Beijing Olympics 2008-London Olympics 2012

[Muslim_Chick]

whats your fav. olympic event?
i like swimming, synch. swimming and gymnastics.

[Muslim_Chick]

world's worst olympic swimming trial:
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[Somebody007]

track & field, basketball......I also like to watch the swimming events too and boxing....if its available.

[Falcon]

I have never ever been impressed with ANY opening ceremony. Minshall or no Minshall.

Today though, I was blown away by what a country did to show the world its rich diversity of people and culture.
Just simply, WOW!!

[Muslim_Chick]

yup..it was amazzing eh....jus beautiful..

[lexbarker]

Well, it looks like it went much better without Steven Speilberg who quit earlier this year as artistic director.

[Solachica]

Is the coverage being blocked on Flow?

Was waiting to watch a rerun on direct tv at 8pm and its being blocked.

I hate this. I don't want to see the stupid Caribbean coverage tv6 wud be bringing.

[Muslim_Chick]

yup its being blocked on flow too......schups... :x

[Muslim_Chick]

its the spanish team....[youtube:2e1crxoz]ENJ3F4MxYdg[/youtube:2e1crxoz]

[lexbarker]

Beijing has raised the level of what an opening ceremony should be in every aspect. The theme, choreography, fireworks, lighting etc..even the lighting of the torch. It would be very difficult to beat for a long time.
But, one thing I observed, what did they do with all dem ugly chinee women? lock them up? Only the pretty ones qualified?

[Muslim_Chick]

even the lighting of the torch.

yeah...that was reali cool

[Muslim_Chick]

so Michael Phelps is gonna attempt to win 8 olympic gold medals...trying to make history for the US team...and beat the record made by Mark Spitz...who won 7 gold medals in 1972...hmm....i have a good feeling Phelps gonna go be home with 8 gold yes...hmmm..if Phelps does win more dan 7 events....he's gonna get $1 million US from his sponsor..Speedo..hmmm...

[Muslim_Chick]

The trinidad And tobago Beijing Delegation:
DELEGATION

Chef de Mission - Michael Valentine

Assistant General Team Manager - Wendell Labastide

Olympic Ambassador – Hasely Crawford

TRACK & FIELD

Richard Thompson 100m,200m,4x100m

Marc Burn 100m,4x100m

Darrel Brown 100m,4x100m

Keston Bledman 4x100m

Emmanuel Callender 4x100m

Aaron Armstrong 200m,4x100m

Rondell Sorillo 200m

Renny Quow 400m,4x400m

Ato Stephens 400m,4x400m

Stan Waithe 4x400m

Zwede Hewitt 4x400m

Cowin Mills 4x400m

Jovon Toppin 4x400m

Mekil Thomas 110m Hurdles

Women

Kelly-Ann Baptiste 100m,4x100m

Semoy Hackett 100m,4x100m

Sasha Springer Jones-100m,4x100m

Wanda Hutson 4x100m

Monique Cabral 4x100m

Ayanna Hutchinson 4x100m

Aleesha Barber 100m Hurdles

Josanne Lucas 400m Hurdles

Rhonda Watkins Long Jump

Cleopatra Borel Brown Shot Put

Candice Scott Hammer Throw

George Comissiong Manager

Dr Ian Hypolite Assistant Manager

Gunness Persad Coach (Sprints & Relays)

Clayton Walkes Coach (Sprints & Relays)

John Andalcio Coach (Hurdles)

Nadine Hamid Coach (Throws)

Heathcliff Thorne Coach (Jumps)

David Cumberbatch Massage Therapist

Swimming

George Bovell III 50m, 100m freestyle

Nicholas Bovell

Sharntelle Mc Lean 50m, 100m freestyle

George Bovell II (Manager)

Mathew Macedo (Coach)

Shooting

Roger Daniel 10 M Air Pistol

Atlantsetseg Byambajav (Mongolia) Coach

Table Tennis

Dexter St Louis

Reeza Burke (Manager)

Rheann Chung (Coach)

http://news.bn.gs/article.php?story=20080723003844796

[Muslim_Chick]

SOME FACTS ABOUT THE BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 TORCH
The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment.

The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.
http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/...14042321.shtml

[Muslim_Chick]

JUS SOME MORE PICS

[lexbarker]

I am disappointed. Trinis are known for waving. There is waving in calypso, there is waving while dancing, you wave a hand, kerchief, towel, socks, what ever is handy (bra and bloomers sometimes). This was a very good time for the flag-brarer to give the wave of his life but he just walked as if carrying a coffin.

[Muslim_Chick]

This was a very good time for the flag-brarer to give the wave of his life but he just walked as if carrying a coffin

hmmm most of the other swimmers from other countries were not even in the march...cuz their event was the next day or something...but Bovell was our flag bearer...and his event is near too...hmmm.....so if he doesnt perform well..im sure they;re gonna blame it on the fact that he was supposed to be resting.....i guess thats why he didnt look excited.....by waving d flag..and even by smiling..he might have tired himself out..LOL ::

[Muslim_Chick]

Uncertainty over flagbearer for Beijing opening ceremony
By WALTER ALIBEY Friday, August 8 2008

THERE was much uncertainty last evening (Friday morning Beijing time) about the athlete to carry the Trinidad and Tobago flag at the Opening Ceremony later today of the XXIX Olympic Games.

It was earlier reported that swimmer George Bovell III, who earned a bronze medal in Athens, Greece four years ago had been tipped to be awarded the privilege and honour at the four-hour curtain-raiser sheduled to start at 8 pm (8 am Beijing).

Lat night General Secretary of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Brian Lewis said that the flag-bearer was yet to be chosen, mere hours before the gala opening.

Lewis said that past TTOC protocol suggested that Bovell III , the only Olympic medalist in the Beijing team would be the one to march at the helm of the TT contingent.

However, Lwis said that in Athens the ace swimmer opted out from the opening ceremony since his competition normally shortly after.

“The choice it would appear is up to the Athens bronze medalist to decide.

Next in line in terms of Olympic credentials would be shot put hopeful Cleopatra Borel-Brown,” Lewis stated yesterday.

Among the other athletes who could be in contention to carry the flag are ace sprinters Richard Thompson, Ato Stephens (formerly Modibo) and Renny Quow; swimmers Shantelle Mc Lean; Bovell III’s sibling Nicholas and tennis ace Dexter St Louis.

According to Lewis, Chef de Mission Michael Valentine has been entrusted with the responsibility of selecting the flag bearer.

In a release sent out last night (Friday morning Beijing time) Lewis noted: “Internally, there were still some aspects to be worked out.”

He said participating in the Opening Ceremony of the summer Olympic games is one that all Olympic team members eagerly anticipate and treasure.

He added however that for various reasons not everyone is able to take part, but carrying the national flag is considered a privilege and honour.

The Beijing Olympics he said is no exception but has expressed concerns over the hazy conditions which has made visibility difficult.

“Yesterday visibility was really bad and it is the only thing that has been a damped in Beijing to date” Lewis said.

Because of this Lewis pointed out that a number of nations have opted to set up training camps outside the capital city.

http://newsday.co.tt/sport/0,84014.html

[amzz]

tv6 transmission was poor

anybody knows the dates and times the trinis will be participating and if these events will be covered by any stations?

[lexbarker]

Anybody watching on HD TV? It's fantastic. I was switching between regular digital and HD and there is no comparison.

[Solachica]

Crappy coverage by tv6 who taking it from usa, cbs etc and we getting it blocked.

They showing a setta reruns and stuff I ent care to see. Didn't care to see the basketball and reruns of it.

Was looking forward to watching but now I not really bothering.

[amzz]

Bovell swims on Tuesday morning 6:30 trini time.

[Falcon]

George Bovell III will swim in HEAT 6 on Tuesday Aug 12 at 18.33 Beijing time. (100m freestyle)
George Bovell III will swim in HEAT 11 on Thursday Aug 14 also at 18.33 Beijing time. (50m freestyle)

will do the rest later; they seem to be less straightforward.

[Muslim_Chick]

Phelps has won his first gold medal for 2008 in the 400IM.....1 down.....7 to go... :mrgreen:
he even beat his own WR.. :mrgreen:

[Solachica]

So all now tv6 showing some pentecostal prog and no olympics and nbc etc are blocked.
We missing everything becos of tv6 selective selection.
I wanna see beach volleyball, gymnastic etc and if tv6 decide they not showing it then is my loss. Stupes. :roll: