2012 Summer Olympics Thread: London July 27 - August 12

[runningfishy]

Catalina already schooled everyone back in 2004 when she won a team gold, the all around, and the floor exercise. She has nothing to prove really.

where? what? whicih one? im sure they've all won one at the respective level, but the olympics is what counts. still

BIG GIRL CHRIS ROCK ALIEN HEAD gabby DOUGLAS is a disapointment.

 

[cs02132]

komova

just checked shes turning 18 in january.. will hold her hand then

 

[rolaholic]

where? what? whicih one? im sure they've all won one at the respective level, but the olympics is what counts. still
BIG GIRL CHRIS ROCK ALIEN HEAD gabby DOUGLAS is a disapointment.

lolwut? She's already won at the Olympics...he's talking about the 2004 Athens Olympics where she won 3 Gold Medals.

 

[mastamind89]

She's only 24 ...what are you 15?

24 is old in the gymnast world bro.

i watched kerry shrug if that matters. i ain't here to pretend like others.

Obviously. But your post didn't sound like you were referring to her as a gymnast, which is why I said 15.

 

[acidicality]

Leo Manzano at the end of the 1500m final ...turned up his beast mode and smoked everyone at the end. That was impressive


Out of all the gymnasts, Mustafina has my vote.

 

[jd214]

Catalina already schooled everyone back in 2004 when she won a team gold, the all around, and the floor exercise. She has nothing to prove really.

where? what? whicih one? im sure they've all won one at the respective level, but the olympics is what counts. still

BIG GIRL CHRIS ROCK ALIEN HEAD gabby DOUGLAS is a disapointment.

My dude, Funniest thing I've read all week.

I don't even want to get started on clowning her...

 

[srvballer]

that dude who won silver in the high jump really look like Kobe's twin though lmao

 

[jd214]

This dude?

Erik Kynard and Kobe Bryant

http://s892.photobucket.com/albums/ac129/JD903/?action=view&current=24fdcbfa.jpg

 

[eracism]

He was geeked to win that silver. Loved it.

 

 

[eracism]

Man, I've been watching medal ceremonies all night. Felix Sanchez ruined my makeup.

 

[you big dummy]

that dude who won silver in the high jump really look like Kobe's twin though lmao

This dude?

Erik Kynard and Kobe Bryant

http://s892.photobucket.com/albums/ac129/JD903/?action=view&current=24fdcbfa.jpg

He was geeked to win that silver. Loved it.

 

 

[knightngale]

Man, I've been watching medal ceremonies all night. Felix Sanchez ruined my makeup.

link?

 

[MetalMario]

Aly Raisman > the Russian broad on the last page

That Russian girl has that death stare to rival Maroney's....she seems like the type to "have her fam pay you a visit and your decapitated body will end up in Siberia somewhere" if you cross her tho

ill defiantly sacrifice one crazy psychotic russian chick to be with her.

 

[futuremd]

I wonder how often this happens 

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Tuesday, August 07, 2012
[h3]CAMEROON ATHLETES VANISH IN LONDON[/h3]
Thought to be seeking asylum

By:  Caty Enders

Seven Olympic athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic Village in a presumed attempt to seek asylum in Europe. A reserve goalkeeper for the women's soccer team was the first to vanish, followed by a swimmer who had failed to advance, and five boxers who had all completed their matches in London. "The conditions in Cameroon are very difficult—there are no opportunities here and if you have the chance to go the UK, it's understandable that you would want to stay there," Henri Tchounga, a tour guide in Yaounde, told The Guardian. Before the opening ceremonies, Sudan's embassy confirmed that three athletes from their delegation had gone missing, all expected to apply for asylum. Olympic athletes are given visas that entitle them to stay in the country until November, so no laws have been broken by their absence. When asked by Reuters  about the Cameroonian athletes' disappearance on Tuesday, I.O.C. officials said they had heard nothing about it.

Via Reuters

http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Cameroonian-Athletes-Vanish-in-London-20120807.html

 

[myselfonline]

I wonder how often this happens  : 


[rule]


Tuesday, August 07, 2012


[h3]CAMEROON ATHLETES VANISH IN LONDON[/h3]


Thought to be seeking asylum



By: Caty Enders





Seven Olympic athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic Village in a presumed attempt to seek asylum in Europe. A reserve goalkeeper for the women's soccer team was the first to vanish, followed by a swimmer who had failed to advance, and five boxers who had all completed their matches in London. "The conditions in Cameroon are very difficult—there are no opportunities here and if you have the chance to go the UK, it's understandable that you would want to stay there," Henri Tchounga, a tour guide in Yaounde, told The Guardian. Before the opening ceremonies, Sudan's embassy confirmed that three athletes from their delegation had gone missing, all expected to apply for asylum. Olympic athletes are given visas that entitle them to stay in the country until November, so no laws have been broken by their absence. When asked by Reuters about the Cameroonian athletes' disappearance on Tuesday, I.O.C. officials said they had heard nothing about it.



Via Reuters


http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Cameroonian-Athletes-Vanish-in-London-20120807.html

I bet North Korean officials are trying hard to keep their athletes from learning about this.

 

[futuremd]

I wonder how often this happens 

: 

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Tuesday, August 07, 2012


[h3]CAMEROON ATHLETES VANISH IN LONDON[/h3]


Thought to be seeking asylum



By:  Caty Enders





Seven Olympic athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic Village in a presumed attempt to seek asylum in Europe. A reserve goalkeeper for the women's soccer team was the first to vanish, followed by a swimmer who had failed to advance, and five boxers who had all completed their matches in London. "The conditions in Cameroon are very difficult—there are no opportunities here and if you have the chance to go the UK, it's understandable that you would want to stay there," Henri Tchounga, a tour guide in Yaounde, told The Guardian. Before the opening ceremonies, Sudan's embassy confirmed that three athletes from their delegation had gone missing, all expected to apply for asylum. Olympic athletes are given visas that entitle them to stay in the country until November, so no laws have been broken by their absence. When asked by Reuters  about the Cameroonian athletes' disappearance on Tuesday, I.O.C. officials said they had heard nothing about it.



Via Reuters

 


http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Cameroonian-Athletes-Vanish-in-London-20120807.html

I bet North Korean officials are trying hard to keep their athletes from learning about this.

I heard they threaten the athletes families if they act up. 

 

[shogun]

^
Yeah, North Koreans were probably warned if they try to flee their families will disappear. Executions or lifelong trips to concentration camps.

 

[lyonbc1]

^
Yeah, North Koreans were probably warned if they try to flee their families will disappear. Executions or lifelong trips to concentration camps.

Sheesh that's horrible, that Cameroon story sounds like when Cuban soccer or baseball teams come to the US and flee from tournaments...one guy dipped in a Walmart or something I think

 

[fraij da 5 11]

 

[elpablo21]

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[gllahone84]

Dudes been training for years...

 

[Ofc.Phan]

yeah i do not know if hes trolling or messed up, but this rarely ever happens on the big stage. he must have done that dive hundreds to thousands of time. Nevertheless, it was hilarious.

 

[shoeking2101]

yeah i do not know if hes trolling or messed up, but this rarely ever happens on the big stage. he must have done that dive hundreds to thousands of time. Nevertheless, it was hilarious.

this can't be real life

 

[shogun]

Damn . Maybe he was hungover from the night before or just had a complete brain fart. What was his score? I want to watch the replay just to hear what that annoying lady commentator had to say. Probably said his angle of entry was zero degrees.

 

[shoeking2101]

I wonder how often this happens  : 


[rule]


Tuesday, August 07, 2012


[h3]CAMEROON ATHLETES VANISH IN LONDON[/h3]


Thought to be seeking asylum



By: Caty Enders





Seven Olympic athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic Village in a presumed attempt to seek asylum in Europe. A reserve goalkeeper for the women's soccer team was the first to vanish, followed by a swimmer who had failed to advance, and five boxers who had all completed their matches in London. "The conditions in Cameroon are very difficult—there are no opportunities here and if you have the chance to go the UK, it's understandable that you would want to stay there," Henri Tchounga, a tour guide in Yaounde, told The Guardian. Before the opening ceremonies, Sudan's embassy confirmed that three athletes from their delegation had gone missing, all expected to apply for asylum. Olympic athletes are given visas that entitle them to stay in the country until November, so no laws have been broken by their absence. When asked by Reuters about the Cameroonian athletes' disappearance on Tuesday, I.O.C. officials said they had heard nothing about it.



Via Reuters


http://www.outsideonline.com/news-from-the-field/Cameroonian-Athletes-Vanish-in-London-20120807.html

Man what?! I'm in literal shock right now first time i've herad of this. How often does this happen?