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    By request, a thread of its own over here...

    Horrible crash in women's cycling race today. Was watching it live as the little Dutch girl was leading an American and they were hitting speeds of 50mph, then, ouch!

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olym...cid=spartandhp

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    I watch a lot of cycling, and this was one of the worst wipeouts I have ever seen. No reports, yet, on her condition. But honestly I, and many others watching, feared she had broken her neck.

    The American rider, Abbott, almost pulled it off, leading to the 200 meter mark and was passed by three riders who had been working together. Heartbreaking ending. But, more importantly, hope that Dutch rider recovers from her nasty spill. I'd say she is very lucky it wasn't worse.

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    Re: Olympics

    And the French gymnast who snapped his leg...ouch

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    Re: Olympics

    There's a very graphic video of that one. If you dare.

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    Re: Olympics

    Then, the paramedics dropped him while carrying him out on the stretcher:

    http://www.tmz.com/2016/08/07/french...cher-olympics/

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    Re: Olympics

    So far, we have 12 medals.

    3 gold: 1 shooting, 2 swimming
    5 silver: 1 archery, 1 fencing, 3 swimming
    4 bronze: 1 shooting, 3 swimming


    I watched the fencing competition today and saw a great comeback by Massialas against an Italian in the quarterfinals. It was amazing. Down 7-13 and comes back to win 15-14. I had no idea what was going on, but it was fun. However, he would end up finishing with a silver against another Italian. I think Massialas is/was one of the top-ranked in the world. He can still get a gold in the team event.

    Also, the Williams sisters are out of doubles competition. Venus is also out of singles. Serena won her Round 1 match and faces France next.

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    Re: Olympics

    Sorry but YAWN.

    There is just nothing to get excited about in this Olympic Games

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    Re: Olympics

    The biggest YAWN are those who have no interest in a topic, but feel compelled to bore us with their "yawns."

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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by dawg80 View Post
    The biggest YAWN are those who have no interest in a topic, but feel compelled to bore us with their "yawns."
    you sure you're bored?


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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by dawg80 View Post
    The biggest YAWN are those who have no interest in a topic, but feel compelled to bore us with their "yawns."
    I read all your threads just before bedtime. Thanks!

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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by rabiddawg View Post
    I read all your threads just before bedtime. Thanks!
    Of course you read all of my threads. I'm like E.F. Hutton....

    On the other hand, I can't recall reading any of your postings. Except these recent posts here. Which will soon be forgotten too.

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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by dawg80 View Post
    Of course you read all of my threads. I'm like E.F. Hutton....

    On the other hand, I can't recall reading any of your postings. Except these recent posts here. Which will soon be forgotten too.
    Unlike you my ego doesn't rely on a big post count

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    Re: Olympics

    Just my opinion, but it does seem like Americans care much less about the Olympics than they did in years past.
    Good old Memorial Gym

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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by Tech77 View Post
    Just my opinion, but it does seem like Americans care much less about the Olympics than they did in years past.
    America is too busy with the Pokemon

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    Re: Olympics

    Quote Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde View Post
    America is too busy with the Pokemon
    yes, I have been told I am ignorant and intolerant regarding that
    Good old Memorial Gym

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