2012 Paralympic Games Thread

Burgey · 29-08-2012, 02:21 PM

Just getting under way right now with Stephen Hawking featuring quite prominently in the Opening Ceremony.

We may therefore need to re-name the "Strphen Hawking Test" used to rightfully exclude Chess when it was laughably suggested as a new sport in the discussion surrounding future Summer Games.

Anyway, post your comments about the Paralympic Games here.

MrPrez · 29-08-2012, 02:38 PM

Thread only being made now???

Racists.

sledger · 31-08-2012, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPrez

Racists.

wat

GIMH · 31-08-2012, 08:28 AM

Watched some last night, some phenomenal performances. And not in a patronising way either, people with various disabilities swimming far faster than I could.

Johnners · 31-08-2012, 08:48 AM

Was amazed at the blokes swimming in the backstroke heats without any arms, incredible. Was a little bit miffed as to his version of backstroke though, would have thought even given the disability, he would have still been required to use a single leg type kick, as opposed to the dolphin kick he seemingly used the whole race.

Son Of Coco · 31-08-2012, 07:01 PM

I've noticed commentators are extremely reluctant to use the phrase 'hit the wall' to describe competitors having pushed themselves past the limits of their physical capabilities...especially during the blind cycling.

(Disclaimer: I do really think the athletic prowess on show is fantastic).

_Ed_ · 31-08-2012, 07:14 PM

Goalball's a fascinating sport.

flibbertyjibber · 01-09-2012, 07:06 AM

Personally don't care about the medals table in this, just marvel at the brilliance of all the athletes taking part.

benchmark00 · 02-09-2012, 06:02 PM

Pistorius hits out after losing 200m crown - London 2012 Paralympic Games - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Can not make this stuff up...

Johnners · 03-09-2012, 01:40 AM

Haha yeah, heard about this at lunch, such a knob.

MW1304 · 03-09-2012, 03:02 AM

Just sat there stunned as he was saying all of this. Was expecting some humble 'gave it my best shot' interview from a great athlete and then he spouted all that out.

_Ed_ · 08-09-2012, 06:04 PM

Wow, Sophie Pascoe's done alright, hasn't she? Total of six golds and four silvers for her now after Beijing and London. Not bad for a 19-year-old.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,627	Watched some last night, some phenomenal performances. And not in a patronising way either, people with various disabilities swimming far faster than I could. __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,111	Goalball's a fascinating sport.

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flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,945	Personally don't care about the medals table in this, just marvel at the brilliance of all the athletes taking part.

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MW1304 International Debutant Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Central Posts: 2,637	Just sat there stunned as he was saying all of this. Was expecting some humble 'gave it my best shot' interview from a great athlete and then he spouted all that out.

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_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,111	Wow, Sophie Pascoe's done alright, hasn't she? Total of six golds and four silvers for her now after Beijing and London. Not bad for a 19-year-old.

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