Reminds me of same potential. I read somewhere that Spain vs Brazil is some sort of the same situation? Both would like to lose (somewhat impossible :grin to avoid Team USA in the crossover. Is this correct? The "badminton ruling" will be tested.
yea she did show poor sportsmanship.. just saw that china's king of rings gymnast lost on a CONTROVERSIAL decision. he didnt even fall or make a mistake like maroney. Good to see he showed some class in his lost and announced his retirement http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...gamrin-chenbre8750w9-20120806,0,3463981.story LONDON (Reuters) - China's gymnastics captain Chen Yibing kissed his silver medal and beamed at the crowd but admitted to feeling short-changed by the judges when he was pipped by Brazil's Arthur Zanetti for the rings gold in his final Olympic Games on Monday. The 27-year-old Chen, a three-time Olympic champion dubbed the "King of Rings" by adoring Chinese fans, appeared to have the title sewn up after a strong performance and a solid landing. China's Chen Yibing competes in the men's gymnastics rings final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games China's Chen Yibing competes in the men's gymnastics rings final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games He was stunned, however, when the Brazilian, the last competitor to take the rings, scored 15.900 to pip him by 0.1 of a point, despite taking a step back on his landing. "It's still good, it's a silver medal," the amiable Chen told Reuters with a laugh. "I was a little bit surprised... Seeing him not stand (perfectly) on the landing, I thought I would have beaten him. But when the score came out he was the winner. But I still have to congratulate him. I really did bring my best today." Chen kissed the red frame of the apparatus after his routine and waved the "number one" finger at television cameras, but walked out of the arena as runner-up for a prolonged interrogation by a large throng of Chinese reporters. He promptly announced his retirement. "I decided before these Olympics because my body has a few injuries and there's a lot of new talents coming through," he said. Chen, who had already taken a men's team gold here last week, injured his knee training in Northern Ireland two weeks before the Games. State media quoted his team as saying that it was a "minor" injury but Chen said he had carried the painful injury into the competition. The eight-time world champion, has sporting blood coursing through his veins and was born the day his father won a local speed skating championship in his home town, the northeastern port city of Tianjin. He started gymnastics when he was five and won his first rings and team world titles in 2006, before going on to win both events at his home Beijing Games. His retirement robs the world of one of its greatest rings specialists, but Chen, mindful of China's vast strength in depth, was at peace with his decision to bow out. "Next I'm going to take a rest," he said. "Then I'm going to take my mum and dad travelling, eat some nice gourmet food and raise a dog. I've always wanted to have a dog." (Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
Beijing 50km Walking winner Alex Schwazer was jsut tested positive on EPO and admitted doping with the Olympics coming. Thrown out of all competition.
Yeah... just saw the report. The guy advanced in the 1500M so he flat out gave up on the 800M.... so now he got DQ'ed even for the 1500.
Anyone have a link on the womens soccer match? I can't find my f****** directtv information and its not airing live. SCREW YOU NBC.
I'm watching women's USA/Canada soccer right now on NBCSN, CAN up 3-2. Becoming a shoot out towards end of game.
