What do you think of shaun white and hannah teter winning some gold for the U.S. olympic team?
151595
I think its really awesome, since so many other American people have gotten themselves injured or just didn't do as well. People like Bode Miller and the speed skater Ohno. At least the US dominates in snowboarding!
854215
they should all get a medal
1102477
Piersol\n\nbut look out for Lochte and Phelps.. they are both getting really good at back
1034133
I'm really pulling for Adam Morrison and Brandon Roy. I've been a Washingtonian (the state) my whole life, and it's been a long time since we've had two prospects of such high calibar. Also, both are such great success stories and all-around classy guys.  Morrison's quite the human interest story too, with his battle of diabetes.
646269
Russia is one of my favorite , its obvious that they will be competing for the gold medal at least . I would put Finland on 2 nd place and Belarus on 3rd . Belarus is very strong and potential . So called "dark horse" . You never know what to expect from them , despite recent loss to Sweden . Its because Belarus ruled by dictator like in Soviet Union times . Lukashenko said " You have to get a medal "
1126993
Actualyy i don't think they get paid THAT much, if at all... especially in comparison to their pro contracts.  They consider it an honor to represent their countries, kind of like the Olympics, I think.
561557
naa.. i dont think so... deep down, u know those athletes are competitors, and they're always going to want to win no matter what.. nobody likes to lose!
96829
That's a good question. These Winter Olympics in Turin are the first I've seen of the new scoring system and it seems to be working fine. Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't this new system designed more to prevent the ugly cheating scandal involving the French and Russian judges at the pairs competition during the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City? If it's made that sort of rubbish impossible to be repeated, then I think it's a big step forward.
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i think this article sums it up the best: \n"Bode an Embarrassment.\n\nFeb 26, 2006 6:26 pm\n\n\n\n0-5! That’s the line for Bode Miller, unless you add the number of bars in Torino which he successfully closed down. In which case the number would be…let see, how many nights was he there? Miller is the biggest disappointment in the Winter Olympics, not because of the way he skied the mountain, but the way he acted once he finally hit the bottom of it. If he wants to go out and party every night, that’s fine. Most athletes do. I was in Nagano 8 years ago when the USA mens Hockey team destroyed the Olympic Village because they had nowhere else to go to release their frustration.\nBut millers behavior is just embarrassing for the USA because he simply acted like he didn't try, and didn't care. Not winning a medal is something we can brush aside, getting fatter on beer while you're over there is not. Without question Miller time spent more time partying than he did competing. His final event, the slalom, lasted 16 seconds. He stubled out of the gate, took a few awkward turns, then seemed to say…oh the heck with it. Take me to the nearest watering hole. Mller even admitted on camra he is fatter and more out of shape than ever before. Way to get ready for the games!\nCertainly there were many other Olympic disappointments for the USA…Lindsay Jacobolis falling within sight of a gold, then making up a ridiculous story about the wind! Michelle Kwan out before the games started. Skater Johnny Weir blaming his woes on a bad bus ride. How about USA Hockey…losing to Slovakia and getting tied up by Latvia.\n\nBut miller is the most ridiculous He has said over and over he couldn't care less about winning a medal! It makes you wonder…why did he even go??"
802263
Ok first off, the way that you are looking at this is completely wrong.  You need to realize that it just so happens that the US happens to be a very populated and rich country.  You can't compare countries with states-France and Canada have many provinces-I don't know about Belgium or other countries, but I'm sure that they are not just single countries.  \n2ndly, Americans believe that they win the most medals because there is a medal count...and the US has typically been at the top.  Some countries dominate in certain sports, but the US might be the most well rounded.
691969
I still have to say that the "Miracle on Ice" was the biggest upset in sports history.  The US used amateur college kids in those Olympic games and they beat the best team in the world.  There wasn't a person outside of the United States that actually thought the US team could win the gold medal in those Olympics.
166875
not me.....OR Shaun White  :+)
615416
Russia is one of my favorite , its obvious that they will be competing for the  gold medal at least . I would put Finland on 2 nd place and Belarus on 3rd . Belarus is very strong and potential . So called "dark horse"  . You never know what to expect from them , despite recent loss to Sweden . Its because Belarus ruled by dictator like in Soviet Union times .  Lukashenko said " You have to get a medal  " .
65943
Kaitlyn Huff lit up last years world championships, I think she's certainly a favorite heading into 2008. Ryan Lochte has swum well since and should backup Michael Phelps well.
97175
hmmm.... since winning an olympic gold medal is seen as a great  achievement... i doubt u ll be able to find a genuine one.... moron
121302
Wait! When were the Olympics on?? Wait.....isn't that this year? When are they? What?? They've aleady come and gone?? \n\nI see your point. I remember as a kid when the Olympics were bigger than Dallas. (Ok is Dallas really that big?) But my point is that they were uber special. We actually knew the athletes prior to going into the Olympics. We were invested! I think that is what is missing these days. We don't take enough of a personal approach to who we are supporting on our team. We focus on Bad Boy Bodie Miller who is just dumb enough to make all internationalists believe this is the epitome of American sportsmanship. I would love to see NBC take a different approach. Was it CBS that had done such a wonderful job before?? Is that the difference? hmmmmmmmmm
717167
You know, every country goes through a period of rebuilding once their champion players retire or begin to wind down. It's not fair to expect to produce champions at every turn. We in Oz have never had the pleasure that others have had with multiple champions or choices of them. We have produced some great players though, some of the best, just not all at the same time. Just be grateful that no matter where the players herald from that we still get to see fantastic tennis. I know what you are saying in relation to representative tennis. Sadly a lot of players do put their personal careers ahead of country. Although I personally find that a little sad ( as none seem to mind the chance at Olympic Gold) They have the right I guess to limit their matches and games if it's the Grand Slams that they have their eyes on. We tend to have unrealistic expectations of our players. Maybe it's just that other players are finding form or new players making their mark. I'm sure they are trying. They wouldn't want their fans to be disappointed in them.