Basketball, Track & Field, Swimming and women's beach volleyball. (I love Misty May-Treanor)
There are many threads in IMO that discuss reasons why not all of us agree. The way the Chinese "cleaned up" for the olympics is one gruesome one.Originally Posted by CarolPetunia
I'm no fan of the Chinese government either, but if we believe the Olympics should be a non-political event, then we're all responsible for setting our politics aside during the games.
That's true, there are threads in IMO for that discussion. Let's keep this thread on topic, and that topic is which events we enjoy.Originally Posted by Rockcat
There are many threads in IMO that discuss reasons why not all of us agree. The way the Chinese "cleaned up" for the olympics is one gruesome one.
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Ditto to one!!!!Originally Posted by lauracatlover
Equestrian!
I caught the synchronised diving for the last time yesterday, and "WOW" doesn't even cover it! I was amazed!! Needless to say the vaccuuming was postponed for a while.Originally Posted by sarahp
Did anyone watch the synchronised diving tonight?? WOW!
And the gymnastics? The Chinese girl on the uneven bars did that AMAZING routine, then fell at a relatively easy part.Her routine was spectacular otherwise!
Well they are on right now over here, (5.15pm) but they seem to be the last event of the day.Originally Posted by faith's_mom
Ditto to one!!!!
Anyone know when these are on???
I knooow and it sucks! *Boo Actually they can reapply to be included in the 2016 Olympics but they are for sure eliminated from 2012. Hopefully everyone will make a stink and they will put it back in.Originally Posted by clixpix
Yes, unfortunately it's the last year for softball and baseball.
Me tooooo!! Well said!Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR
Origionally i was not going to watch the Olympics at all because of the way i feel reguarding China and their actions (I won't elaborate any more than that as that's not what this thread is about). However i decided that i want to at least support the US one way or another- so i did decide to watch. I do not agree with China, but i do support our country's team -so i'm cheering the US on
I'm glad i decided too watch- did anyone just see the amazing mens 4x100 swim? It was awesome!!!!Eight 100th's of a second....wow!
I think softball and baseball are sports that are really only popular in a few countries, which is why they're taking it out.Originally Posted by techiegirl
I knooow and it sucks! *Boo Actually they can reapply to be included in the 2016 Olympics but they are for sure eliminated from 2012. Hopefully everyone will make a stink and they will put it back in.
yeah, like ice hockey is popular in all countries? Or what about curling?? They didn't like that the USA dominates the sport. But the USOC says that it is because the sport is not timed and so "it creates scheduling conflicts." Riiight - Is gymnastics timed? Especially with the sloooow judging this year.Originally Posted by sarahp
I think softball and baseball are sports that are really only popular in a few countries, which is why they're taking it out.
It would be like putting rugby union, or cricket in.
I admit, I like synchronized swimming. I love old Ester William's movies...and the thought of men trying to be like Ester Williams...Originally Posted by sarahp
And synchronised swimming - yes I'm sure the skill is impressive, and it's the only place people watch it - but why have a sport that only one gender does??