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08-16-2008, 08:17 AM
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I guess this thread gave insperation to the Canadian Athletes. They now have 1 gold, one silver and one bronze. I'm more proud now. I'm really happy that we finally got on the podium.
Here are the events we won a meda at: Bronze medal in wrestling Silver medal in rowing, men's pair Gold medal in wrestling Hopefilly we can get some more. "How to hit home runs: I swing as hard as I can, and I try to swing right through the ball...The harder you grip the bat, the more you can swing it through the ball, and the farther the ball will go. I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." Babe Ruth
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08-16-2008, 08:26 AM
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"awww man I just looked and even Mexico has 1 bronze.... Canada really does need to step it up. I mean heck everyone that can Run, Jump, or Swim from Mexico is already in the States!" ~~~Icegoat
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08-16-2008, 08:31 AM
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I'm going to have to speak my mind.
Why should the medals matter that much? Surely the fact a country is being represented by top athletes is enough. Sure, your country winning medals would be good. But if those athletes are performing well, that's just as good in my opinion. chugger n. A clipboard-wielding charity collector who stalks Britain's pavements wearing a luminous bib and relieving passers by of their valuables, loose change, spare time etc. From charity + mugger.
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08-16-2008, 02:30 PM
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I kinda see what you mean but I still see it like this. Humans love bragging rights. Theres not as much pride to be had in a nation that always comes up just short.....Hard to brag about 4th place when three people from other nations are better than you and have medals to prove it.
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08-16-2008, 02:51 PM
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Canada needs to find a sport it can compete at and be the best at. That is what the UK does; We concentrate on the sports where being black is not a prerogative and where most nations cant be bothered to spend the money required. Hence we suck at nearly all sports except Yachting, Rowing and Cycling but we scoop a load of medals in those disciplines so we look better than we actually are.
 France is the same they rock at Fencing...woot
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08-17-2008, 08:35 AM
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 Congratulations on the medals. Still several days to get others.Quote:
We have the same number of medals now as Great Britain (although ranked lower because bulk of it were silvers).
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08-17-2008, 08:41 AM
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Storm these athletes train for four years to get a spot in the podium. They don't go there for fun, they go there to try and win a medal.
In my opinion it would be disapointing if I didn't win a medal at what I've worked so hard for during the past four years. So that's why it's important for my country to win medals. I respect them in every way, but I want them to win medals because they worked so hard. "How to hit home runs: I swing as hard as I can, and I try to swing right through the ball...The harder you grip the bat, the more you can swing it through the ball, and the farther the ball will go. I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." Babe Ruth
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08-17-2008, 04:25 PM
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You know Canada just won a gold medal in men's rowing.
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08-18-2008, 11:21 AM
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I don't see how your not suprised MJ.. me and you both know Summer Olympics is not a big thing in Canada. I never expect Canada to be in the top 10 for the Summer Olympics.. can you belive these Beijing Olympics could have been in Toronto.. I remeber the day of the bidding.. why hold Summer Olympics if we rock during winter..
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08-18-2008, 11:25 AM
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Oh Padd, I didn't have high expectations from Canada, we haven't got a lot medals since the 84 Olympics where we won 44 of them(I believe)
I was just letting some frustration out, because it was already day seven and Canada hasn't won any yet. But we have nine medals now, and I have a chance to winning for at the end of the week. So I'm happier now. I knew he would do good in rowing and kayaking, we usually do. "How to hit home runs: I swing as hard as I can, and I try to swing right through the ball...The harder you grip the bat, the more you can swing it through the ball, and the farther the ball will go. I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." Babe Ruth
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