Ishkur's Winter Olympics Recap: Random Notes

Ishkur · March 2nd, 2006, 10:09 AM

A funny thing happened on the way to the Olympics being transformed from a strictly amateur competition to a "best vs. the best bar none" free-for-all extravaganza: Professionals realized they were participating in the most prestigious international tournament in the world, a tournament that makes...
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superfunkomatic · March 2nd, 2006, 10:56 AM

no canadians making ice? haha. it's become a "where's waldo" to find our trinkets in the ice at the events.

it'll be interesting to see if the legacy from calgary and increased funding since the calgary olympics for winter sports will continue to increase our medal count at the vancouver olympics. with 13-14 fourth place finishes looks like there are plenty of athletes to take podium positions in upcoming competitions.

now we (canada) should focus some energy and funding on the summer games where we are not a medal threat for most events.

March 2nd, 2006, 10:09 AM	#1
Ishkur Join Date: 12-27-2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 438	Ishkur's Winter Olympics Recap: Random Notes A funny thing happened on the way to the Olympics being transformed from a strictly amateur competition to a "best vs. the best bar none" free-for-all extravaganza: Professionals realized they were participating in the most prestigious international tournament in the world, a tournament that makes... Full Article

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March 2nd, 2006, 10:56 AM	#2
superfunkomatic Join Date: 01-06-2005 Posts: 3	no canadians making ice? haha. it's become a "where's waldo" to find our trinkets in the ice at the events. it'll be interesting to see if the legacy from calgary and increased funding since the calgary olympics for winter sports will continue to increase our medal count at the vancouver olympics. with 13-14 fourth place finishes looks like there are plenty of athletes to take podium positions in upcoming competitions. now we (canada) should focus some energy and funding on the summer games where we are not a medal threat for most events.

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