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Archive through August 13, 2004

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions: 2004 Aug - Oct: Olympics: General Discussions: Archive through August 13, 2004 users admin

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Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So, anyone getting excited for the Olympics? Two more days till the Opening Ceremonies. And a few sports I believe are already under way.

Here's a few links for TV Schedules and such...

ESPN
NBC

I personally would like to see a whole subsection here where we can start a thread for each sport. But, just in case....TWOP has a forum just for Olys....

And, for the Gymnastics lovers....FIG has a site dedicated just for the Athens Games....Gymnastics in Athens.

Hippyt
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06-15-2001

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh,yeah! I love the divers and gymnastics!

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well they've actually already started the soccer tournaments....US women beat Greece 3-0 today. And the NBC site is good, but do you know the only way you can see most of the video on their site is to put in your Visa number? (it won't be charged; it has to do with broadcasting rights and Visa's sponsorship)

And there might be some debate on a track and field star besides the steroids issue. Amy Acuff is one of the better USA women's high jumpers (this is her 3rd Olympics)....She, along with several others, posed for FHM. That's not the controversy. She also, along with several others (different from the FHM ones) posed for Playboy...she's on the cover of the current issue.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, August 11, 2004 - 11:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Whoami, I love the olympics, can never understand why the entire country is not stopped just to send prayers, thoughts and good wishes to our athletes. I always think it should be mandatory viewing, and all channels should show it!!! I can't wait, and will have some trouble keeping up with Big Brother, which I am truely addicted to, but I think the Olympics are so much more important!!!

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love the Olympics and look forward to many of the events. NBC coverage has started with the Today Show introducing many of the athletes and the venues. Athens looks gorgeous! But so far, many including the Today Show hosts and some of the athletes are complaining about the heat. Apparently the sun is quite intense.

They introduced the tennis team this morning...Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriatti are out with injuries and 47 year old Martina Navratilova is playing doubles! WTG Martina!

They did a real nice feature on the Iraqi soccer team. I will be cheering for them. HUGE underdogs with all they have been through.

I have to say the our Judo guys are just...well...SO CUTE!

I am looking forward to the gymnastics competitions along with swimming and diving...but I will probably get sucked in to the whole thing.

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's to Michael Phelps in his quest for 8 gold medals!!! Go Michael!! and GO USA!!!!

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Iraqi soccer team just won their first game over Portugal 4-2. They seemed to be the favorites of the crowd in attendance. They played their hearts out.

Some of the players on this team had been tortured by Saddam Hussein's son. After the war, when there was no electricity, their German coach got a truck and went door to door to find his team amongst the rubble. They were air lifted out of the country by the Australian armed forces.

They are playing for the pride of their country.

Bandit
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07-29-2001

Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 7:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love the Olympics! Gymnastics is my thing--even though I'm 5'11".

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just saw the "uniforms" that the Americans will be wearing in the opening ceremonies tonight...Look for the headlines to read..."US OLYMPIANS MARCH IN DORKY OUTFITS".

After coming up with the widely popular clothing for Salt Lake City, I think Roots missed the mark this time. It's supposed to be a 50's/70's retro look. I sure hope the gals have a choice whether to wear those miniskirts...or more comfortable shorts or slacks. (Perhaps it's a Canadian conspiracy...)

I will be cheering for both the Canadians and the Americans as always.

I just learned of a new rule for Gymnastics this year. There is no more tossing out the lowest score. ALL scores will count! So one wrong move could cost the whole team! YIKES!!! No pressure there! It will be nail biting time for sure. I wonder if I will turn blue from holding my breath so much!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
CBC is showing the Opening Ceremonies now -- hasn't started yet but their coverage has. I've got it on in my office while I work.

Edited to Add: It's starting right now!


Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow...Yankee...you are so lucky! You must be getting it live!...while we here in the USA have to wait for "Primetime".

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, CBC is good that way. And we get NBC too, so here at least we get a choice to watch things live on CBC OR in primetime on NBC.

So far, the ceremonies have been very pretty, but quite abstract.

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Abstract? Please elaborate if you can. (I have been known to infringe on my Candian co-horts to tell me about things I cannot see!)

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I'm not sure if people want me to spoil or not. I'll say a few random things and if people want me to stop, I will (it's not an actual sporting competition with winners and losers so maybe people won't be too upset). Anyways, it's hard for me to describe in writing. You might have to see it to understand, I think.

There is a beautiful "lake" in the middle of the stadium, which reflects the light and changes color from segment to segment. Lots of dancing white lights, trance-y classical music, a floating statue or two that break apart to represent something else, a glowing pregnant belly, imagery reminiscent of ancient games but done in an abstract, modern way.

Everything so far (40 minutes or so in) has been done in a slow, lilting, trance-y way.

Just cut to commercial -- CBC said Parade of Nations up next.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They are doing the Parade of Nations in alphabetical order in the order of the Greek alphabet. In this manner, they just said that the U.S. will go before Canada.

(Edited to add: The Argentinian team is very attractive. I'm just saying... :-))

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am getting all excited just hearing about it! I can't wait! Thanks for sneak peak Yankee.

I am thinking we are going to have to set up a spoiler section so that we can post scores and updates as they happen for those of us who can't operate on NBC time.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
FYI -- Padivius is giving a condensed blow-by-blow in the Big Brother section. I'm trying to work, so I can't do that, but wanted to let you know in case you were interested!

Marysafan
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 10:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Yankee...I'm on my way there!

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Big ovation for Iraqi team...

Padivius
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08-21-2003

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Moved here by Mods.

India. Alot of black, but coloured outfits too.

Indonesia, black outfits (or dark blue)

I can't take a screencap of my TV, sorry.

Jordan, small delegation, dressed in black and white.

Iraq, dressed in green blazers. Huge cheer for them.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(I can't do screencaps either Padivius -- you're doing a great job describing, though)

Padivius
Member

08-21-2003

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Iran. missed them, sorry.

Ireland, wearing pinstripe blazers and tan pants, along with head visors.

Commercial.

Padivius
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08-21-2003

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Iran. missed them, sorry.

Ireland, wearing pinstripe blazers and tan pants, along with head visors.

Commercial.

Hamsterlady
Member

07-03-2003

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Glad to hear the Iraqi delegation got a big cheer! :-)

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 13, 2004 - 11:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Iran was pretty non-descript clothes-wise (wearing brown jackets if I remember correctly). Small delegation.