Foo - What was your favourite Olympic moment?

Now that it's over, what were your top 3 moments of the Olympics?

Mine were:

Joannie Rochette's short program skate after losing her mother a few days prior. What an amazingly strong individual!!!

I also loved the 500 metre short track men's final where Hamelin won gold by crossing the finish line basically backwards.

Jon Montgomery's walk through the Olympic village where a random girl passed him a pitcher of beer. Classic!!!

To add a non-Canadian athlete, I've got to add Shaun White's absolute dominance over the halfpipe field. Unbelievable.

Night Train ruling on the sliding course. Gold for for DeMond in the Nordic Combined. Jacobellis falling yet again was horrible, but it was a great teaching moment for my boys. Shaun Whites last run on the half pipe was outrageous.

The Canadian crowd singing Oh Canada to the men's curling team near the end of the gold medal match was moving for me.

Nobody cares.

Soon the Mets will start playing and the True Futility will commence.

Until an hour or so ago, I think I would have said that Sean White's performance in the half-pipe was my highlight of the games. All the snowboarders were great but he was just head and shoulders above the rest.

However, having just watched the men's hockey final, I think it will be a long time before I get that involved in a game for which I'm essentially a neutral fan.

I also think it's fair to say that once the opening ceremony is over tonight, it will be a long time before NBC is on again in my house.

all the alpine

how about Fabian Cancellara storming back to get silver in the road race, and crush the competition in the ITT.

My favorite is when that guy did that thing that was inspirational. I'll never forget it.

Alexandre Bilodeau's hug from his brother Frederic.

Sean White's halfpipe.

The men's hockey gold, the hard way.

Vanoc's outstanding job, even though it lost it's chair Jack Poole. He was an outstanding man who truely cared for the Olympic games and British Columbia.

Awe hell, It was all great! Good show BC and all involved.

These guys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxZAkDcAFnI)

The pants, of course

http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/media/photos/unis/photo_506270_resize_article.jpg

The hockey was good...I hate hockey, but taking out all the TV timeouts and just playing with no fights and less penalties actually made for a better game that was easier to watch. I liked the Snowboard and Ski cross to watch

I tend to favor the games that have people neck and neck to win (Ski cross, speed skating, etc), not just against a clock (bobsled, downhill, etc). God save me from things that are scored like the figure skating...the Areials were ok though, if you have to score it let it be over in 20 seconds.

It just seems more like a "sport" if you need to look over your shoulder and beat the guy behind you.

Agree with everything that's been said so far; all good stuff.

I was really fascinated when they showed the handshakes at the end of the men's gold medal hockey game. Ryan Miller, defeated U.S. goalie and MVP of the tournament, and Lindy Ruff, assistant coach of Canada and Miller's head coach on the Buffalo Sabres, had an extended conversation. You could see Lindy pulling Miller close in a hug and talking to him. You see all kinds of guy-hugging in sports to celebrate victory, but seeing a comforting hug and (presumably) words of consolation or encouragement is pretty rare. It was almost as if they were family.

Bob Beamon setting the long jump record in 1968 in Mexico City.

Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic who fell into a gully on a training run and broke four ribs and collapsed a lung.

She sucked up the pain and competed in four sprint races the same day and won a bronze medal. She had to be helped up onto the posium.

Good example of how the mind can block out pain.

She is one of two recipients of The Terry Fox Award.


http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/27/slovenian-cross-country-skier-canadian-figure-skater-winners-of-terry-fox-award-80017/

This Olympics? Toss up.

Shaun White putting on a real show when he already had the gold wrapped up.
Having a eligible bachelor win the men's figure skating. How long has it been since that happened? :p

Sean White putting on a real show when he already had the gold wrapped up.
Having a eligible bachelor win the men's figure skating. How long has it been since that happened? :p

I agree with both moments but not certain Evan is a elible bachelor - i.e. likes girls - maybe his act... for now.

I also like it when the Canadian PAIRS figure skaters won. A real moment for them and all of Canada.

Personal favorite? Any time Bode Miller was on the slope.

The end of the closing ceremony

white's victory lap in the superpipe

Yesterday's hockey game.

OT - 07:40 Goal CAN CROSBY Sidney 87 http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm18/Bijiao/maple.jpg
2nd- 07:13 Goal CAN PERRY Corey 24 http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm18/Bijiao/maple.jpg
1st - 12:50 Goal CAN TOEWS Jonathan 16 http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm18/Bijiao/maple.jpg

I'm so glad they are over.

Leno withdrawal?


I'm so glad they are over.

Slovenian cross-country skier Petra Majdic who fell into a gully on a training run and broke four ribs and collapsed a lung.

She sucked up the pain and competed in four sprint races the same day and won a bronze medal. She had to be helped up onto the posium.

Good example of how the mind can block out pain.

She is one of two recipients of The Terry Fox Award.


http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/27/slovenian-cross-country-skier-canadian-figure-skater-winners-of-terry-fox-award-80017/

This was one of my favorites. I met the woman...freaking AMAZING.

John Montgomery in the village was intense, I was there...the guy is simply...a guy. No hype nothing

Hockey game yesterday standing in village square truly being canadian. The most incredible moment, potentially, of my life. 2-1...20seconds to go...the entire crowd...even americans just paused for 5 seconds...no sound from THOUSANDS of people. I have never had that pure sense of..."what the ****...this just turned into the best game ever"...

To be honest...being part of the olympics has been inspiring...if any of you have never been to one, spend the money and do it. I am considering volunteering at one in the future. An amazing 17 days of my life.



I'm so glad they are over.


Me too...we are all tired from long days and longer nights. Partying with the world has been painful and fun :)

...I am considering volunteering at one in the future....

I blew my shot 30 years ago. I've regretted it.

Leno withdrawal?

I wish he would have, but hey Conan has a Twitter account so it's not all that bad.

This isn't a favorite moment, but this was one of those "silent" moments for the olympics in Canada. When Robbie Dixon crashed during one of his runs, there was a palatable feel of "holy crap, we aren't looking good for the alpine events". While to the rest of the world this seemed small, the murmur in the village and amongst locals bordered on devastation for some. The realization that our alpine team was sucking wind...yikes.

Another small moment, one of the US olympians was being interviewed (sorry I don't remember the name) and he was asked what he thought of the games. All he could say was (paraphrasing) "I was always told the canadians don't show pride, are quiet and subdued. That is wrong, Canadians show more pride for their athletes than most of my country does" Quite nice to hear.

Standing in a crowd of thousands watching the hockey game singing O Canada over and over again.

Sorry I don't have 3 moments. :)

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To be honest...being part of the olympics has been inspiring...if any of you have never been to one, spend the money and do it. I am considering volunteering at one in the future. An amazing 17 days of my life.

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I had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering for the 1984 Olympics in LA. I worked with the committee for 6 months up until the event and met and made a friend at ABC TV. He would call me daily with tickets for various events. I also worked (as "crowd control) the marathons, race walking, bicycling and swimming events (I was a trialthlete at the time). Great memories - I will never forget. Do get involved!

I always love the Bobsled and luge runs...such a disappointment this year. I'd be lieing if I didn't say that I expected better from VC. Oh well...I'd have to say the skiing the best thing, IMO. Sean White was a lead pipe cinch before the opening torch was lit, so no real surprise there. No, I liked the skiing most.

1. Lindsay Vonn's gold medal run in the downhill... right after Julia Mancuso's silver medal run. US gold & silver in women's downhill. I don't think that's ever happened before.

2. Bode Miller's gold medal in the super combined.

Parise's goal with 24 seconds left in the gold medal hockey game. It was followed by the worst moment.

Kim Yu-na's figure skating in the short program, and in the free skate just to watch near perfection, eas extremly moving.

Sean Whites half-pipe victory lap, and his air guitar to the Star Spangled Banner on the podium.

Just looking at the teams and the talent that they had in the mens hockey tournanment, this was probably the greatest field of talent ever in hockey.

Now that it's over, what were your top 3 moments of the Olympics?

Mine were:

Joannie Rochette's short program skate after losing her mother a few days prior. What an amazingly strong individual!!!




+1

The talking heads always try to pass things off as 'unforgettable moments'. Looking back, they are surprisingly few( 1980 hockey team, Dan Jannsen crashing, Eddie the Eagle, for example). I think this one is gonna stick.

I'm english so no prize for geussing my number one is going to be Amy Williams.

Number 2 and number 3 go to the canadian pairs skating, and the red shadows (various cross country races) see if anyone knows what I'm reffering to with the last one.

I'm english so no prize for geussing my number one is going to be Amy Williams.

Number 2 and number 3 go to the canadian pairs skating, and the red shadows (various cross country races) see if anyone knows what I'm reffering to with the last one.

Got me...I live her, watched xc live and still don't have a clue...I know what the red shadows from comic books, thats about it :)

I'm english so no prize for geussing my number one is going to be Amy Williams.

Number 2 and number 3 go to the canadian pairs skating, and the red shadows (various cross country races) see if anyone knows what I'm reffering to with the last one.

Got me...I live her, watched xc live and still don't have a clue...I know what the red shadows from comic books, thats about it :)

The two photo finishes in XC skiing, first where the lady from Poland won the 30k and the second one in the men's 50k for the animal from Norway. I wish I had that much left at the end of my 20k daily bicycle commute ! Those folks were amazing athletes. Thirf for teh ladies pitching the rocks in curling, they iz hawt.

"Red Shadow(s)" = Norweigian cross conutry skier(s).

BTW: I didn't watch any of the Olympics. I've been dissolutioned with them since 1984 when the televeiosn reporters constantly referred to them according to East Coast time (I live in Los Angeles), how the reporters 'sensationalize' everything or call it an 'inspirational moment,' and how the TV networks intently focus on only participants from the USA.

Teasing the natives across Lake Erie,but this proved to be short lived.

In various cross country skiing races, most notably the mens relay the norwegian cross country skiiers kept of being reffered to by the british commentators as the red shadow, getting ever closer. The fact that the group infront were looking back with such dread at this one man, and the fact he got silver in the end was awsome.

"Red Shadow(s)" = Norweigian cross conutry skier(s).


Really...I should have known, my best friend is norwegian, and I never heard her use the term. I will have to ask. Then again, I saw it live and didn't hear the commentators haha



BTW: I didn't watch any of the Olympics. I've been dissolutioned with them since 1984 when the televeiosn reporters constantly referred to them according to East Coast time (I live in Los Angeles), how the reporters 'sensationalize' everything or call it an 'inspirational moment,' and how the TV networks intently focus on only participants from the USA.

All countries do it. Canada hypes canadians, Norwegians show norwegians (I was actually at norway house for a bit), English showed the english...US networks show US athletes. If you want to watch something different find another feed :)

"Red Shadow(s)" = Norweigian cross conutry skier(s).


Really...I should have known, my best friend is norwegian, and I never heard her use the term. I will have to ask. Then again, I saw it live and didn't hear the commentators haha



BTW: I didn't watch any of the Olympics. I've been dissolutioned with them since 1984 when the televeiosn reporters constantly referred to them according to East Coast time (I live in Los Angeles), how the reporters 'sensationalize' everything or call it an 'inspirational moment,' and how the TV networks intently focus on only participants from the USA.

All countries do it. Canada hypes canadians, Norwegians show norwegians (I was actually at norway house for a bit), English showed the english...US networks show US athletes. If you want to watch something different find another feed :)

USA Bobsled (bobsleigh) was dead after the '92 Albertville Games and were using painted over USSR sleds! 1986 Daytona 500 winner Geoffry Bodine came forward to fund and homebuild sleds for USA Bobsled. The hard work came to fruition with a gold in the 4-man.

http://vimeo.com/9930628

Little video showing whistler village. Not any specific moment but a collection of moments :)

...the norwegian cross country skiiers kept of being reffered to by the british commentators as the red shadow, getting ever closer. The fact that the group infront were looking back with such dread at this one man, and the fact he got silver in the end was awsome.
+1. Peter Northug went animal in these games.

Little video showing whistler village. :)
Thanks for that. I wasn't a particularly proud Canadian when I left 2 years ago. It's starting to come back. Excuse me- I've got something in both of my eyes...

My pleasure :)...I was right there with you, on both counts