Yamaguchi...Ito...Chen...Sato...Kwan.

Now Arakawa. O mede tooo!

I was just thinking about Midori Ito today...even before the results.....I just loved watching her skate

She was indeed awesome. All 4'9" of her!!! LOL :eek:

I remember watching the event on TV when she became the first woman to land the triple axel in competition. She definitely pushed up the technical level for the girls.

I can remember thinking that her draw was her downfall (no pun intended) in Nagano, too. To this day, I don't think that Tara is all that and a bag of chips.

BTW, did y'all know that Tara Lipinski had BOTH hips replaced by the time she was 20? You have to wonder if it's worth it.

I know that's sometimes the case with gymnasts as well.

I can deal with bum knees and ankles...but hips? OY.

I use her as an example to my geriatric clients who don't want a hip replacement all the time!!

Did y'all see the entire list? Compare the Free Skate figures to the End Results.

Okay, so although I don't know much about technical figure skating scores, I really think the Japanese girl had a safe and boring choreography, and really didn't reserve to win gold.

It's a shame so many girls fell, because there were some very nice routines.

i wanna spoon with her Sasha Cohen and let her know it is ok that she didn't win.

then bang her afterwards.


there will be no spooning afterwards. just a walk of shame done by me after I realized that I didn't bang a gold medalist

Good luck with that. It's good to have a goal. ;)

I agree completely. No emotion, no glitz, no oomph. *yawn*

You have to wonder about Sasha Cohen's karma - Michelle Kwan was out due to a groin pull, and she fell twice because of one. And it was such a beautiful routine! What I saw of Irina Slutskaya's program was amazing, but I missed the fall. This is one time where I would have been behind the politics of ice skating. Yet, I'm thrilled that the three Americans all ended in the Top Ten!

I know I've been in a real mood today, but I was really hoping that either Sasha or Irina would have flogged Arakawa with their bouquets. She was so wooden!

Bro I'll be in laguna niguel comforting my baby when she comes home. Does that make you jealous? If so let me know and we can Eiffel tower her.

-Rudey

OK I just saw Arakawa program...beautiful, cautious, but beautiful. Her spins and spirals were first rate....this is the same program that won her the 2004 World Championships.....now if Sasha hadn't fallen on her first 2 jumps....then it would be a different story...

Not my Maryland homegirl Kimmie! She was great and she's gonna be around for another Olympics or two.

That's the thing - she's lovely and talented but boring. No passion.

I'm :( about Irina. Maybe she'll win worlds...

As the Olympics are coming to a close I am extremely looking forward to the closing ceremonies. I don't usually get this excited about it, but this will be a unique experience for me and anyone from Vancouver (Whistler and Greater Vancouver), as our city will be showcased as the torch is passed on to Vancouver 2010!

http://www.vancouver2010.com/templat...eader_logo.gif
Vancouver 2010

It said in the morning paper that Sasha Cohen was so sure that she didn't medal that she changed into her street clothes. Once she saw that she probably would (she expected bronze), she had to rush back into her costume for the medal stand!

I love Midori Ito. She was always so classy & beautiful to watch skate. She's just amazing! I was thrilled when they showed clips of her from the past & holding up the flag.

she fell too...

i was watching the ski ariels yesterday and almost broke my neck just watching. those were some awesome moves they threw in the air. too bad the american couldn't successfully land the "hurricane."

It looks like Canada's Own the Podium program is working thus far: The goal is for a top 3 finish in Torino - which should happen unless the Austrians snag some medals in cross country tomorrow; and then on to a first place finish in Vancouver in 2010.

Apolo Anton Ohno is quite possibly the hottest man alive.

i cant wait for the vancouver olympics! i'll be done with grad school by then, which means i will be able to afford the trip & attend [most of] the events!

Agreed...and if he was just a wee bit taller, he'd be even hotter.

Hijack...

Hapas have a reputation for being very good looking.

sweet jesus, I don't want to sound gay because I am a guy....but that guy is pretty f*cking ugly if you ask me. nappy hair, and that ugly ass flavor savor an his chin.

Did anyone see the story about the African-American man who helped liberate Italy? I thought it was really fascinating.

I am actually going to be glad the Olympics are over because I have not gotten ANYTHING done since they started.

I cried like a baby when he and Emilio (forgot his last name) hugged.

It was a great story.

Did anyone else think that the closing ceremony was just kind of lacking in direction and drama?

It just didn't seem to have an real point to it.

Maybe it's just me. I'm usually a big Olympics fan, and have helped televise some, but they just didn't excite me at all this time around.

yea, and the vancouver presentation was not that good either. i missed the last hour because it was so boring.

beijing 2008, the usa will definately win more medals.

after looking at the medals, i like the cd-looking shape more and more each time.

I expect the Bejing ceremony to be fantastic -- it is so prestigious to them to get the games in the first place that I think they will go all out -- and with the cultural differences and mysteries, I'll bet they will do some amazing stuff.

As for medals, I would sure like to see more of a "team" spirit, rather than a bunch of athletes holding their skiis up for the camera to protect their endorsements. (<--My editorial comment)

Sing it!! If I hear the name "Bode Miller" one more time, I'm going to scream!!!

I have a feeling that Vancouve Opening Ceremonies are going to suck wind in 2010. When it comes to showmanship, Canada does it very badly. Le Sigh....

Signed,
CP2K
Born and raised in Vancouver.

Not necessarily. They could hire Disney or someone like that to produce the open and close. Some local committees have done that -- much as organizations like the SuperBowl and college bowl games hire them to produce their halftimes.

I didn't mind the Vancouver presentation that much. Hell, it could have been a lot worse.

There's only so much you can do when your stuck with themes like hockey, curling, snowshoes, snowmobiles, etc., etc.

Where in the US would you like to see the Olympics held? Here is a list of cities that are considering bidding on the 2016 Summer Olympics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Summer_Olympics

Hasn't the USA had a lot of Olympics recent'ishly?

Atlanta: 2004
Salt Lake City: 2002
LA: 1984
Lake Placid: 1980
New York: is that TBA or is that the one that London one for 2012?

Wasn't Atlanta in 1996?

New York lost out in the bid for 2012.

Atlanta was indeed 1996.

I agree with Delt; Vancouver could have a great opening ceremony, they just have to hire the right people to plan it.

Yes. Then Salt Lake.

I'd guess that and the stadium controversy didn't help NY's bid.

ETA, there are at least two other US cities (other than those named several posts above) that I can think of that have hosted the Olympics. I'm sure someone can name them.

And, of course, Denver received the bid, and then cancelled.

Squaw Valley & St. Louis come to mind.