Not sure if many of you have been watching the Olympics or not, but they have been quite entertaining. It's nice to see Canada tied for second in the medal count. Gee, we are even ahead of our southern cousins for a change (albeit a slim adavantage).

I have even heard that the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver will host a mogul event using G35s......wait now....or was that the downhill?

 

Great Olympics for Canada so far, Shane....I'm proud that our guys and gals are doing a stout job ...

Our friends from the south are good, but, well, they're just not as used to the cold as we are..

LOL, the G's would do well in any event in 2010....

C.

 

very proud to be canadian.... we still need to spend more money on our olympians.

 

+1. The government should think about bigger tax breaks for corporate sponsorships. I must admit I was a little discouraged a couple of days ago with the standings, but now I'm drinking a Molson Canadian.

 

Funding and infrastructure for all non pro and young developing athletes in this country is atrocious. It is one of the reasons Canada has not been doing as well at the Olympics - particularly the summer ones. Our top non professional athletes live like paupers while professional ones are earning outrageous incomes and strike because they want more.

Canada still does not take athletics and sports serious enough at all levels from tots to the elderly. The benefits are huge- a fitter more healthy nation with reduced health care costs, less crime from youth that learn early in life about goals, commitment and clean living. This spins off postively into other areas of life too like education and being a valuable contributor to society.

Australia is great example of a country that has recognized this and now has gone from a weak performing nation at the Olympics to a top contender. Many of our top coaches now live and work there helping them.

I wish more people understood this and put pressure on our government to put programs in place to support an active lifestyle and competition in amateur sport. Corporate involvement and and workplace programs should also be handsomely rewarded and encouraged.

Well I guess I'll get off my soapbox and stop dreaming.

 

+1, I agree Deane.

 

How 'bout that Swiss/Canada mens hockey game? I hate to see them lose but I think it's good for two reasons. One, it'll wake the Canadians up - they've been coasting and they played terribly today. Second it's great that it'll give European countries a little shot in the arm. I think watching Canada and the U.S dominate year after year is putting some strain on European programs.

 

Yeah, that game was horrible. I definitely think it will be a good wakeup call for the team!

 

Interesting article in the Toronto Star today about how Canada's approach to the Olympics has changed for the better, to focus on getting as many medals as possible.

 

I was full of "you got what you deserve" after seeing the American woman wipeout on her snowboard after leading by a significant margin, then getting up to finish 2nd - AFTER showboating.

She could have been Canadian, Dutch, French - who cares - I'm not bashing Americans - I quite like the States - my issue is with showboating.

History has proven time and time again that it is a bad idea to show off, slow down, do a dance, wave to the crowd, pump your fist, etc., before you have scored the point(s) or crossed the finish line.

There is nothing wrong with being proud of your accomplishments - individual or team - but wait until it's "official" before doing anything.

I hate showboating anyway in any sport, and have always appreciated those that are more humble in victory.

 

^^whs^^++++1

 

Girls won in hockey- yeah, Canada!

 

Right on. We're not doing too bad right now on the medal count and we'er gaining momentum.

 

Totally agree 100%.

 

Yeah, that was great to see the women take the gold medal. I think they outscored their opponents 46-2 throughout the tournament!