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Why hasn't Rogge complained about premature celebrating?


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I've seen quite a few cross-country, biathlon, and nordic combined skiers start celebrating before they cross the finish line. I even saw one guy who went over to the crowd, grabbed a flag, and celebrated before he crossed the line. Why hasn't Rogge complained about this?

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Its traditional. There has been lots of athletes over the years celebrating as they are in the finishing stretch with a comfortable lead. Especially since after they cross the line they usually collapse. Marathoners etc do it when they are clearly in the lead and don't need to worry about being passed.

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This thread reminds me of that old SNL commercial with John Belushi for Little Chocolate Donuts:

Check out the video...

http://www.ifood.tv/video/john_belushis_little_chocolate_donuts

Except here Belushi crossed the finsh line before celebrating :rolleyes: . What an athlete, love the smoke in his hand. :lol::P

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