BethnalGreen Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm enjoying the Snowboard halfpipe. Unpredictable as ever when people are falling left right and centre, but my question is this - how many people are each country allowed to field cos I swear I've seen more than 3 for more than one country especially USA. Is there no limit in the Winter Olympics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm not sure Beth. I guess it's up to how many you can qualify. Someone else will know the quotas, I'm sure. I'm surprised nobody's commented on the French "Froggy" moustaches. Great fun! Nice to see some self-mocking humour from them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 For all the hype, can't deny that Shaun White walked the walk to match the talk! He was just in a class of his own! Well deserved! Congrats USA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nykfan845 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 48.4. LMAO. This guy is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 yep, pretty amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The half pipe is brilliant! White is the man New Zealand finished well off the pace in 22nd and 28th place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 It's looking promising for Team Australia at the women's now. Torah's qualified top for the final and Holly Crawford's qualified top foer the semifinals. And good news for NZ too, with Kendall brown also qualifying for the semis. ANZAC interest will be high in Cypress today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuigiVercotti Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Come on Torah!!! And dare I say very easy on the eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox334 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm enjoying the Snowboard halfpipe. Unpredictable as ever when people are falling left right and centre, but my question is this - how many people are each country allowed to field cos I swear I've seen more than 3 for more than one country especially USA. Is there no limit in the Winter Olympics? The limit per country in all skiing event is four per country. Its also four per country for the shorter distances in Long Track Speed Skating (500m to 1500m). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hachiko Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Flying Tomato...certified FRESH once again. Let's see if Torah can get Australia another medal (and maybe a gold). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave199 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm watching the Women's Halfpipe Semi Finals. Let's just say the Men's competition is definitely better and more entertaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Mercedes Nicoll is so friggin cute haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troupe Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Queral Castellet from Spain has qualified third for the final. It may be the third winter medal for Spain ever, the previous ones were a gold in Sapporo'72 and a bronce in Albertville'92, both in alpine skiing (slalom), by the Fernández Ochoa brother and sister respectively. In fact it's our only realistic chance in these games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I'm watching the Women's Halfpipe Semi Finals. Let's just say the Men's competition is definitely better and more entertaining At the risk of being heretical, even yesterday with the men, I found the long, slow process of qualifications and quarters and semis and two runs each long and tedious and repetitive. The final was a different matter - lived it. But I think I can leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Great to see one of the Kiwis qualify for the semifinal! Go the Aussies. Will this be the second medal for the Aussies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 And is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like watching one long animated brochure or catalogue for snowboard manufacturers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuigiVercotti Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 And is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like watching one long animated brochure or catalogue for snowboard manufacturers? Uh huh...saw several of the sledders make sure they show the base of their sled to the camera at the end of their run. Guess the Gen X commercial attitudes are there for all to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ard72 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 <flame> Rubbish 'sport' </flame> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 And is it just me, or does it sometimes feel like watching one long animated brochure or catalogue for snowboard manufacturers? Great to have 2 aussies in the final. Good chance of a medal here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troupe Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Queral Castellet from Spain has qualified third for the final. It may be the third winter medal for Spain ever, the previous ones were a gold in Sapporo'72 and a bronce in Albertville'92, both in alpine skiing (slalom), by the Fernández Ochoa brother and sister respectively. In fact it's our only realistic chance in these games. Well, she's had an accident afterwards while she was training, she's being taken to hospital and she won't be able to take part in the final. Bye bye medal chances for Spain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well, she's had an accident afterwards while she was training, she's being taken to hospital and she won't be able to take part in the final. Bye bye medal chances for Spain! I heard one was out. So it was her! Such bad luck! Pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 The Final is underway! Go the Aussies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuigiVercotti Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Go Torah...45 in the second run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 The Aussie has taken the lead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Looks like two Aussies in the top 8! Brilliant performance! Torah is still in the lead either gold or silver for the aussie GOLD FOR AUSTRALIA!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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