Vancouver Winter Olympics 2010 have been thrilling so far especially from the comfort and warmth here in London. There is no doubt to there being a cloud over the event, but I think the Canadians open nature has handled it well.
The BBC Live showing of the Luge heats was incredible, and the extreme rush I got from just watching the event in pixels cannot be close to what those athletes endure. The sad death of Nodar Kumaritashvili before the opening ceremony made the first run of the heats intense although it is likely Felix Loch will take gold.
The ladies mogul event proved that they compete on any given Sunday. I felt for the Canadians, Jennifer Heil looked bewildered amongst the Americans, how disappointing for the host nation. The ladies hockey event showed the nations dominance in that field, as Slovakia could only try and hold them off. Those athletes are strong women, real role models of ambition, drive and success.
This has been the first year I have noticed the biathlon, and proves my original theory that super heroes will evolve from these athletes. Speed Skating was amazing, they made it look so exciting and easy I’m even tempted to give it ago. Wang Meng of China races at a speed that could compete with the top male athletes in the sport, and as they travel around the 111m rink at speeds of 35mph I cannot help think of superhero Frozone from Pixar’s Incredible’s.
The Winter Olympics’ make for much more extreme athletes, in magical snow filled surroundings. I’m looking forward to the next round of the Loge on at 8:30pm on BBC2.
The BBC Live showing of the Luge heats was incredible, and the extreme rush I got from just watching the event in pixels cannot be close to what those athletes endure. The sad death of Nodar Kumaritashvili before the opening ceremony made the first run of the heats intense although it is likely Felix Loch will take gold.
The ladies mogul event proved that they compete on any given Sunday. I felt for the Canadians, Jennifer Heil looked bewildered amongst the Americans, how disappointing for the host nation. The ladies hockey event showed the nations dominance in that field, as Slovakia could only try and hold them off. Those athletes are strong women, real role models of ambition, drive and success.
This has been the first year I have noticed the biathlon, and proves my original theory that super heroes will evolve from these athletes. Speed Skating was amazing, they made it look so exciting and easy I’m even tempted to give it ago. Wang Meng of China races at a speed that could compete with the top male athletes in the sport, and as they travel around the 111m rink at speeds of 35mph I cannot help think of superhero Frozone from Pixar’s Incredible’s.
The Winter Olympics’ make for much more extreme athletes, in magical snow filled surroundings. I’m looking forward to the next round of the Loge on at 8:30pm on BBC2.
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