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[~Devil Trigger~]

human insurance is awesome

we're better than most mammals at it.

 

[killer_clank]

Maybe I don't see the value of the Olympics then.

3rd or even 4th is absolutely INCREDIBLE for Team GB, seriously. Don't underestimate it.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Ugh, I've missed pretty much this entire day of the olympics. Anything interesting happen?

GB rules at cycling, the US rules at swimming.

Same old.

 

[IceCold]

Ok I found the name. Most top Kenyan runners are from this tribe: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalenjin_people

 

[Miles X]

I didn't think so. The walking is so weird though.

0_o, I won't sleep tonight

 

[Omzz]

Oh wow one of the kenyans just dropped out, wonder what happened

 

[HoodWinked]

Ugh, I've missed pretty much this entire day of the olympics. Anything interesting happen?

lulz ensued.

 

[Sky Chief]

Again, it's the high altitude training:

Athletes and sports fans alike may well wonder how a single African country produces such consistent results in athletics. What gives Kenyan runners this definite edge of the competition?

There is a secret to all of this sporting success, and it is found high in the hills of the North Rift Valley. In fact, the secret is the hills themselves. The average altitude throughout Kenya's Western highlands is around 2000 metres. The rarified air at this altitude makes exercise much more difficult than at sea level.

On a purely physiological level, altitude training greatly improves fitness, endurance and performance. At higher altitudes, the body increases production of red blood cells, which means that any exercise greatly oxygenates the blood.

Kenya's great advantage lies in the fact that its high altitude regions lie in an equatorial zone, creating an ideal climate for training. While the high chill can be felt throughout the night, the blend of tropical sun and altitude ensures perfect moderate conditions for running by day.

This has made the Western Highlands of Kenya a mecca for athletes. International runners have now realized that highland exercise is an integral part of successful training, and that there is no better place for this than Kenya.

Training camps are now being established throughout this area, and are providing highly specialized training for both local and international athletes. Five seperate camps offering accommodation and training programs are now in operation, and as international interest increases, more are planned.

http://old.magicalkenya.com/default.nsf/features1/0C436C90BA6492E9432570B50043F245?opendocument&l=1

 

[Impeccable]

Congrats to the Canadian Women's Soccer team getting to the semi-finals for the first time ever. Onwards to GOLD!

Oh... USA in the semi-finals?

ONWARDS TO BRONZE.

 

[John Dunbar]

one of the kenyans dropped out. drama.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

shitty boxing decision.

The USA got robbed, the Indian boxer got pounded in the 3rd, even the ref started lifting his arm before raising the Indian's lol

 

[ghostmind]

Why would BBC have no commentary for their coverage of the shotput finals? I thought it would have mattered enough for it.

 

[Levyne]

It would stink to get a cramp in a race for a medal.

 

[Brinbe]

5 more laps between these four. Gonna be a good finish. Ethiopia Vs. Kenya!

 

[stimpledorf]

lol, shitty boxing decision.

The USA got robbed.

I'm so confused, how can a decision like that happen?

 

[mokeyjoe]

GB rules at cycling [and tennis and rowing], the US rules at swimming.

Same old.

Fixed

 

[Kifimbo]

I'm so confused, how can a decision like that happen?

It's boxing. Rotten to the core. Even at the amateur level.

 

[weekend_warrior]

White women getting lapped.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Americans take the lead in gold medals AND most medals.

 

[AB12]

5 more laps between these four. Gonna be a good finish. Ethiopia Vs. Kenya!

Expect the same thing in the mens competition, maybe Morocco might join them.

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

about to get lapped!

 

[Sky Chief]

I'm so confused, how can a decision like that happen?

This happens in every Olympics. The Boxing is a joke, at the least poorly officiated, at the worst completely rigged.

 

[Levyne]

People getting lapped. That can't feel good.

 

[Kurtofan]

Such a troll win over GB by France in BBall , so delicious.

 

[G17]

Watching the running events again is making me remember all the legends of the past like Hicham El Guerrouj, Bekele, and Gebrselassie.

 

[Sviatoslav]

Russia had 6 silver medals today. Someone just win something dammit. Anyone.

 

[Nemo]

Gonna have to give a shoutout to my favorite again

Hope she gets the 50m as well

 

[Dance Inferno]

THIS RACE IS SURPRISING AMOUNTS OF HYPE HOLY SHIT.

 

[Branduil]

Americans take the lead in gold medals AND most medals.

They're still behind in silvers though, the only medals that really matter.

 

[HoodWinked]

debarber will win. shes got something in reserve you can see it in her face.

 

[Levyne]

They're still behind in silvers though, the only medals that really matter.

Highest electrical conductivity!

 

[Kurtofan]

Wow that girl is late

 

[Leonsito]

Holy shit, turbo boost!

 

[Brinbe]

Yoooooooooooo.... that shit is INSANE

 

[stimpledorf]

It's boxing. Rotten to the core. Even at the amateur level.

Absolutely shocking, I'm amazed you can't challenge something like that. Shame for the boxer, that would sicken you.

 

[LegoArmo]

That girl still has a full tank, wow.

(Women's 10,000m)

 

[Omzz]

Holy shit...she just blasted off

 

[Adamm]

No catching her now

 

[weekend_warrior]

LOOK AT THIS CHICK GO!

 

[Victory Red]

Dibaba throwing up the deuces

 

[sangreal]

geeze

 

[Sviatoslav]

kipyego will win. shes got something in reserve you can see it in her face.

Lol, why would anyone bet against Dibaba?

 

[Hoo-doo]

Gonna have to give a shoutout to my favorite again

Hope she gets the 50m as well

High five, she dominated tonight, again. Really hope she can do it again tomorrow.

 

[John Dunbar]

Again, it's the high altitude training:



http://old.magicalkenya.com/default.nsf/features1/0C436C90BA6492E9432570B50043F245?opendocument&l=1

what about ethiopians? they seem to be pretty awesome runners as well.

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Holy shit at this Ethiopian woman.

 

[Vyrance]

Afterburners!

 

[theignoramus]

Such a troll win over GB by France in BBall , so delicious.

yeah, Celine Demerc is hella clutch. puts the game into OT, then gets the game winning shot?
awesome. wanted GB to win though.

 

[Kikujiro]

Damn girl with the turbo

 

[AB12]

She is gone.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

WOW

no contest