Author Topic: Winter Olympics 2018 - Pyeongchang South Korea (Read 45448 times)

Buck Pete · « **on:** February 2, 2018, 01:27:37 pm »

It's Winter Olympics time again. Hooray!!

Opening ceremony is next Friday 9th Feb and the competition starts in earnest on Saturday 10th. I know us Brits are generally pretty crap at Winter sports but I love watching how the Nordic, Central European countries and North Americans/Canadians show us how its done.

The highlight for me on the first Saturday is the Men's Normal Hill Ski Jump final. The Monster terrifying jump event is later in the week.

And then the Blue Ribbon Event - The Men's Downhill Alpine Skiing Medal run is on the Sunday 11th.

Loads of interesting events for us to get our teeth into though. Luge, Snow Boarding, Speed-Skating to name but a few. I personally Can't wait.

I'm using the link below for the schedule and its quite easy to navigate and stuff. Due to the +9hr time difference some of the day time events in Korea are going to mean very late nights/early mornings for most Europeans.

https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/en/game-time/results/OWG2018/en/general/competition-schedule.htm

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #1 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:30:54 pm »

I enjoy all the skiing and snowboarding events. Fair to say our best hope of a medal is in the speed skating though

Buck Pete · « **Reply #2 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:37:00 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on February 2, 2018, 01:30:54 pm

I enjoy all the skiing and snowboarding events. Fair to say our best hope of a medal is in the speed skating though

Doesn't ~~Scotland~~ Great Britain usually have a good crack at the Curling Medals?

Samie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:39:54 pm »

I love the Ski Jumping. Used to watch it a lot in the late 90's early 00's on Eurosport. Also Bobsleigh because of Cool Runnings and the one where they go head first on a tray

Samie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:41:08 pm »

Oh Pete mate the monster jumps aren't in the Olympics. Look up Ski Flying they do on humongous hills. Where they jump in excess of 200m. World Record is like 254m.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #5 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:43:03 pm »

Looking forward to seeing some of the ice hockey (mens) competition, very happy the NHL players are not in it this time.

I like the winter olympics, much more than the summer ones.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #6 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:43:08 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on February 2, 2018, 01:30:54 pm

Fair to say our best hope of a medal is in the speed skating though

We can get all indignant when 'our' girl gets inexplicably kicked out again for breathing on an opponent.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #7 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:47:30 pm »

A lot of controversy in the run up as is usually the case

In terms of non-GB there is obviously the exclusion of Russia with 'clean' Russian athletes taking part under an independent flag. Though yesterday 28 Russian athletes were able to overturn their Olympic bans meaning they are legally allowed to compete (though the IOC have stated their ban still stands with regards to the winter Olympics coming up). Yesterdays ruling also moved Team GB's four-man bobsleigh team from the 2014 Olympics up to Bronze from 5th (2 Russian teams were QD'd and were unable to overturn their doping ban). Meaning 2014 was team GB's best every Winter Olympics.

In terms of team GB the main controversies surround funding and bullying. Team GB's womens Bobsleigh team were forced to crowdfund their training camp. Even though they had qualified for the Olympics and even though the 2 mens team were allocated full funding. After a quick media storm GB athletics agreed to help partially fund the womens team.

A lot of winter X games style events with British involvement so good chances at medals along with the events GB usually does well in (curling for example).

Buck Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:58:08 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 2, 2018, 01:41:08 pm

Oh Pete mate the monster jumps aren't in the Olympics. Look up Ski Flying they do on humongous hills. Where they jump in excess of 200m. World Record is like 254m.

Holy Shit yes!! Here is the Ski Flying record by Stefan Kraft 253M FFS!!!

This will be his first Winter Olympics and sure he'll be competing in both events this year.

How long before Ski Flying is included in the Olympics I wonder?

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Samie · « **Reply #9 on:** February 2, 2018, 01:59:41 pm »

Haha yeah was close to being bang on the money.

I remember seeing the highlights of that on youtube.

Ski Flying you need humongous areas though. Very few places in the worlds can accommodate that along with the infrastructure. It's why it's restricted to Norway, Austria, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Germany.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #10 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:02:28 pm »

Cant have a Winter Olympics thread without this classic

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Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #11 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:04:58 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 2, 2018, 01:59:41 pm

Ski Flying you need humongous areas though.

When I first read that, I thought you were using 'areas' as a new euphemism for gentleman-spuds.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #12 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:07:21 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on February 2, 2018, 02:02:28 pm

Cant have a Winter Olympics thread without this classic

Who will be first to post a vid of Torville and Dean doing Bolero accompanied by a load of crying emojis.

My money is on Crosby Nick or Ziltoid.

Samie · « **Reply #13 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:07:26 pm »

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on February 2, 2018, 02:04:58 pm

When I first read that, I thought you were using 'areas' as a new euphemism for gentleman-spuds.

That too mate. I'd be shitting my trousers at the top of the ramp. I mean jumping over 200m! Fuck Me! As a kid it fascinated me this sport, still does when I can watch it on occasions now.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #14 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:13:02 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 2, 2018, 02:07:26 pm

That too mate. I'd be shitting my trousers at the top of the ramp. I mean jumping over 200m! Fuck Me! As a kid it fascinated me this sport, still does when I can watch it on occasions now.

Yeah fascinated me as a kid too. Grew up laughing at Eddie Edwards but now I've just got total respect for him.

Must have taken humongous areas for him to go and do that and hopefully made himself a millionaire to boot. Fair do's Eddie lad.

Samie · « **Reply #15 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:15:48 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 2, 2018, 02:07:21 pm

Who will be first to post a vid of Torville and Dean doing Bolero accompanied by a load of crying emojis.

My money is on Crosby Nick or Ziltoid.

Ah yes the couple dancing sport. I wonder how many of those pairings end up in a real relationship? Never mind I bet 99.9% at least get to fuck each other once.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #16 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:35:12 pm »

Partridge shrug gif.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #17 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:36:04 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 2, 2018, 02:15:48 pm

Ah yes the couple dancing sport. I wonder how many of those pairings end up in a real relationship? Never mind I bet 99.9% at least get to fuck each other once.

Are you referring to Torville & Dean or Nick & Zilt?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #18 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:39:07 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 2, 2018, 02:36:04 pm

Are you referring to Torville & Dean or Nick & Zilt?

what can I tell you? Ziltoid is a sensational lover.

Samie · « **Reply #19 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:39:10 pm »

Nick and Zilth are Rawk's Golden couple.

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #20 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:44:49 pm »

Yeah love the snowboarding. Watched the half pipe final at this years X-games the other night always good fun. Shaun White dropped out as well to focus on this so should be good.

Ray K · « **Reply #21 on:** February 2, 2018, 02:58:36 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 2, 2018, 02:15:48 pm

Ah yes the couple dancing sport. I wonder how many of those pairings end up in a real relationship? Never mind I bet 99.9% at least get to fuck each other once.

The 0.1% being Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy McElroy?

Quote from: Arl St Nickleback at a shite works do they'll never forget on February 2, 2018, 02:35:12 pm

Partridge shrug gif.

Like you won't be posting about the luge and whatever event where two guys race each other down the very bumpy track (moguls?) that looks like it'll cause havoc on your knees. Kinda like BMX crossed with skiing.
It's entirely possible that I made the last sport up.

dalarr · « **Reply #22 on:** February 2, 2018, 03:10:03 pm »

The downhill skiers are absolutely crazy. Going down a fucking mountain on skis at 80mph takes some courage!

Pistolero · « **Reply #23 on:** February 2, 2018, 03:58:21 pm »

Can't wait....love the winter Olympics ....the ridiculous levels of danger involved in the events make it as enjoyable as the summer O's for me ...the BBC coverage looks great...goanner immerse myself in it for the fortnight

RedSince86 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 2, 2018, 04:00:42 pm »

Downhill Skiing,Snowboarding,Ski jump thingy,Skeleton,Ice skating sprinting and Bobsleigh is what i'll watch.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #25 on:** February 2, 2018, 04:03:54 pm »

BBC broadcasting this is 4k aren't they?

Samie · « **Reply #26 on:** February 3, 2018, 03:55:03 pm »

The organisers are apparently giving out 100,000 condoms to athletes while they stay in town.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #27 on:** February 5, 2018, 03:47:43 pm »

Apologies for the late post but he's just released me from the ski poles. To be fair Nick is a considerate lover although when it comes to freestyle it can get messy.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #28 on:** February 5, 2018, 03:51:33 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 3, 2018, 03:55:03 pm

The organisers are apparently giving out 100,000 condoms to athletes while they stay in town.

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #29 on:** February 5, 2018, 03:54:20 pm »

Is Eddie the Eagle in it?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #30 on:** February 5, 2018, 04:19:50 pm »

Quote from: Black & White Paul on February 5, 2018, 03:54:20 pm

Is Eddie the Eagle in it?

Yes, he’s taking on the Ice Dance this time.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 5, 2018, 06:04:46 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 3, 2018, 03:55:03 pm

The organisers are apparently giving out 100,000 condoms to athletes while they stay in town.

They did the same at London and Rio.

conman · « **Reply #32 on:** February 5, 2018, 06:19:35 pm »

Quote from: Samie on February 3, 2018, 03:55:03 pm

The organisers are apparently giving out 100,000 condoms to athletes while they stay in town.

It will be interesting to see who cums first

kavah · « **Reply #33 on:** February 7, 2018, 10:37:21 pm »

For me it's all about the mixed-doubles-curling and the pairs figure-skating, and the thing with skiing and rifles (I don't think there is a mixed-doubles in that) - marvelous

conman · « **Reply #34 on:** February 9, 2018, 08:03:09 am »

This is my weekend sewn up.

Im not sure what i'm looking forward to most, though the ice hockey is always a blast. My gf's cousin will be playing, so i'll have to keep an eye on him.

conman · « **Reply #35 on:** February 9, 2018, 08:18:59 am »

Quote from: conman on February 9, 2018, 08:03:09 am

This is my weekend sewn up.

Im not sure what i'm looking forward to most, though the ice hockey is always a blast. My gf's cousin will be playing, so i'll have to keep an eye on him.

Scratch that, the nfl players aren't competing.

Woody Boyd · « **Reply #36 on:** February 9, 2018, 08:27:30 am »

Quote from: conman on February 9, 2018, 08:18:59 am

Scratch that, the nfl players aren't competing.

It would be a brilliant watch if the NFL players were competing in ice hockey

Buck Pete · « **Reply #37 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:12:13 am »

Just watching the Mens normal Hill Ski Jump qualifying round from yesterday on Eurosport

Top 50 go through to Saturdays Medal round. 13:30 UK time too so happy days i can watch with no sleep hassle.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #38 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:14:14 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 9, 2018, 10:12:13 am

Just watching the Mens normal Hill Ski Jump qualifying round from yesterday on Eurosport

Top 50 go through to Saturdays Medal round. 13:30 UK time too so happy days i can watch with no sleep hassle.

Did Spencer from Made In Chelsea get through?

CaseRed · « **Reply #39 on:** February 9, 2018, 10:28:44 am »

Lad I know is in the Paralympic Snowboard cross so looking forward to seeing some of that later in the month. Got a decent chance as well by all accounts.

Done really well to get there at all as all his and his coaches training gear was knicked from the back of his van couple of months back and had to crowdfund to replace it.