Beijing: 08-08-2008

[pbear19]

Originally Posted by Tinia2

came across this:
Soldier Sets Two Olympic Records En Route to Double Trap Gold
BEIJING, Aug. 13, 2008 – Spc. Walton Glenn Eller III, of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, set two Olympic records en route to winning a gold medal in double trap at the Beijing Shooting Range here yesterday.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/news....aspx?id=50787

That's awesome! My cousin is one of the USAMU gunsmiths, I'll have to check if he's done any work with that guy.

[sunnyhibiscus]

Originally Posted by epchick

Sore loser is never a good look on anyone

Apparently a Swedish wrestler stormed off the podium, took of his bronze medal and threw it on the mat. Then he walked away.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/new...ters&type=lgns

I have three words for him: Get over it.

[LttleMsPrEp]

Apparently he doesn't know the slogan... "No BITCH@SSEDNESS

clearly he doesn't know the slogan.. that's such bad sportmanship i mean some countries would be honored to receive any kind of medal..

***Sadly the U.S. is down on the medal count by one***

[LttleMsPrEp]

that def. sucks that the game was called on the account of rain.. maybe if there were a few outs and the bases weren't loaded i'd understand... but stufff like that doesn't happen all that often so if i were one of the 50 people there i would kind of be pissed.

[Benzgirl]

Rebecca Soni just took the gold in the 200 m. Breaststroke

[LttleMsPrEp]

in less than a half hour Phelps is going to race... i can't wait

[nittanyalum]

Ryan. Lochte.

homina homina

[luv n tpa]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Ryan. Lochte.

homina homina

One of my TPA sisters just told me she swims with him [and she's also good friends with Soni - what a swim!]. I will now be going to her practices.

[ZTAngel]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Ryan. Lochte.

homina homina

I agree. That is a good looking man.

btw, I think I'm the only woman in the US who does not find Michael Phelps to be remotely attractive. (ducking from the flames)

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

btw, I think I'm the only woman in the US who does not find Michael Phelps to be remotely attractive. (ducking from the flames)

psst... I am with you on that

While I do respect and sit in awe of his athletic ability, and do admit that he has a nice set of abs, there are quite a few other swimmers that I would take in a heartbeat over him. This includes Aaron Piersol, receding hairline and all. Love. Him.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

btw, I think I'm the only woman in the US who does not find Michael Phelps to be remotely attractive. (ducking from the flames)

Nope, you aren't! Give me Lochte or Peirsol any day over Phelps. To do what they're both doing with the "Michael Phelps Medal Watch" surrounding them just thrills me. Lochte was just adorable this morning on the Today Show.

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

I agree. That is a good looking man.

btw, I think I'm the only woman in the US who does not find Michael Phelps to be remotely attractive. (ducking from the flames)

It's all about Lochte and Peirsol in the looks department.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

It's all about Lochte and Peirsol in the looks department.

Oh yea....I have always thought Piersol was adorable

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Oh yea....I have always thought Piersol was adorable

I was shocked to learn that Aaron Piersol was a few years younger than me. I thought for sure he was older!

Still, he's just absolutely delicious, and that laid back attitude when he speaks is just rawrrrrrr. I used to fall for guys like that when I was in college.

[lillady85]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

I agree. That is a good looking man.

btw, I think I'm the only woman in the US who does not find Michael Phelps to be remotely attractive. (ducking from the flames)

No, you are not the only one. Amazing swimmer. Good looking? Sorry, but no.
Mmm...Lochte.