The 2008 Summer Olympics : Beijing, China

papa_levante · 28-06-2008

The Olympics I hold more esteem for than, say, the Oscars, Emmys, Academy Awards. For one thing, it's not a matter of opinion, who is good or bad at what they do. The athletes prove it on the field, ring, court, pool, track, stage, etc.

I watched the trials for Track and Field today. Such amazing strength, men and women both! A gentleman from America broke the 100M record of 9.8 secs with 9.77 secs.

What I love the most is how human evolution is involved. For example, in the 100M dash Mens, all the men were black. Western Africans are better at sprinting; Eastern Africans are better at distance. In the shot put, all the men were white. White men have stronger upper body strength.

But most of all, the world can come together for one common good: the world of sports. The fact that healthy bodies (without the use of steroids) and accomplish great feats in athletics through rigorous training, practice, endurance, and team work. It's a beautiful and truly touching thing.

DefiantRican · 30-06-2008

I agree. It is a time for nations and human beings as a whole, to come together regardless of their differences. For once every four years, we can all forget that we have enemies and differences and strive for greatness.

Teratel · 01-07-2008

I will be watching the Summer Olympics this year

papa_levante · 01-07-2008

What events is everyone looking forward to most?

Definitely swimming and track!

prettylondon · 01-07-2008

I love the Olympics, I'm so excited for it to start. Track and Field is my favourite but I also really enjoy watching the gymnastics.

redscarf · 02-07-2008

I can't wait for the Olympics. They're so exciting. I'm looking forward to gymnastics mostly, but also soccer, swimming and diving.

eternitygoddess · 03-07-2008

I was in Beijing a few days ago. Construction is crazy hectic.

The atmosphere is not...clean though. Everything looks like it's blanketed in a blanket of dust. The sky is constantly grey smog.

I'm so excited for gymnastics!

Behan · 03-07-2008

Victory medals of Beijing Olympic Games

www.here2china.com/olympics.htm

YEYOUSUOMENG · 11-07-2008

Definitely swimming and diving are my favorite.

katherine · 11-07-2008

Gymnastics.

MyNameIs · 12-07-2008

I love the Olympics. I don't get to watch it as much as I'd like to, but I love following the medal totals.

GO UKRAINE!!!

AMACINOM · 13-07-2008

ihave a feeling China will dominate this year.
Being Chinese American, i'm going to have a hard time picking a side...

go USA for basketball though!

MyNameIs · 14-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_levante

The Olympics I hold more esteem for than, say, the Oscars, Emmys, Academy Awards.

Oh and lol, they're the same thing.

iLoveCouture · 14-07-2008

Gymnastics, Diving & Swimming are my faves. I love the Olympics and can't wait until they start!!

notmanons · 21-07-2008

Gymnastics! I'm rooting for Russia! And I can't wait for specific events like balance beam and floor!

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papa_levante oh! darling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: at the bottom of everything Gender: femme Posts: 18,374	The 2008 Summer Olympics : Beijing, China The Olympics I hold more esteem for than, say, the Oscars, Emmys, Academy Awards. For one thing, it's not a matter of opinion, who is good or bad at what they do. The athletes prove it on the field, ring, court, pool, track, stage, etc. I watched the trials for Track and Field today. Such amazing strength, men and women both! A gentleman from America broke the 100M record of 9.8 secs with 9.77 secs. What I love the most is how human evolution is involved. For example, in the 100M dash Mens, all the men were black. Western Africans are better at sprinting; Eastern Africans are better at distance. In the shot put, all the men were white. White men have stronger upper body strength. But most of all, the world can come together for one common good: the world of sports. The fact that healthy bodies (without the use of steroids) and accomplish great feats in athletics through rigorous training, practice, endurance, and team work. It's a beautiful and truly touching thing. __________________ i'd rather live it 'cause dreamers always chase but never get it...............................♥ sam ypma

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DefiantRican windowshopping Join Date: Jun 2008 Gender: homme Posts: 5	I agree. It is a time for nations and human beings as a whole, to come together regardless of their differences. For once every four years, we can all forget that we have enemies and differences and strive for greatness. __________________ http://www.celebutopia.net

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Teratel tfs star Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Low Countries Gender: femme Posts: 1,655	I will be watching the Summer Olympics this year

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prettylondon front row Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Gender: femme Posts: 217	I love the Olympics, I'm so excited for it to start. Track and Field is my favourite but I also really enjoy watching the gymnastics. __________________ kicking off your shoes, dancing for the world to see.

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redscarf scenester Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: east coast Gender: femme Posts: 66	I can't wait for the Olympics. They're so exciting. I'm looking forward to gymnastics mostly, but also soccer, swimming and diving.

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eternitygoddess V.I.P. Join Date: Jun 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 7,936	I was in Beijing a few days ago. Construction is crazy hectic. The atmosphere is not...clean though. Everything looks like it's blanketed in a blanket of dust. The sky is constantly grey smog. I'm so excited for gymnastics! __________________ Curiosity killed the cat... But satisfaction brought it back

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Behan windowshopping Join Date: May 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia Gender: homme Posts: 27	Victory medals of Beijing Olympic Games www.here2china.com/olympics.htm __________________ my gallery Last edited by Behan; 03-07-2008 at 09:43 AM.

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YEYOUSUOMENG front row Join Date: Feb 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 314	Definitely swimming and diving are my favorite.

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katherine V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west village. Gender: femme Posts: 4,284	Gymnastics.

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MyNameIs V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,415	I love the Olympics. I don't get to watch it as much as I'd like to, but I love following the medal totals. GO UKRAINE!!! __________________ SNEJANA ONOPKA

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AMACINOM backstage pass Join Date: Dec 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 500	ihave a feeling China will dominate this year. Being Chinese American, i'm going to have a hard time picking a side... go USA for basketball though! __________________ "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." - George W. Bush

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iLoveCouture catch me if you can Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Orlando Gender: femme Posts: 3,914	Gymnastics, Diving & Swimming are my faves. I love the Olympics and can't wait until they start!! __________________ I wear my sunglasses at night

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notmanons V.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 5,874	Gymnastics! I'm rooting for Russia! And I can't wait for specific events like balance beam and floor!