The 2012 London Summer Olympics Thread

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2012 Summer Olympics -- Michael Phelps is slowest qualifier in heats for 400m IM - ESPN

Kind of makes you wonder about his work ethic the past four years seeing how he's did in the qualifier and looking back on on some of the shots his teammates took at him.

Hopefully he'll get it together.



Serena making it to the second round. Wimbledon courts are the perfect spot for her to capture a gold.

2012 Summer Olympics -- Serena Williams wins in first round on Wimbledon court - ESPN

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Opening Ceremony <img src="http://assets.espn.go.com/icons/photo.png" width="12" height="10" border="0" alt="Photo Gallery" /> - ESPN

Some great photos from ESPN capturing the opening ceremonies.

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

2012 Summer Olympics -- Michael Phelps is slowest qualifier in heats for 400m IM - ESPN

Kind of makes you wonder about his work ethic the past four years seeing how he's did in the qualifier and looking back on on some of the shots his teammates took at him.

Hopefully he'll get it together.



Serena making it to the second round. Wimbledon courts are the perfect spot for her to capture a gold.

2012 Summer Olympics -- Serena Williams wins in first round on Wimbledon court - ESPN

He's admitted he had trouble staying motivated. I mean he basically didn't train in 09-10

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Well I thought the ceremony was great. All I've been hearing is how Beijing was better. I didn't watch Beijing but I thought this one was very impressive and creative.

p.s. I guess Ralph Lauren won't be asked to create team USA's entrance clothes anymore after that "made in China" gaffe.

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Well I thought the ceremony was great. All I've been hearing is how Beijing was better. I didn't watch Beijing but I thought this one was very impressive and creative.

p.s. I guess Ralph Lauren won't be asked to create team USA's entrance clothes anymore after that "made in China" gaffe.

Romney did the same thing in Utah. I agree with you. I thought the ceremonies were also impressive. I was hating the fact I wasn't there to see it myself. I thought they did a great job representing their history and culture, even though I was shocked not to see/hear the Spice Girls...lol




Also, I'm sick and tired of hearing whiny ass Americans crying about how "lame" the opening ceremonies were. News flash assholes: The games were to honor the heritage and culture of the United Kingdom, not to appease egocentric Americans who somehow think the world should revolve around them. When we host the Olympics again in the United States, than they can cater to us. This night was more for the Brits than anybody else.

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Classy move by the Chinese as well coming in with UK flags.



Brazil too.

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What channels other than NBC?

[Lotus]

^ NBC Sports Channel as well as NBC online. Also Bravo.

[DynamiteRave]

Man. Phelps isn't the swimmer he used to be. He's close to being a has been.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Man. Phelps isn't the swimmer he used to be. He's close to being a has been.

Yep. It sounds like once he reached the peak back in '08, he basically stopped working hard and started enjoying the spotlight more. If that's the case he should've just retired, because now I get the feeling the rest of the games is going to be embarrassing for him, seeing as how he hasn't trained as hard as he used to.

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Originally Posted by mooby

Yep. It sounds like once he reached the peak back in '08, he basically stopped working hard and started enjoying the spotlight more. If that's the case he should've just retired, because now I get the feeling the rest of the games is going to be embarrassing for him, seeing as how he hasn't trained as hard as he used to.

I guess so. $40 million net worth is more then enough to retire.

Ironically I also found this little article about him.

While still quite young and able to continue competing, Michael Phelps has already broken 37 world swimming records. There are many who believe he hasn’t even scratched the surface of his talent and that, when finally done, he will have broken many more records, some of which currently belong to him.

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Is it any wonder...all that weed....15k calories a day. How long can you sustain before going...Summo (No disrespect to the artist and devoted Skins fan of the same name)

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Interesting Lochte spent alot of time running his mouth and in the relay he lost us the race after Phelps had extended the lead. Karma is a biaaaatch. f8cking idiot

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Interesting Lochte spent alot of time running his mouth and in the relay he lost us the race after Phelps had extended the lead. Karma is a biaaaatch. f8cking idiot

Some of these jerkoffs need their ego smashed. Good for the soul.

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Watched the 200m (mens) backstroke race tonight with Matt Grevers and Nick Thoman winning gold and silver respectively. Fantastic race with Thoman storming in at the end to claim the silver.

Missy Franklin's 100m backstroke race was also fantastic. Huge win by the 17 year old for her first gold medal.

Also, Michael Phelps looked good in the 200m breaststroke semi-final. He seemed to take it easy the first 150m, and then just blew by everybody the last 50m. Guy still has it...lol


Men's gymnastics fell off the wagon. Man that was horrible watching their performance tonight. Guy (Orozco) broke down after his failed vault. Had to be a horrible feeling.