Mainad Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The IOC boss seems to be less than thrilled by Bolt than the rest of us! "Olympics boss Jacques Rogge has told Usain Bolt to show more respect for opponents after the Jamaican claimed the first sprint double for 24 years." Link to BBC article: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 I really cannot abide by showboating athletes. I can understand displays of Joy and Exultation. But not PRETENTIOUS "look-at-me" displays. Immediately my respect for said 'athletes' vaporizes the moment they launch into their 'diva' acts. They should remember that they are no better than schoolteachers or other public servants who toil every day W/O the great amounts of worldwide publicty heaped upon these physical 'whores.' See my similar thread in the general "Beijing"folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 What's Rogge's problem exactly? I don't think this is a matter of respect. I think this is a case of a young athlete having the time of his life and some silly old fart not being able to recognise that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) What's Rogge's problem exactly? I don't think this is a matter of respect. I think this is a case of a young athlete having the time of his life and some silly old fart not being able to recognise that. Nope. Rogge is right and Bolt is outta line. He deserves to be rebuked. Besides, Rogge runs the show. Bolt is a mere puppet in the overall scheme of things. Edited August 21, 2008 by baron-pierreIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 If Rogge runs the show, why has the IOC been so mute about all China's broken promises? Daft old bugger. Who has Bolt offended? I can't believe anyone with sense would be remotely bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltp74 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 If Rogge runs the show, why has the IOC been so mute about all China's broken promises? Daft old bugger. Who has Bolt offended? I can't believe anyone with sense would be remotely bothered. I sorta agree with this guy. http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/t...o&type=lgns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Thank goodness some people still have sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 1. If Rogge runs the show, why has the IOC been so mute about all China's broken promises? . 2. Who has Bolt offended? 1. The IOC cannot and SHOULD NOT interfere in the host country's internal affairs -- only in matters that impact the Games. 2. The IOC leadership, his fellow athletes and me. These 'pieces of meat' are really only good for their 10 mins. of fame. Why do you elevate them so? I mean Usain's story is already yesterday;s news. We need a new champ today -- and a new one tomorrow. And after Sunday, they just all go intothe history books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 1. They promised it, they failed to deliver it. The IOC clearly has no backbone. 2. Utter drivel. If you or anyone else is offended by a 21 year old kid having the time of his life and doing extraordinary things, then I suggest you sod off, go and learn about the joys of elite level sport and come back when you've grown up a bit. You may think that harsh, but I've rarely seen anything so stupid, so utterly absurd, so completely lacking in basic intelligence and so completely out of proportion with what is actually going on as that. Rogge should get a grip and so should you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Bolt should NOT have a ceremony. OK, I just made a little money on the stock market. So I'll give Bolt a break, He can have his ceremony. Edited August 21, 2008 by baron-pierreIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Good God! First Obama, now Bolt. Who shall feel your wrath next Baron? Caucasians fear not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 /\ /\ U're too funny 4 yer own good, michelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Rogge has bigger problems like Africa never hosting the Games before...tisk tisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Maybe Jacques Rogge doesn't care about black people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 colonialistst Africa haters...western evil forces etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownBLUE Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 For me, Rogge should butt in or butt out. If you want to criticize Bolt for his actions, chastise every doper and Beijing for its broken promises. Otherwise, shut up. I opt for the latter. I'm tired of his playing politics and should just shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 For me, Rogge should butt in or butt out. If you want to criticize Bolt for his actions, chastise every doper and Beijing for its broken promises. Otherwise, shut up. I opt for the latter. I'm tired of his playing politics and should just shut up. Uh-huh. Like he's going to listen to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arwebb Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That doesn't make Downtown's comment any less correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainad Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm still not clear what it was exactly that Bolt did that got under Rogge's nose?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm still not clear what it was exactly that Bolt did that got under Rogge's nose?? He cleaned his nose and passed on the bogey to Rogge's nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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