Kevin Oka Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Who's watching? What countries are you rooting for?USA, Japan, China, and Germany for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Naterman Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I loved the opening ceremonies! Certainly not the most exciting overall, but top of the list on creativity, ingenuity and artistic historical depth in many areas.I'll be cheering for John Orozco, and all my favorite gymnasts. Curious to see the swim races between the American men. Not quite sure what else I specifically want to watch. Well, besides the track and field events! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim Nagler Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'll try to watch the gymnastics events of course Maybe some swimming events too. I'll be rooting for Philipp Boy and all the german athletes, but wish all others luck as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm sure I'll split time between gymnastics and T&F. Moreso, I want to watch the Olympic Lifting but I'm sure I will set aside some time to watch the Female Gymnasts. Less so for the men, though I do want to see other countries. Pretty much expecting Uchimura to crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Oka Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I have high hopes for Uchimura too, along with all the US men's. Gymnastics of course is my top pick.I also want to watch the lifting, swimming and maybe some boxing or judo.The opening was VERY creative, though I think a lot of the British cultural references would go over most of today's generation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Judo will be fun but I'd rather watch pro boxing. It's somewhat interesting to watch AA but I really prefer to watch the best of the best, especially event specialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matth Challoner Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Unfortunately spanish television is mainly broadcasting team sports, however I would like to watch the gymnastics, weightlifting, sprinting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Unfortunately spanish television is mainly broadcasting team sports, however I would like to watch the gymnastics, weightlifting, sprinting...I posted a "guide" how to watch Olympics online. See this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Edgar Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ahhh! What a fantastic result for team GB and the home crowd!!! Max Whitlock must be pretty happy right now being in the podium squad aged 19! I don't think anyone expected that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Ahhh! What a fantastic result for team GB and the home crowd!!!Yeah, that was job well done.I don't think anyone expected that! I'm sure Team USA was not expecting that after winning qualification ...Also poor Ukraine .. that was a cold shower for them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Why was Uchimura was credited for that pommel horse dismount in the protest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Edgar Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I think the roar of the crowd, as Purvis was on floor at the same time, had something to do swaying the judges opinion to be completely honest, must be quite off putting when it erupts like that mid routine... it was borderline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Oka Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 *SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THEM YET*I'm honestly surprised China still pulled a gold after their dismal performance at the preliminaries. But I'm still glad for them :wink: , they earned it.I'm glad Japan ranked as high as they did, I have to route for my other country. But I'm honestly sad that the USA wasn't able to pull a medal out of it, but I'm still proud of how they did nonetheless. I'll be back, I'm going to watch more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Why was Uchimura was credited for that pommel horse dismount in the protest?The only post I found so far coming close to explaining what happened is this one: http://uncletimtalksmensgym.blogspot.sk ... iasco.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Dano Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Why was Uchimura was credited for that pommel horse dismount in the protest?The only post I found so far coming close to explaining what happened is this one: http://uncletimtalksmensgym.blogspot.sk ... iasco.htmlThat was a reasonable explanation, thanks. Too bad the D panel blew it, heartbreaking for the Ukrainians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Edgar Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Oh that makes far more sense, I felt sorry for him when the crowd screamed at random bursts (Purvis sticking the landings during his tumbling passes) throughout his routine, part and parcel of gymnastics at this level i guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matth Challoner Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Unfortunately spanish television is mainly broadcasting team sports, however I would like to watch the gymnastics, weightlifting, sprinting...I post a "guide" how to watch Olympics online. See this.Yeah I read that thread, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Oka Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 So is it just me, or was the rings portion never aired :?: I swear I watched all of it on NBC and never once saw rings, only them doing it in the background. Sucks because rings are my favorite, along with high bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 So is it just me, or was the rings portion never aired :?: I swear I watched all of it on NBC and never once saw rings, only them doing it in the background. Sucks because rings are my favorite, along with high bar.I watched BBC archived stream and there were rings. So NBC was only airing cut version of the finals? If yes you can always watch the full version on BBC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Cook Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 You can see the "ring channel" on nbcolympics.com. It shows the ring competition only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Oka Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Cool! Thanks guys, NBC sucks I guess. Everything did seem really crammed together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 http://www.london2012.com/news/articles ... rough.htmlPistorius became the first double-amputee to compete in the Olympics and Paralympics when he ran in heat one.The athlete known as 'Blade Runner' due to his prosthetic legs finished second in 45.44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 The Hungarian Berki Krisztián wins the PH Gold Medal with a spectacular performance!!!I'm so proud of him as a fellow Hungarian.Congratulations to all the medallists!http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/48516603/ ... ic_sports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzejkej Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 New post about Maroney's Amanar in Women Team Finals for people who are still wondering:Why McKayla Maroney didn’t get a perfect 10…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Venus Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 POMMEL HELICOPTER!!!!!!!!!! YEE-HAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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