Trackz
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What countries do you think will win each sport/event?
I see america coming out on top in a majority of the track events especially the 400
Jul 6th, 2008 10:16 PM
Trackz
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Jul 11th, 2008 12:51 AM
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doesn't matter...Usain Bolt will win the 100 and 200
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Jul 11th, 2008 03:17 AM
Trackz
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by jaden101
doesn't matter...Usain Bolt will win the 100 and 200
TYson will take him out if he has a good start
Jul 11th, 2008 10:38 PM
Bicnarok
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Its a shame that Haile Gebre Selassie won´ßt be running the Marathon. the world record holder fears his health could be endangered by the city's pollution.
He´s my favourite athlete, never stops smiling even if he looses.
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Jul 22nd, 2008 04:13 PM
Trackz
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I thought china was giving gas masks athletes could wear when theyre not competing
Jul 29th, 2008 05:14 PM
Bicnarok
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by DestinyGuy678
I thought china was giving gas masks athletes could wear when theyre not competing
I think its actually when they are competing which is the problem, you try running a marathon in thick pollution smog.
I heard a report on the radio today, someone who was there reported live that it felt like he was walking round with a constant weight on his chest, that expanding the chest when breathing actually hurt, that climbing steps was a major effort & other such smog related lack of air problems.
Sod that !!!
Jul 29th, 2008 06:33 PM
Trackz
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Bicnarok
I think its actually when they are competing which is the problem, you try running a marathon in thick pollution smog.
I heard a report on the radio today, someone who was there reported live that it felt like he was walking round with a constant weight on his chest, that expanding the chest when breathing actually hurt, that climbing steps was a major effort & other such smog related lack of air problems.
Sod that !!! I think that mightve been a slight exagertation...but I understand what you mean records are gonna be hard to set, I was looking forward to a new 400 hurdle record....well actually couldnt they hold a lot of the events indoors
Jul 31st, 2008 01:23 AM
Bicnarok
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exaggeration? Ive done a bit of running in my time mostly 10 KM cross country. And running in them sort of conditions is very uncomfortable.
Jul 31st, 2008 05:33 PM
Digi
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Running in general is subject to wild fluctuations based on conditions in either the weather or the track/course (depending on whether it's a track event or a CC/marathon thing).
I don't know why they let China host it anyway. The people were right to protest. Human rights violations, horrible air, and they're banning a bunch of internet-media resources that most civilized nations would be using in force, effectively cutting off a large portion of their media attention.
I couldn't care less. And I usually do. A shame, really. Though I'm rooting for Michael Phelps to win 8+ Golds to break the record.
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Jul 31st, 2008 10:56 PM
Trackz
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Bicnarok
exaggeration? Ive done a bit of running in my time mostly 10 KM cross country. And running in them sort of conditions is very uncomfortable.
me too, I know it effects performance, but they were tlaking about ris kfactors, Im not sure they could develop serious diseases i ntheir stay
Aug 2nd, 2008 12:36 AM
Trackz
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by DigiMark007
Running in general is subject to wild fluctuations based on conditions in either the weather or the track/course (depending on whether it's a track event or a CC/marathon thing).
I don't know why they let China host it anyway. The people were right to protest. Human rights violations, horrible air, and they're banning a bunch of internet-media resources that most civilized nations would be using in force, effectively cutting off a large portion of their media attention.
I couldn't care less. And I usually do. A shame, really. Though I'm rooting for Michael Phelps to win 8+ Golds to break the record.
its really all about the runner too, I know when it rains I run my best
and china is one of the leading countries in the world right now even with its bad conditions
Aug 2nd, 2008 12:37 AM
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im pulling for uzbekistan
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Aug 2nd, 2008 01:24 PM
Digi
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by DestinyGuy678
its really all about the runner too, I know when it rains I run my best
and china is one of the leading countries in the world right now even with its bad conditions
There's more deserving leading countries. Having them host is a joke to what the Olympics are supposed to stand for.
And I run better as it gets colder, so I know the feeling.
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Aug 2nd, 2008 02:45 PM
Trackz
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by DigiMark007
There's more deserving leading countries. Having them host is a joke to what the Olympics are supposed to stand for.
And I run better as it gets colder, so I know the feeling.
havent most of the leading countries hosted it already?
Aug 2nd, 2008 03:29 PM
Trackz
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china did possibly the best opening ceremony yet
Aug 9th, 2008 04:31 AM
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Agreed, that opening ceremony was pretty dope. I like the several hundred Chinese synchronized dancers.
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Why does the US seemingly without fail, almost always win the medal count? I mean China and India both have well over a billion people, yet the fattest nation on earth does so damn good in a sporting event.
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Aug 9th, 2008 07:50 AM
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Quiero Mota
Agreed, that opening ceremony was pretty dope. I like the several hundred Chinese synchronized dancers.
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Why does the US seemingly without fail, almost always win the medal count? I mean China and India both have well over a billion people, yet the fattest nation on earth does so damn good in a sporting event.
Cause you have excellent sports programs in your schools and colleges. And still a good 300 000 people.
Oh. And lots of negros
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Aug 9th, 2008 09:35 AM
Quiero Mota
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A billion is still a lot more.
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Aug 9th, 2008 09:42 AM
Bardock42
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quote: (post ) Originally posted by Quiero Mota
A billion is still a lot more.
Yes, I was giving reasons, why I think the US still fares better, didn't I?
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