2012 Summer Olympics - London Games

[GM_Tood]

Dem gynastics gals er gud.

One question, though... the Russian gal that got bronze tied on score with the second American in the all-around... so I'm not quite sure how the tie-breaker works. I looked over on the website for the Federation that runs the sport... and was even more confused by their tie-breaking explanation. So does anyone know what the rule is? May just have to watch it on NBC tonight to find out how that worked.

Higher total after dropping lowest apparatus score for each.

 

[GSG]

Medal count:

USA: 18 Golds, 9 Silvers, 10 Bronzes - 37 Total

China: 18 Golds, 11 Silvers, 5 Bronzes - 34 Total

Japan: 2 Golds, 6 Silvers, 11 Bronzes - 19 Total

 

[HuskerFanChuck]

Dem gynastics gals er gud.

One question, though... the Russian gal that got bronze tied on score with the second American in the all-around... so I'm not quite sure how the tie-breaker works. I looked over on the website for the Federation that runs the sport... and was even more confused by their tie-breaking explanation. So does anyone know what the rule is? May just have to watch it on NBC tonight to find out how that worked.

Higher total after dropping lowest apparatus score for each.

Thanks. Sadly, it seems like that defeats the purpose of an "all-around", because you're rewarding the person who scored highly in one events, but poorly in another, over the person who was more consistent throughout the events. But they all know the rules going in. Too bad.

 

[huKSer]

Medal count:

USA: 18 Golds, 9 Silvers, 10 Bronzes - 37 Total

China: 18 Golds, 11 Silvers, 5 Bronzes - 34 Total

Japan: 2 Golds, 6 Silvers, 11 Bronzes - 19 Total

3 pts for Au, 2 pts for Ag and 1 pt for Cu/Sn

USA 82

CHN 81

JPN 29

 

[Apathy]

I wonder if they'll ever include MMA in future Olympics.

 

[GSG]

Kayla Harrison won gold in women's judo. First gold medal for an American woman in judo.

 

[Haspula]

USA will have 200 points by the end of the game.

 

[Haspula]

And there is the record for most points scored in a game! :corndance

 

[HuskerfaninOkieland]

I would give 20 years off my life to be the team masseuse for USA Volleyball. Those legs....

Men or womens team?

We have a men's team?

Ha!! We do! And they just finished beating Brazil

 

[GSG]

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Watch the video, and shout "Finish Her!"

 

[NUance]

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Watch the video, and shout "Finish Her!"

Yikes! That was a massive shot to the head. Still, I think the penalty--if any was called--would've been against the goalie, not Alex Morgan, right?

 

[GSG]

Click this link:

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Watch the video, and shout "Finish Her!"

Yikes! That was a massive shot to the head. Still, I think the penalty--if any was called--would've been against the goalie, not Alex Morgan, right?

Yeah, I think so. I think that's what the article was trying to say, but it was worded poorly.

 

[GSG]

Ouch Town! Population: You!

http://deadspin.com/5931623/ethiopian-steeplechaser-slams-into-races-final-hurdle-leaves-track-in-a-wheelchair

 

[GM_Tood]

Click this link:

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Watch the video, and shout "Finish Her!"

 

[GSG]

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Watch the video, and shout "Finish Her!"

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