the thing i love at maraton is that all the crowd,even all the technical teams,people working claping and support and cheering for all the athletes! no matter their position,or country
Very true and thats the way it shoukd be for all events
2005 - London
2009 - Toronto
2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1 2018 - Fenway 1&2 2022 - Hamilton, Toronto 2023 - Chicago 1&2 2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
the thing i love at maraton is that all the crowd,even all the technical teams,people working claping and support and cheering for all the athletes! no matter their position,or country
+1
I know several marathon runners and they do say that this is what keeps them going.
Anyone else think that Phelps has been acting like a disrespectful douche bag at the podium over the last few days? Good for him, he's fun to watch swim, but he sure does seem to have a bit of a defective personality. Someone needs to tell him that it's not cool to talk and laugh while his opponent is being awarded his medal, and to stop using the podium as a foot rest. And maybe stand up instead of slouching against the wall like he's some hooligan on a street corner, or perhaps too cool for Olympic medal ceremonies now.
Nope and big deal if he was having fun...maybe he was getting bored of these medal ceremonies...greatest Olympian ever, IMO.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Federer im not sure u wil have alot of chances like today..
but,Murray kick ass today
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Federer im not sure u wil have alot of chances like today..
but,Murray kick ass today
:nono: :nono:
Go Federer!!
I am gutted that I'm not sitting in Centre Court right now!
(but I was at the Wimbledn final so I guess I can't complain too much! )
nice u saw wimbledon..
im with federer too..but i cant see how he caame back from this..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I am gutted that I'm not sitting in Centre Court right now!
)
didnt Queen called u??she said she will.. :fp:
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I am gutted that I'm not sitting in Centre Court right now!
)
didnt Queen called u??she said she will.. :fp:
I was counting on you Dimi! :P
I'm hoping this is going to go 5 sets.
Federer's making a go of it now.
ok,he is really tired..he played 5 hours at the same final..
lets see..seems he cant..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
he's probably shocked with himself. missing easy shots- maybe he is tired. The US open is coming up- do you think he could handle it? back to back to back tournaments. Questionable as it stands now.
Yes, but at least he had a day off to recover.
Murray was on court practically all day yesterday and is playing like this!? Crazy!
Murray is used to it.at 2010 he playes 60 points at a set..
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
he could make more money with endorsements- thats about it. If you're not motivated to be in the Olympics, then why do it?
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
motivation??
is the only thing he never got at his career.. Gold medal at Olympics
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
motivation??
is the only thing he never got at his career.. Gold medal at Olmpics
Federer? Top tennis player has all the trophies he wants during his career. OK, so he never got gold at the olympics and maybe it's a win he would like to have. But what I'm trying to say is that if there's no consequence for his professional career whether he gets gold or not, maybe it's not that important and he would rather save himself for his paying gigs? I know, I may be a bit callous thinking this way, but don't think the guy needs the glory, more endorsements, etc. I believe winning Wimbledon has more 'clout' to it than getting an olympic gold. But then, if he wants the medal to go with the rest of his trophies.....
Personally, I don't think professionals should have been allowed in the olympics - whatever the sport.
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
I think Federer wants the golden slam though and seemed very motivated to achieve it. It's the one thing he doesn't have. And for someone as competitive as he is, I don't see him ever being not motivated enough to win a match. He's just getting ridiculously outplayed right now. Murray seems to be running on pure adrenaline right now and doing no wrong.
“I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
Federer? Top tennis player has all the trophies he wants during his career. OK, so he never got gold at the olympics and maybe it's a win he would like to have. But what I'm trying to say is that if there's no consequence for his professional career whether he gets gold or not, maybe it's not that important and he would rather save himself for his paying gigs? I know, I may be a bit callous thinking this way, but don't think the guy needs the glory, more endorsements, etc. I believe winning Wimbledon has more 'clout' to it than getting an olympic gold. But then, if he wants the medal to go with the rest of his trophies.....
I think Federer has all the money he'll ever need.
He's in this tournament because he wants this gold medal.
“I worked really hard on this set. I just told you we’re gonna have a great night, so I don’t need any fuckin’ help from anybody.” EV, 7/2/09
what is up with Federer? he seems totally out of it. I'm still rooting for him, but it looks like its going to to to Murray
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
I think Federer wants the golden slam though and seemed very motivated to achieve it. It's the one thing he doesn't have. And for someone as competitive as he is, I don't see him ever being not motivated enough to win a match. He's just getting ridiculously outplayed right now. Murray seems to be running on pure adrenaline right now and doing no wrong.
you are right.
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
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Very true and thats the way it shoukd be for all events
2009 - Toronto
2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
2018 - Fenway 1&2
2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
2023 - Chicago 1&2
2024 - Las Vegas 1&2
I know several marathon runners and they do say that this is what keeps them going.
I'm just a dirty old lady, Dimi!
Nope and big deal if he was having fun...maybe he was getting bored of these medal ceremonies...greatest Olympian ever, IMO.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
Yes congratulation Rosie. Also congratulations Paula Findlay, no need to apologize, just finishing so guts and class.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/08/ ... -olympics/
Good luck to Oscar!
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
but,Murray kick ass today
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
:nono: :nono:
Go Federer!!
I am gutted that I'm not sitting in Centre Court right now!
(but I was at the Wimbledn final so I guess I can't complain too much!
im with federer too..but i cant see how he caame back from this..
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I was counting on you Dimi! :P
I'm hoping this is going to go 5 sets.
Federer's making a go of it now.
lets see..seems he cant..
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Murray was on court practically all day yesterday and is playing like this!? Crazy!
Apart from the 'glory', what's in it for a professional player as successful as Federer? Doesn't count towards seeding/ranking, no money.... maybe not enough motivation?
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
he could make more money with endorsements- thats about it. If you're not motivated to be in the Olympics, then why do it?
is the only thing he never got at his career.. Gold medal at Olympics
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Federer? Top tennis player has all the trophies he wants during his career. OK, so he never got gold at the olympics and maybe it's a win he would like to have. But what I'm trying to say is that if there's no consequence for his professional career whether he gets gold or not, maybe it's not that important and he would rather save himself for his paying gigs? I know, I may be a bit callous thinking this way, but don't think the guy needs the glory, more endorsements, etc. I believe winning Wimbledon has more 'clout' to it than getting an olympic gold. But then, if he wants the medal to go with the rest of his trophies.....
Personally, I don't think professionals should have been allowed in the olympics - whatever the sport.
I think Federer wants the golden slam though and seemed very motivated to achieve it. It's the one thing he doesn't have. And for someone as competitive as he is, I don't see him ever being not motivated enough to win a match. He's just getting ridiculously outplayed right now. Murray seems to be running on pure adrenaline right now and doing no wrong.
I think Federer has all the money he'll ever need.
He's in this tournament because he wants this gold medal.
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
go andy!
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”