2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

[Bats]

Feb 17, 2014 16:51:08 GMT -5 ashley said:

I dont blame her totaly she was doing what she was told but she needed some judgement.

Bode was very kind to her in the aftermath. Very classy.

She asks a lot of the same stupid questions, though. She catches them when they are still out of breath and tries to get inside their head. When they lose, she asks all these questions about what went wrong and what was in their mind when things were going wrong. It's like, gee lady, well really I just choked, what else can I tell you?

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Feb 17, 2014 15:23:51 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

Look where we stand! ::ban-split::

As of when, what day did this happen?

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Jeff is a stickler for detail.

Day 11, Monday, February 17

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As soon as I turned on the TV last night, I saw the interview with Bode. Then I saw a later interview and Twitter post where he said kind things about the interviewer. He seems like a very nice guy. I was glad that I could see it so I would understand what happened.

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I do believe there is bias against Americans, but I always thought it was the individual judges who made the biased calls. Here is an article where Canadians are saying the outcome was fixed before the event. I find that hard to believe. I find it even harder to believe that the Russians would discuss it where others could hear.

What do you think?

"When things don't go your way in sports, blame everyone else for the disappointing result.

Earlier this month, the French newspaper L'Equipe wrote that a Russian coach said that ice dancing at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was going to be fixed. The Americans were to help the Russians in the team competition and the Russians would return the favor in the pairs competition.

The U.S. Figure Skating Association, via The Boston Globe's John Powers, called the allegations "categorically false."

As it turns out, the American duo of Meryl Davis and Charlie White took home gold in the pairs competition, and the Russians as a team won the gold.
Of course, Canada finished second in both competitions.

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir—who won gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics—put on a great show in the pairs competition, but the judges gave the edge to the United States. However, not everyone agreed with the judges and believe that the fix did indeed happen."

Read more at bleacherreport.com/articles/1964995-canadians-believe-ice-dancing-was-fixed-at-2014-sochi-winter-olympics

[AntiArbitrator]

I watched, I frowned, I wondered...WHAT THE HECK IS CURLING?

[Bats]

Feb 18, 2014 18:55:48 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

As soon as I turned on the TV last night, I saw the interview with Bode. Then I saw a later interview and Twitter post where he said kind things about the interviewer. He seems like a very nice guy. I was glad that I could see it so I would understand what happened.

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Perhaps the people at NBC could have been as classy as Bode, and done a little editing. Except that then we would not still be talking about it.

[Bats]

Feb 18, 2014 18:55:48 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

I do believe there is bias against Americans, but I always thought it was the individual judges who made the biased calls. Here is an article where Canadians are saying the outcome was fixed before the event. I find that hard to believe. I find it even harder to believe that the Russians would discuss it where others could hear.

What do you think?

"When things don't go your way in sports, blame everyone else for the disappointing result.

Earlier this month, the French newspaper L'Equipe wrote that a Russian coach said that ice dancing at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was going to be fixed. The Americans were to help the Russians in the team competition and the Russians would return the favor in the pairs competition.

The U.S. Figure Skating Association, via The Boston Globe's John Powers, called the allegations "categorically false."

As it turns out, the American duo of Meryl Davis and Charlie White took home gold in the pairs competition, and the Russians as a team won the gold.
Of course, Canada finished second in both competitions.

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir—who won gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics—put on a great show in the pairs competition, but the judges gave the edge to the United States. However, not everyone agreed with the judges and believe that the fix did indeed happen."

Read more at bleacherreport.com/articles/1964995-canadians-believe-ice-dancing-was-fixed-at-2014-sochi-winter-olympics

This is a tough one. I do think there are a lot of crooked things going on in the olympics, but I'm not sure this is one of them. I did not see any of the team competition, though, so I am blind in that regard. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary to me regarding the ice dancing, though, as a spectator. The ice dancing is much more predictable, as there are fewer chances for errors. They follow these couples closely through all of their various competitions, and the consistency (good or bad) is evident for years. So if you want to "call it" in advance, you have a better chance with ice dancing than with the other skating events. The panels have judges from all the countries (right?), so I don't see how 2 countries could fix it without the others being in on it.

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It keeps you on your toes Anti this way. Hahaha

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Feb 19, 2014 0:00:23 GMT -5 Bats said:

Feb 18, 2014 18:55:48 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

I do believe there is bias against Americans, but I always thought it was the individual judges who made the biased calls. Here is an article where Canadians are saying the outcome was fixed before the event. I find that hard to believe. I find it even harder to believe that the Russians would discuss it where others could hear.

What do you think?

"When things don't go your way in sports, blame everyone else for the disappointing result.

Earlier this month, the French newspaper L'Equipe wrote that a Russian coach said that ice dancing at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics was going to be fixed. The Americans were to help the Russians in the team competition and the Russians would return the favor in the pairs competition.

The U.S. Figure Skating Association, via The Boston Globe's John Powers, called the allegations "categorically false."

As it turns out, the American duo of Meryl Davis and Charlie White took home gold in the pairs competition, and the Russians as a team won the gold.
Of course, Canada finished second in both competitions.

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir—who won gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics—put on a great show in the pairs competition, but the judges gave the edge to the United States. However, not everyone agreed with the judges and believe that the fix did indeed happen."

Read more at bleacherreport.com/articles/1964995-canadians-believe-ice-dancing-was-fixed-at-2014-sochi-winter-olympics

This is a tough one. I do think there are a lot of crooked things going on in the olympics, but I'm not sure this is one of them. I did not see any of the team competition, though, so I am blind in that regard. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary to me regarding the ice dancing, though, as a spectator. The ice dancing is much more predictable, as there are fewer chances for errors. They follow these couples closely through all of their various competitions, and the consistency (good or bad) is evident for years. So if you want to "call it" in advance, you have a better chance with ice dancing than with the other skating events. The panels have judges from all the countries (right?), so I don't see how 2 countries could fix it without the others being in on it.

Ditto ...the accusation is highly unlikely.

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Feb 19, 2014 4:09:22 GMT -5 Jeff said:

It keeps you on your toes Anti this way. Hahaha

Yep, it does.

As of Day 13, February 20th, 2014

The race to see which country can bring home the most Olympic medals from the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia is on. Below you can find the full, updated tally of who’s leading the competition overall, as well as where each country stands when it comes to gold, silver and bronze.

TOTAL MEDAL COUNT:
United States of America: 23
Russia: 22
Netherlands: 22
Norway: 21
Canada: 18
Germany: 16
France: 14
Sweden: 11
Switzerland: 10
Austria: 10

GOLD MEDAL COUNT:
Norway: 10
Germany: 8
United States of America: 7
Netherlands: 6
Russia: 6
Switzerland: 6
Belarus: 5
Canada: 5
Poland: 4
France: 4

SILVER MEDAL COUNT:
Canada: 9
Russia: 9
Netherlands: 7
Austria: 6
Sweden: 5
United States of America: 5
Sweden: 5
Norway: 4
Japan: 4
Germany: 4
Czech Republic: 3

BRONZE MEDAL COUNT:
United States of America: 11
Netherlands: 9
Norway: 7
Russia: 7
France: 7
Italy: 5
Canada: 4
Germany: 4
Slovenia: 4
Sweden: 4

[3sheets2thewind]

The loser country of the men's hockey team (the silver metal winner) will have to keep Bieber permanently.

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Feb 20, 2014 15:52:20 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

Feb 19, 2014 4:09:22 GMT -5 Jeff said:

It keeps you on your toes Anti this way. Hahaha

Yep, it does.

As of Day 13, February 20th, 2014

The race to see which country can bring home the most Olympic medals from the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia is on. Below you can find the full, updated tally of who’s leading the competition overall, as well as where each country stands when it comes to gold, silver and bronze.

TOTAL MEDAL COUNT:
United States of America: 23
Russia: 22
Netherlands: 22
Norway: 21
Canada: 18
Germany: 16
France: 14
Sweden: 11
Switzerland: 10
Austria: 10

GOLD MEDAL COUNT:
Norway: 10
Germany: 8
United States of America: 7
Netherlands: 6
Russia: 6
Switzerland: 6
Belarus: 5
Canada: 5
Poland: 4
France: 4

SILVER MEDAL COUNT:
Canada: 9
Russia: 9
Netherlands: 7
Austria: 6
Sweden: 5
United States of America: 5
Sweden: 5
Norway: 4
Japan: 4
Germany: 4
Czech Republic: 3

BRONZE MEDAL COUNT:
United States of America: 11
Netherlands: 9
Norway: 7
Russia: 7
France: 7
Italy: 5
Canada: 4
Germany: 4
Slovenia: 4
Sweden: 4

Thanks for the info Anti.

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Feb 20, 2014 18:15:45 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

The loser country of the men's hockey team (the silver metal winner) will have to keep Bieber permanently.

Now that is funny.

[3sheets2thewind]

Feb 21, 2014 1:58:26 GMT -5 Jeff said:

Feb 20, 2014 18:15:45 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

The loser country of the men's hockey team (the silver metal winner) will have to keep Bieber permanently.

Now that is funny.

It is not funny, this may be the scariest bet ever made in the history of the Olympics.
The Gold metal in men's hockey has never been more valuable.

[Bats]

Feb 20, 2014 15:42:34 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

Feb 19, 2014 0:00:23 GMT -5 Bats said:

This is a tough one. I do think there are a lot of crooked things going on in the olympics, but I'm not sure this is one of them. I did not see any of the team competition, though, so I am blind in that regard. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary to me regarding the ice dancing, though, as a spectator. The ice dancing is much more predictable, as there are fewer chances for errors. They follow these couples closely through all of their various competitions, and the consistency (good or bad) is evident for years. So if you want to "call it" in advance, you have a better chance with ice dancing than with the other skating events. The panels have judges from all the countries (right?), so I don't see how 2 countries could fix it without the others being in on it.

Ditto ...the accusation is highly unlikely.

So now there is a new controversy, this time over last night's ladies' competition. Sigh. It makes me feel bad for the winners.

It was disappointing to see Yuna Kim crying because she got silver instead of gold.

There were a lot of falls and missteps last night. My husband and son base their entire opinions on what they see, and they don't understand how far down to the tiny details the judging goes. Every time someone fell, they both shouted "Next!"

[Bats]

On a happier note from last night was Maddie Bowman's gold medal win in ski halfpipe. Gotta love her "badass grandma" too.


sports.yahoo.com/news/only-thing-cooler-than-maddie-bowman-s-halfpipe-skiing-gold-medal-is-her-grandma-s-t-shirt-230703261.html


The US pretty much dominated the new freestyle events. Maybe we are a little bit crazier here in America, and that must be why so many athletes from other countries come here for freestyle training.

[Bats]

Feb 21, 2014 5:33:08 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

Feb 21, 2014 1:58:26 GMT -5 Jeff said:

Now that is funny.

It is not funny, this may be the scariest bet ever made in the history of the Olympics.
The Gold metal in men's hockey has never been more valuable.

Yeah, talk about motivation!

The billboard is hilarious, though.

[AntiArbitrator]

I need more information on the Bieber bet. Research time.

On a happier note from last night was Maddie Bowman's gold medal win in ski halfpipe. Gotta love her "badass grandma" too.

Nice! There were many happy moments for the participants and their families.

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Feb 21, 2014 5:33:08 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

Feb 21, 2014 1:58:26 GMT -5 Jeff said:

Now that is funny.

It is not funny, this may be the scariest bet ever made in the history of the Olympics.
The Gold metal in men's hockey has never been more valuable.

Thanks. I might have missed this important moment in Olympics history. With apologies to Kyle, I really want to post pictures of the billboard.

BEFORE THE GAME



AFTER THE GAME

[AntiArbitrator]

February 20 Medal Count

[Bats]

Feb 21, 2014 17:30:17 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

Feb 21, 2014 5:33:08 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

It is not funny, this may be the scariest bet ever made in the history of the Olympics.
The Gold metal in men's hockey has never been more valuable.

Thanks. I might have missed this important moment in Olympics history. With apologies to Kyle, I really want to post pictures of the billboard.

BEFORE THE GAME



AFTER THE GAME

GREAT post, AA! Thanks!!

[AntiArbitrator]

You're welcome. Worst Bet Ever!

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Feb 21, 2014 5:33:08 GMT -5 3sheets2thewind said:

Feb 21, 2014 1:58:26 GMT -5 Jeff said:

Now that is funny.

It is not funny, this may be the scariest bet ever made in the history of the Olympics.
The Gold metal in men's hockey has never been more valuable.

Depends on who loses.

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Feb 21, 2014 17:53:31 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

February 20 Medal Count

Is there an updated count yet?

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The fifteenth day of medal events at the 2014 Sochi Olympics is in the books.

Russia is now in first place in the overall medal count with 29 medals. The United States still has 27 after failing to medal for the first time in the Olympics. Russia and Norway have the most golds with 11. The U.S. has nine gold medals.

We'll keep this full list of all the Olympic medal winners updated throughout the Olympics. You can find a complete list of gold medal favorites here.


Read more: www.businessinsider.com/olympic-medal-count-2014-2#ixzz2u5GgoO1r


Medal Count, Friday, February 21

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For me I am over the Winter Olympics now.

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Feb 23, 2014 5:06:06 GMT -5 Jeff said:

For me I am over the Winter Olympics now.

Thanks for sharing.

[AntiArbitrator]

2014 Sochi Olympics is over and I think the USA representatives did very well although they did not bring home the most medals.

"As the curtain comes down in Sochi without the 2014 Winter Olympics delivering an indelible signature moment, several teams are entitled to walk away feeling they turned in the top performance.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is certain to lay claim to that honor, and he can back it up statistically. The home team spent the most time on the podium, leading the Games with 33 total medals and also with 13 golds. That's substantially up from 15 medals and three golds for Russia in 2010.
But critics will note that means Russia's medals cost about $1.55 billion apiece at Putin's $51 billion Games, and they didn't even get the one they coveted most, in men's hockey.

Norway, which heads home to its nation of five million with 26 medals overall and 11 golds, is the runaway winner for triumphs per capita. But if that success comes as a surprise to most Americans, it's because NBC didn't spend much of prime time tracking the cross-country skiing, biathlon and Nordic combined events—low-profile action that accounted for 21 of Norway's medallions.

The U.S. checks in with a very respectable 28 medals and nine golds, and it should be penning a thank-you note to the International Olympic Committee for the 12 new events that were added in Sochi. That's where the U.S. bloated its count, with five golds and nine total medals. No other nation had more than five medals or two golds in debut events.

Give Canadians credit for sustaining the Winter Olympics momentum they built as host of the 2010 Vancouver Games, with 25 medals and 10 golds.

That's four fewer golds than they won last time, and in Sochi they were top-heavy with nine freestyle skiing medals. But with the Maple Leaf flag flying victoriously at both hockey finals, they're cackling about sticking it to their neighbors to the south.

And then there's the Netherlands, the nation whose people seem a little confused when they say they're from Holland while also calling themselves Dutch. But they definitely know their way around the long-track speedskating oval, where they won 23 of their 24 medals.

The Dutch could have left everyone except their long-track speedskaters home and still placed fifth in the world for total medals, which is an unprecedented show of dominance at the Winter Olympics."

Courtesy of bleacherreport.com/articles/1970528-inside-the-final-medal-count-at-the-2014-winter-olympics

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Feb 23, 2014 13:23:39 GMT -5 AntiArbitrator said:

Feb 23, 2014 5:06:06 GMT -5 Jeff said:

For me I am over the Winter Olympics now.

Thanks for sharing.

I am wanting my shows back on that all.