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[davidsaurus]

All this hate for female weightlifters, I guess it's too be expected since some people think it's part beauty contest.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

chinas utter dominance even makes me feel for the American's a tiny bit.

THAT'S HUGE.

It'll force other countries to reevaluate their approach to athletics. There's nothing like a defeat to light a fire under people's arses.

 

[killer_clank]

I have to go to work at 5, which is gutting

 

[Pacbois]

And another Bronze Medal for France in Judo today. YAY.

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

Looking at the medal count only (ignoring population size, spending, events that give out too many medals, etc), how do they decide the winning country at the end?

Is it the country with the most golds that is #1 in the medal rankings?

That is the way I think it should be anyways. Most golds first, then use silver as a tie breaker, and finally bronze. A silver medal means you still lost.

Basically: 10 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze > 9 Gold, 9 Silver, 9 Bronze

... there is no winning country

It's not a beauty contest...

All this hate for female weightlifters, I guess it's too be expected since some people think it's part beauty contest.

yeah, but this it is a WOMEN's competition. if you're shaped like a V, covered in acne + bacne, have rough skin like a man, are disturbingly vascular etc. you're probably taking some seriously hardcore shit.

 

[Koodo]

¡Ay dios mio!

 

[Bigfoot]

Looking at the medal count only (ignoring population size, spending, events that give out too many medals, etc), how do they decide the winning country at the end?

Is it the country with the most golds that is #1 in the medal rankings?

That is the way I think it should be anyways. Most golds first, then use silver as a tie breaker, and finally bronze. A silver medal means you still lost.

Basically: 10 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze > 9 Gold, 9 Silver, 9 Bronze

To answer my own post, there is no official ranking method: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_medal_table

(But most of the world lists the countries by Gold as the deciding factor and not total medals)

 

[Gomu Gomu]

Gold medal match for women Judo on now. Gonna be a good one, hopefully.

 

[davidsaurus]

Watching the table tennis, both matches I watch I hear huge support from another match (ie. mid point loud cheers) but it's not from the other match. So confused

 

[Psychotext]

All this hate for female weightlifters, I guess it's too be expected since some people think it's part beauty contest.

Where's the hate? They're really, really impressive at the top level... but that doesn't stop them being scary. Same goes for the martial artists.

There's of course the concern about juicing, but what can you do... it's commonplace in weightlifting. People will always be suspicious, especially when they see the signs.

 

[davidsaurus]

... there is no winning country



yeah, but this it is a WOMEN's competition. if you're shaped like a V, covered in acne + bacne, have rough skin like a man, are disturbingly vascular etc. you're probably taking some seriously hardcore shit.

Or you just train day and night ridiculously hard like an Olympic weightlifter should.

 

[Deadman]

Ha, womens archery both just scored 29. This is a very close match, 4-4.

 

[MasterShotgun]

These two women in archery are neck and neck. I'm hoping the cute Danish one wins.

EDIT: Yay!

 

[Altazor]

Carina Christiansen <3

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

The British gymnasts are being hyped up again. Dead-eyed/dispassionate gymnast: "I'm mentally prepared and focused on the upcoming Olympics" <-- DON'T SAY ANYTHING! JUST DO IT! God damn it...

Looking at the medal count only (ignoring population size, spending, events that give out too many medals, etc), how do they decide the winning country at the end?

Is it the country with the most golds that is #1 in the medal rankings?

That is the way I think it should be anyways. Most golds first, then use silver as a tie breaker, and finally bronze. A silver medal means you still lost.

Basically: 10 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze > 9 Gold, 9 Silver, 9 Bronze

How would having more medals be inferior to less medals?

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

Or you just train day and night ridiculously hard like an Olympic weightlifter should.

These sorts of physiological changes and side effects do not occur without juicing. All of these women are on PEDs to some extent, but some obviously more than others. I just want to be able to temporarily suspend my disbelief and not have to imagine them injecting 24/7 and some of these women are making it extremely difficult to do that.

 

[dc89]

The Brazilian women are too good at beach volleyball. The Germans were no mugs when I saw them yesterday either.

 

[EvilMario]

What did they get a medal in?

Bronze in Judo for under 73kg. They actually managed a Gold in Judo and Boxing last year.

 

[Brazil]

The Brazilian women are too good at beach volleyball. The Germans were no mugs when I saw them yesterday either.

They're the best, and have been for ages already haha, alongside Walsh and May.

 

[theignoramus]

wow, Aussie ball team just sent it into OT with a half court prayer.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

These sorts of physiological changes and side effects do not occur without juicing. All of these women are on PEDs to some extent, but some obviously more than others. I just want to be able to temporarily suspend my disbelief and not have to imagine them injecting 24/7 and some of these women are making it extremely difficult to do that.

Wouldn't the officials be able to tell with drug testing?

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

Good afternoon gaf, what are we watching?

 

[Kjellson]

Wtf is going on with the judo?

 

[Pacbois]

That went in. DAMN YOU AUSTRALIA !

 

[twofold]

Watching the womens weightlifting makes me sad. I'll never be as strong as these chicks despite weighing 30kg more. Makes me feel weak!

 

[Psychotext]

Wouldn't the officials be able to tell with drug testing?

Not unless they randomly test throughout the training season. They know very well how to cycle the drugs out of their systems ready for competition.

In training they'd be breaking world records on a regular basis (I've actually seen this personally).

 

[davidsaurus]

wow, Aussie ball team just sent it into OT with a half court prayer.

rofl, so crazy

 

[Brazil]

Wtf is going on with the judo?

Illegal move, and the Romanian was disqualified.

 

[saelz8]

Mens Gymnastics is on. Let's do this, USA.

We're leading right now.

 

[Gomu Gomu]

Maaaaaan. Must feel really bad to lose a gold medal be because you were disqualified. the Japanese deserved to win either way, she was the better player IMO.
edit: lol iPhone autocorrect failed me.

 

[swordfishtrombones]

Illegal move, and the Romanian was disqualified.

Attacking the leg from behind.

 

[numble]

Damn, missed the buzzer beater.

 

[owlbeak]

As an American, I LOVE the BBC, so jealous of you Brits! These explanations and animations on the moves for the individual gymnastics events are awesome and informative.

 

[Psychotext]

Damn, missing your lift has got to suck. She looks quite upset.

 

[LTWheels]

How would having more medals be inferior to less medals?

Only golds matter.

 

[Nista]

Wtf is going on with the judo?

ROM got disqualified due to illegal throw. I wasn't sure why the previous point got taken away before golden score though (watching at work, so not paying super close attention).

 

[BadWolf]

Japanese tabble tennis player is so cute, hops around like a bunny lol.

 

[Brazil]

Attacking the leg from behind.

Yeah. It's a really dangerous move that puts the opponent in serious risk of getting injured. That's why it's a move punished so vehemently.

Maaaaaan. Must feel really bad to lose a green medal be because you were disqualified. the Japanese deserved to win either way, she was the better player IMO.

Yeah, the result was fair. The Japanese had the upper hand.

ROM got disqualified due to illegal throw. I wasn't sure why the previous point got taken away before golden score though (watching at work, so not paying super close attention).

It was actually a single penalty for a serious rule violation. It's called a hansoku make.

 

[numble]

Dagger watch.

 

[Psychotext]

:'(

 

[Zaph]

wow, Aussie ball team just sent it into OT with a half court prayer.

Switched streams. Rewound. Sick shot.

Love the BBC. Worth every penny in licence fee.

 

[jett]

Poor colombian girl, she gave it her all.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Mexico won silver in synchronised male diving from 10m! ¡A huevo!

 

[davidsaurus]

Switched streams. Rewound. Sick shot.

Love the BBC. Worth every penny in licence fee.

lol, yeah did the exact same.

 

[Nista]

Uh oh, unibrow Russian better hope that Putin isn't watching him lose to Japan in men's final.

Oh kissyface Italian archer is on in the other stream. I'm torn!

 

[numble]

How do you rewind on BBC? Are you using the web player?

 

[owlbeak]

Men's Gymnastic Team Final is getting started now for those interested.

 

[Koodo]

Danell Leyva. *.*

 

[Zaph]

How do you rewind on BBC? Are you using the web player?

Don't use iPlayer. Dedicated Olympics player http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/bbc_one_2012_hd

 

[LTWheels]

How do you rewind on BBC? Are you using the web player?

The BBC Olympic player is like weird alien tech. Absolutely amazing.