmmm...the BBC made me think he was nailed on for a medal...

[Evil Lord Sauron]

The Canadians were favourites in the slopestyle, with the Brit press putting our guy Billy Morgan as a real contender (but how real that was I don't know considering the British press like to build up our chances when really they aren't in with a shout). Norway riders were also expected to be strong contenders.

Mmmm...the BBC made me think he was nailed on for a medal...

Exactly! He was performing well in Qualis and Semi's not to mention he's the first ever to do a triple Corkscrew. Would be good to get an impartial opinion of that one.

[Saint Kitten]

I love the figure skating. It's dancing on ice, who wouldn't?

EDIT: Yay, NBC Olympic Program just came on

[Ainin]

Woo, ladies' moguls! o/

EDIT: Gold and silver

[Leutria]

Woo, ladies' moguls! o/

EDIT: Gold and silver

Indeed, woo! Us Canadians now have a full set of medals ^_^

[United Kingdom of Poland]

well alpine is setting up to be epic tomorrow.
also good show canada

[Limborg]

Woo, ladies' moguls! o/

EDIT: Gold and silver

Indeed, woo! Us Canadians now have a full set of medals ^_^

Netherlands, gold silver and bronze all at one sport and one distance

[Leutria]

Indeed, woo! Us Canadians now have a full set of medals ^_^

Netherlands, gold silver and bronze all at one sport and one distance

Which I will admit was impressive, you guys rocked the speed skate. The two of us are tied for second place in the medal count at the moment, still, we will see what happens as the games continue

[Ainin]

Netherlands, gold silver and bronze all at one sport and one distance

Which I will admit was impressive, you guys rocked the speed skate. The two of us are tied for second place in the medal count at the moment, still, we will see what happens as the games continue

I bet Switzerland will win Women's Ice Hockey.

*nods*

[Leutria]

Which I will admit was impressive, you guys rocked the speed skate. The two of us are tied for second place in the medal count at the moment, still, we will see what happens as the games continue

I bet Switzerland will win Women's Ice Hockey.

*nods*

Oh yes, I see it now. A brilliant comeback after losing 5-0 to the Canadians ;D

[Ainin]

I bet Switzerland will win Women's Ice Hockey.

*nods*

Oh yes, I see it now. A brilliant comeback after losing 5-0 to the Canadians ;D

This is all they had to say about the defeat:

“It’s the best result we’ve ever had against Canada,” said Swiss goalie Florence Schelling, who made 64 saves. “It shows we have improved.”
-Toronto Star (sauce)

[Shnercropolis]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

[Ainin]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

That would be great.

[Maineiacs]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

Feel the rhythm,
Feel the rhyme.
Get on up,
It's bobsled time!

[The Scientific States]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

What was that movie called again?

[Shnercropolis]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

What was that movie called again?

I don't remember. But they actually have a bobsledding team now; some people pulled together money for equipment and trained and they're in the Olympics right now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_n ... bsled_team

[United Kingdom of Poland]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

What was that movie called again?

cool runnings, or something like that

[Ainin]

I really, really want the Jamaican bobsledding team to win.

What was that movie called again?

Cool Runnings?

[Maineiacs]

What was that movie called again?

Cool Runnings?

Yes, it was called Cool Runnings.

[Leutria]

Mind you, a lot of facts were changed into movie, so it's not at all the real story

[Shnercropolis]

Mind you, a lot of facts were changed into movie, so it's not at all the real story

no, really?

[Limborg]

Netherlands, gold silver and bronze all at one sport and one distance

Which I will admit was impressive, you guys rocked the speed skate. The two of us are tied for second place in the medal count at the moment, still, we will see what happens as the games continue

Indeed, but Canada will beat the Netherlands in medals.. Besides skating there isn't much for the Netherlands.

[Maineiacs]

Did anyone see the biathlon 10k sprint? I think they need to do a thorough check on Bjørndalen to make sure he's not a cyborg or something, because that was inhuman.