Posted by Bekka H. on February 11, 2002, at 23:58:18
In reply to Re: What's your favorite Olympic sport?, posted by Noa on February 11, 2002, at 12:07:26
> I am enjoying watching the newer sports, like snowboarding in the halfpipe. Wow.
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> I enjoy the ski jumpers, too. And I must say that the commentary during the jumps was helpful to me because for the first time I understood how they push off the ramp and into the air and how that can make or break a jump.
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> Usually, I am the one griping about too much talking from the commentators and not enough sports to watch. I still have that complaint. There are too many damn commercials and too much fluff! Bring on the sports. And what is with only showing a couple of hours during the day on weeknends? Couldn't the world of sports have planned ahead and timed the allstar game for after the olympics? And can't we forego a bit of nascar for one weekend or two every FOUR years?
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> The moguls are pretty amazing, too, though my knees hurt just watching! And I cringe hearing the commentators tell us so-and-so has had 3 knee operations and so-and-so has had six knee operations. Jeez. They must really love what they do! Are there any old mogul skiiers yet? Wonder how their artificial knees are holding up?***********************************************
Hi Noa,
I was thinking the same thing about the knees of the mogul skiers! Every time they bend their knees, I feel mine aching sympathetically. Speaking of pain, yesterday and today, one of the Russian figure skaters, who now trains in this country, skated on an ankle that was broken in two spots!! She broke it a week or so ago, and she knew she wouldn't get a medal because she was unable to do some of the jumps, but she said she just couldn't miss the Olympics! As she was skating, I kept thinking, "If only I could overcome my difficulties and my depression the way she goes out there and skates despite her badly broken ankle."
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