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TillyGalore wrote:

Lavabe wrote:The US women's gymnastic team behavior during the events hasn't been great, but it hasn't been much different from some of their competitors. The announcers mentioned that the US team often did not watch thèir competitors, and that a number of competitors didn't relish their silver medals.

I don't have a problem with them not watching their competitors - I don't want to see how everyone else is doing as it will make me that much more nervous. How often do we, on this board, call out our competitors for their classless behavior? And how often are we disappointed when one of our own demonstrates classless behavior. This is what bothers me about McKayla's reaction. And, just because other competitors don't relish their silver medals, doesn't mean our ladies shouldn't. How often do we tell our kids, our we were told, if so-and-so jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would you? Classless behavior reflects on all of us. On the flip side Jordan Weiber (in my mind I keep calling her Justin Bieber, sorry Jordan) did a fantastic job of dealing with her disappointment. She cried about, but she congratulated Gabby and Aly (maybe Jordan should go by Jordy) and moved on. Not once did she act spoiled or demonstrate any other type of unsportsmanlike conduct when she missed the all-around.

Ima Facultiwyfe wrote: I saw last night that of the 34 golds, the women have earned 23! You rock, ladies!!!!
Love, Ima

captmojo wrote:I have less problem with McKayla's behavior than I do with Usain Bolt's.
I completely understand being so disappointed with one's own performance that it's hard to contain that attitude through the acceptance of your own failure. It may appear as being a sore loser. When you know you failed in putting forth what you know you are completely capable of and that you also know that your best could have put you on the gold medal stand of the world's biggest stage...she is very young, after all.

I absolutely have NO damned patience for a sore winner. Carl Lewis is right to bring Bolt's abilities under question. It was just that. Question, not accusation. As for not having respect for Lewis' accomplishments, come back for your commentary, Mr. Bolt, when you have as many medals as Mr. Lewis and you've been able to win them in more than one type of event.
Not trying to be political here, but how many more might Lewis have if not for the boycott set by Pres Carter?

Usain...shut the fuck up, please. I will.

Lavabe wrote:Note to USA Gymnastics: Please hire the Olympic handlers working with USA Swimming's teenagers. Please?

Note to Carl Lewis: please raise your concerns to the proper investigating authorities. Also, please hire the USA Swimming PR handlers, especially if you decide to run for NJ state senator.

Note to Usain Bolt: dude... You're fast. Just say WE'RE CLEAN, and leave it at that. Of course, hiring the USA PR handlers might be a very good idea.

How did swimming avoid these issues this year?
;)

ArkieDukie wrote:I'd also like to suggest that Carmelita Jeter use the same PR handler as USA swimming. Is it just me, or is she almost as bad as Usain Bolt?

Lavabe wrote:

ArkieDukie wrote:I'd also like to suggest that Carmelita Jeter use the same PR handler as USA swimming. Is it just me, or is she almost as bad as Usain Bolt?

Hey... She just helped set a new world record, pointed at the sign showing the new record, and was celebrating. The US women had received a LOT of flak before the race ( for like 8 years).

At least she didn't trash people by name.

ArkieDukie wrote:USA Women's 4x400 team. Wow. Just. Wow.

Amazing athletes, and classy all the way around. Allyson Felix became the first female since Florence Griffith-Joyner to win 3 gold medals in a single Olympics.