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The rails reflect the slightly out-law-ish "free-running" aspect of the sport's origins - lots of footage on Youtube of kidz using roofs/flights of steps/handrails etc to do tricks.
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The rails reflect the slightly out-law-ish "free-running" aspect of the sport's origins - lots of footage on Youtube of kidz using roofs/flights of steps/handrails etc to do tricks.
ScotiaLass
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I'm enjoying the pairs figure skating right now
She's unbelievable. Actually got a bit emotional watching her. Captivating stuff.
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I am having to endure BBC nobs commentating on various sports who obviously know only what they have skimmed read since they found out they were going to Sochi. Today, the toughest event in the Olympics isn't live except online, instead I can record / watch curling all day or the quite ridiculous mogul skiing, another subjective sport. I do respect the figure skaters because they have to be very fit to compete, others are debatable. Maybe we could have a separate Artistic Olympics?
If you want to see some real pressure stuff, watch the women's pursuit tomorrow in the Biathlon. Andrew Musgrave will also be trying for a medal in the cross country sprints, the Russians will be also be hoping for medals in this.
If you want to see some real pressure stuff, watch the women's pursuit tomorrow in the Biathlon. Andrew Musgrave will also be trying for a medal in the cross country sprints, the Russians will be also be hoping for medals in this.
GrumpyGregry
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I can't help but think some of the Russian male figure skaters may not be telling that nice Mr Putin the entire truth about their private lives.
Shadow
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Umm, I thought the toughest winter event was on the last day. Agreed about subjectivity (mentioned back in post # 87), but some are more subjective than others. The best mogul skier won today and on saturday.
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Those aren't moguls, more like perfectly sculptured pimples. Men's 50km? No tougher than the women's 30km, though I would like to see them doing equal distances and do away with the present discrimination which is supposed to be against the Olympic Charter. If they were carrying rifles I might concede.
asterix
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They don't need to, he's 'ex-'KGB.
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KGB? Known Gay-Boy ....
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One of the women had a really bad fall in the "slopeside" skiing this morning, still waiting for news. One of the commentators said "She had her helmet on and a mouth guard in so I am sure she will be ok".
That's alright then.
That's alright then.
Cheddar George
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I was wondering if you were back from Russia ......... i will take that as a yes.
I've been watching live footage at work all morning, completely hooked. Really awful to see a crash like that, hope she's ok.
Stephenite
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Managed to catch some of the cross-country sprint today whilst at work. Disappointed it didn't work out for Andrew Musgrave; I had hopes of a medal from him.
'Do you remember Eddie the Eagle?' is what i've been getting all week from my workmates.
'Do you remember Eddie the Eagle?' is what i've been getting all week from my workmates.
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