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This thread is for anyone to comment/share any favourite moments/experiences/whatever from the Olympics, primarily to stop Dangers specific thread being derailed.
Chi Meson said:My favorite moment so far was Alberto Salazar's 2 proteges finishing 1st & 2nd in the 10k.
My least favorite part is the near vacuum of coverage for Galen Rupp's amazing surge in the final straightaway that passed 5 or six of the best runners in the world and grabbed the silver. NBC was all over Mo Farah, but essentially no time for the first American medal in the 10k since 1964.
arildno said:Unless this thread becomes an ovation of Tom Daley's "little thing", I will lodge a formal protest.
cobalt124 said:I also wanted to comment on this without derailing said thread. The mens 10k was the high point for me too, our first 10k gold. Point taken about the coverage, BBC bias is annoying.
Chi Meson said:...being training partners and working with Salazar...
arildno said:Unless this thread becomes an ovation of Tom Daley's "little thing", I will lodge a formal protest.
Jack21222 said:I'd prefer a discussion about Henrik Rummel's "little thing."
(For anybody who doesn't get the reference... here)
The 2012 Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, took place in London, England from July 27th to August 12th. Some of the main events and highlights included swimmer Michael Phelps becoming the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time with a total of 22 medals, Usain Bolt winning the 100m and 200m races for the second consecutive Olympics, and Great Britain winning a total of 65 medals, including 29 gold medals, their best Olympic performance in over a century.
A total of 204 countries participated in the 2012 Olympics, which is the highest number of participating countries in Olympic history.
One of the main controversies surrounding the 2012 Olympics was the use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes. Several athletes were disqualified or stripped of their medals due to testing positive for banned substances. Another controversy was the empty seats in some venues, which sparked criticism of the ticketing system and distribution.
The 2012 Olympics left a lasting legacy on London and the United Kingdom. The infrastructure built for the games, such as the Olympic Stadium and Olympic Village, have been repurposed for public use. The success of the games also boosted tourism and the economy in the UK. Additionally, the Olympics inspired a new generation of athletes and increased participation in sports and physical activity.
The 2012 Olympics had several unique features, including being the first games to have a live 3D broadcast, the first games to have a female Saudi Arabian athlete compete, and the first games to include women's boxing as an Olympic event. The opening ceremony, directed by Danny Boyle, also featured a memorable performance highlighting British history and culture.