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CanadaKC · 02-12-2010, 01:38 PM

As I live in Vancouver...and we are hosting the world..let me say good luck to all the American athletes....I'll be cheering for Americans' Vonn and that red-headed snowboard dude...but Hockey...gotta be Canada. Enjoy!

**alnorth** · 02-13-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Wait, how did other guys get a pass and this guy doesn't?

You dont get a pass unless you are in qualifying position when you crash. Not sure where the canadian was, but if he wasn't top 2 when he went down, he's screwed. Thats one of the risks of hanging out in the back like Ohno's been doing. If you arent in the top 2 or 3, you better not go down.

KC_Connection · 02-13-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Wait, how did other guys get a pass and this guy doesn't?

I think that only happens in the heats...not sure, though.

KC_Connection · 02-13-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

You dont get a pass unless you are in qualifying position when you crash. Not sure where the canadian was, but if he wasn't top 2 when he went down, he's screwed.

Ah, that's right.

kstater · 02-13-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

You dont get a pass unless you are in qualifying position when you crash. Not sure where the canadian was, but if he wasn't top 2 when he went down, he's screwed. Thats one of the risks of hanging out in the back like Ohno's been doing. If you arent in the top 2 or 3, you better not go down.

I thought he was in second at the time, guess not.

**alnorth** · 02-13-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kstater

I thought he was in second at the time, guess not.

It might also be a quarter-only thing too. If you are in the lead in the medal race and go down, they dont hand you a gold. I think they only want 6 in the final no matter what.

kstater · 02-13-2010, 08:46 PM

USA has 1/3 of the Finals.

**alnorth** · 02-13-2010, 08:47 PM

That other american cut that a little close at the end. He got a bit lazy at the finish line and an italian snuck up and almost stole his spot away.

KC_Connection · 02-13-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

It might also be a quarter-only thing too. If you are in the lead in the medal race and go down, they dont hand you a gold. I think they only want 6 in the final no matter what.

I think they have the option of re-racing without the DQ'd guy in that case, though it's not a strict rule.

KC_Connection · 02-13-2010, 08:50 PM

They advanced that Canadian btw, kstater, you were right.

Now I still have someone to cheer for in addition to Ohno.

KC_Connection · 02-13-2010, 08:51 PM

http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic...m015200Pp.html

kstater · 02-13-2010, 09:05 PM

Horrible camera angles for the luge.

Do the boblseds run the same track?

**alnorth** · 02-13-2010, 09:30 PM

Did we really just watch a full race just to determine 8th place? Really IOC, you think its necessary?

58kcfan89 · 02-13-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Did we really just watch a full race just to determine 8th place? Really IOC, you think its necessary?

lol, I was wondering WTF that was...

kstater · 02-13-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

They advanced that Canadian btw, kstater, you were right.

Now I still have someone to cheer for in addition to Ohno.

I know I was right. I'm always right. The sooner you figure that out, the better off you are.

JD10367 · 02-13-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alnorth

Did we really just watch a full race just to determine 8th place? Really IOC, you think its necessary?

It was like Pee Wee League Soccer. "There are no losers." LOL "Congratulations! You won the race! You're in last place!" I'd be embarrassed to skate in it.

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