The 2012 London Olympics Thread

[Il Principo]

Nastia Liukin is a bigger blow, IMO. Hoping she's still gonna be in London even though she's not competing.

[Velo Vol]

Originally Posted by Il Principo

Nastia Liukin is a bigger blow, IMO.

Yes, she looked a bit more like a normal person.

Meanwhile,

BBC News - London 2012: Spelling error in torchbearer's Olympic tattoo

[Velo Vol]

Be careful what you tweet.

BBC News - Greek Olympian Papachristou expelled for 'racist tweet'

[bleedorange0037]

Originally Posted by tvolsfan

To be honest, I was really just talking about my personal opinion.

In terms of viewers and casual interest, the Olympics will probably be bigger around the world.

In terms of pure passion among spectators, Euro 2012 may well be bigger and definitely in Europe.

I'll agree with you. Euro was the biggest sporting event of the summer to me, even though the final result was disappointing. Other than a small handful of events, the men's 100m and maybe basketball, I really could care less about majority of the Olympics.

[Velo Vol]

Olympics interactive: How would the champs of bygone Olympics fare against today's best sprinters, jumpers, throwers, and swimmers? - Slate Magazine

[865dude]

How much are tickets to the Olympics? Do you have to buy tickets for each event you want to go to, or do you get a pass?

[n_huffhines]

I have a buddy (Andrew Rutherfurd) competing on Bolivia's swim team. He's my best friend's cousin, but I know his entire family really well, so essentially he's my cousin. He's swimming Tuesday morning at 3 am. I'll watch since I don't expect to ever know anybody competing ever again.

[golfballs]

the only person I personally know is Clarence Goodson on the men's soccer team

[Velo Vol]

Originally Posted by 865dude

How much are tickets to the Olympics? Do you have to buy tickets for each event you want to go to, or do you get a pass?

Pretty sure events have tickets. Would be a mess if 15,000 people show up for a swimming final.

[n_huffhines]

I went to a baseball game, and track & field at the ATL olympics. It was on a ticket per event basis.

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[volball625]

Originally Posted by golfballs

the only person I personally know is Clarence Goodson on the men's soccer team

The US team isn't at the Olympics, so actually you know zero people. What a loser!

[Velo Vol]

Maybe he's a she?

[Velo Vol]

Can still buy tickets directly for a number of events.

tickets.london2012

[Velo Vol]

Saw on Twitter (can't confirm accuracy):

There was 176.5 hours of Olympics coverage in 1996. In 2012 NBC will cover a total 5,535 hours on all channels.

And yet, no live coverage of the opening ceremonies.