NationStates Jolt Archive

Welcome ladies and gentlemen to this years Olympic Games in Torino Italy. Here we will be keeping tabs of all the sports with scores and who won what medal.

Italy, I believe is 6 hours infront of us here on the East Coast of North America so if you do not want to know results before hand, do no proceed further when the games begin.

Today though is dedicated to the Opening Ceremonies which are scheduled for 800 PM estern so call it 2PM eastern for when the ceremonies actually take place. If this is incorrect please correct me :)

Good luck to all the nations and athletes in this year's Olympics.

*Grabs popcorn and chips/dips, sits and waits for first results.*

And now for a contest between nations that (hopefully) won't result in a body count. :D

EDIT: Turning this post into the up-to-date Medal Count (http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/1599000/detail.html).

Skiing: Mens 20km Individual
Gold: Germany's GREIS Michael
Silver: Norway's BJOERNDALEN Ole Einar
Bronze: Norway's HANEVOLD Halvard

Biatholon
Gold: GREIS Michael of Germany
Silver: BJOERNDALEN Ole Einar of Norway
Bronze: HANEVOLD Halvard of Norway

Freestyle Skiing (Women's Moguls)
Gold: HEIL Jennifer (canada)
Silver: TRAA Kari (Norway)
Bronze: LAOURA Sandra (France)

Nordic Combine
Gold: HETTICH Georg (Germany)
Silver: GOTTWALD Felix (Austria)
Bronze: MOAN Magnus (Norway)

Speed Skating (5,000M)
Gold: HEDRICK Chad (USA)
Silver: KRAMER Sven (Netherlands)
Bronze: FABRIS Enrico (Italy)

Men's Downhill
Gold: DENERIAZ Antoine (France)
Silver: WALCHHOFER Michael (Austria)
Bronze: KERNEN Bruno (Switzerland)

Women's 15km Pursuit
Gold: SMIGUN Kristina (Estonia)
Silver: NEUMANNOVA Katerina (Czech Republic)
Bronze: MEDVEDEVA-ABRUZOVA Evgenia (Russia)

Men's 30K Pursuit
Gold: DEMENTIEV Eugeni (Russia)
Silver: ESTIL Frode (Norway)
Bronze: PILLER COTTRER Pietro (Italy)

Men's Single Luge
Gold: ZOEGGELER Armin (Italy)
Silver: DEMTSCHENKO Albert (Russia)
Bronze: RUBENIS Martins (Latvia)

Men's Short track--1500m
Gold: AHN Hyun-Soo (South Korea)
Silver: LEE Ho-Suk (South Korea)
Bronze: JIAJUN Li (China)

Ski Jumping
Gold: BYSTOEL Lars (Norway)
Silver: HAUTAMAEKI Matti (Finland)
Bronze: LJOEKELSOEY Roar (Norway)

Men's Halfpipe
Gold: WHITE Shaun (United States)
Silver: KASS Danny (United States)
Bronze: KOSKI Markku (Finland)

Speed Skating-Women's 3000m
Gold: WUST Ireen (Netherlands)
Silver: GROENEWOLD Renate (Netherlands)
Bronze: KLASSEN Cindy (Canada)

Biathlon: Women's 15km Individual
Gold: ISHMOURATOVA Svetlana (Russia)
Silver: PYLEVA Olga (Russia)
Bronze: GLAGOW Martina (Germany)

Speed Skating: Men's 500m
Gold: CHEEK Joey (United States)
Silver: DOROFEYEV Dmitry (Russia)
Bronze: KANG SEOK Lee (South Korea)

Snowboarding: Women's Halfpipe
Gold: TETER Hannah (United States)
Silver: BLEILER Gretchen (United States)
Bronze: BUAAS Kjersti (Norway)

*newly added*
Figure Skating: Pairs
Gold:
TOTMIYANINA Tatyana
MARININ Maxim (Russia)
Silver:
ZHANG Dan
ZHANG Hao(China)
Bronze:
SHEN Xue
ZHAO Hongbo (China)

Biathlon: Men's 10km Sprint
Gold: FISCHER Sven (Germany)
Silver: HANEVOLD Halvard (Norway)
Bronze: ANDRESEN Frode (Norway)

Cross-Country Skiing: Men's Team Sprint
Gold:
FREDRIKSSON Thobias
LIND Bjoern (Sweden)
Silver:
ARNE SVARTEDAL Jens
HETLAND Tor Arne (Norway)
Bronze:
ALYPOV Ivan
ROTCHEV Vassili (Russia)

Cross-Country Skiing: Women's Team Sprint
Gold:
DAHLBERG Anna
ANDERSSON Lina (Sweden)
Silver:
RENNER Sara
SCOTT Beckie (Canada)
Bronze:
KAISA SAARINEN Aino
KUITUNEN Virpi (Finland)

*Grabs popcorn and chips/dips, sits and waits for first results.*

And now for a contest between nations that (hopefully) won't result in a body count. :D

LOL! The way hockey players fight..... we could see a high body count :D

It start today? I prolly missed it already. Dang news. Dang forums.

I have yet to see a thread on the winter Olympics here. The opening ceremonies are on right now. I'm watching them on CBC.

I don't like the music.

Go Australia!

Bump.

I don't like the music.

They were just playing "I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor when Australia marched in. RL Priscilla - Queen of the Desert references have been haunting me all week.

I have yet to see a thread on the winter Olympics here. The opening ceremonies are on right now. I'm watching them on CBC.

I don't like the music.
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10398291&posted=1#post10398291

I have yet to see a thread on the winter Olympics here. The opening ceremonies are on right now. I'm watching them on CBC. I don't like the music.

CBC? Hmm. Can't find the damn Olympics anywhere. ???

Who friggin cares?

The Summer Olympics are boring enough, but the winter ones are excruciatingly dull.

Most people probably wouldnt care if there was never another.
Theres still plenty of world level competitions for all of the sports it contains.
I say stop wasting airtime with sports that appeal to a small percentage.

CBC? Hmm. Can't find the damn Olympics anywhere. ???

I thought they were supposed to be on NBC here in the States. Alas, I must watch my beloved hockey team on dirty CBC.

Oh, and since when does F-ing Algeria have a ski team!?

I have yet to see a thread on the winter Olympics here. The opening ceremonies are on right now. I'm watching them on CBC.

I don't like the music.
I'm only interested in the biathlon.

CBC? Hmm. Can't find the damn Olympics anywhere. ???
I don't think they are even airing them in the states, except highlights during some predesignated time.

They were just playing "I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor when Australia marched in. RL Priscilla - Queen of the Desert references have been haunting me all week.

Yeah. I have no idea how they picked the music. It's bad. Like, Gigli bad.

Also, North and South Korea just marched in under one flag.

Also, North and South Korea just marched in under one flag.

Yeah, that kinda stopped being noteworthy the last two times they did it.

Yeah, that kinda stopped being noteworthy the last two times they did it.

I thought this was the first time. I guess I missed it before.

Hook up your webcam, point it at the TV and then broadcast publicly over the internet... let's see how long it takes for Interpol to shut you down :P

The live coverage is time released...

The Bad:

Skating stuffed cows?
Balloons representing snowflakes?
The MUSIC!?!? WTF!
Canada's uniform is too white. - they blended in with the volunteers on the side.

The Good:

The Skiier.
The National Anthem.
The Olympic Rings.

Hook up your webcam, point it at the TV and then broadcast publicly over the internet... let's see how long it takes for Interpol to shut you down :P

The live coverage is time released...

Alas, my webcam escapes me.

I wouldn't be suprised if it was streamed on the net somewhere.

I thought this was the first time. I guess I missed it before.

It's like the Jamaican contingent. We get it already - they have one. :rolleyes:

Well the opening ceremonies are now well underway and currently, the Parade of Nations are taking place.

I'm sure that this is a beautiful site. Can't wait to see it for myself in 5 hrs and 8 minutes! :D

Watching them right now...thank god for CBC!

Britain has already won a gold medal:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/4699008.stm

It start today? I prolly missed it already. Dang news. Dang forums.
You got another 2 hours to watch 'em...
starting in 4 minutes after this post :p

Britain has already won a gold medal:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/4699008.stm

Go Mongolia!

Ethiopia is competing for the first time in a Winter Olympics. They have an athlete in the men's cross-country skiing events. Good luck, Ethiopia!

:D

Britain has already won a gold medal:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/4699008.stm

a 1924 Medal! :rolleyes:

Luxembourg and Madascagar also have athletes in the games. Good luck to both nations.

Luxembourg and Madascagar also have athletes in the games. Good luck to both nations.

So does San Marino. I didn't even know they were still a nation.

So does San Marino. I didn't even know they were still a nation.

I think its a little niche in Northern Italy.

Team USA marches in under (properly in my opinion) "Freedom" by Aretha Franklin :)

Now it looks like the crowd is doing the YMCA!

God I can't wait to see that :D

And now Italy enters the stadium.

From what I'm reading it is quite a site.

Time for alittle Italian history :)

Well it is official. The President of Italy (you learn something new everyday) has declared the games open and now the olympic flag is being hoisted into place.

May the games begin.

The torch is lit and the games are underway.

*cues olympic anthem*

A bold prediction,Canada will have its' best showing ever, 32 medals- 8 Gold, 16 Silver, and 8 Bronze. Come on Canada, we are a winter nation , let's kick some ass:D

Hey, what channel has the rights to air the Olympics here in the US? I know the summer olympics '04 were aired by NBC, who is it this year?

Looks like NBC again, and its only starting on the air here at 7 PM. Thats in about an hour, Central Time.

Yep. It is on NBC! Coverage starts at 8:00 PM ET.

Howver, I already posted brief snippets of what is going to happen :D

Lets Go US. Time to finish #1

Let the fun start!

It is 800 and it is time for the Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies to begin here on the East Coast of North America and anywhere else that is on tape delay :)

*and the bell tolls the hour*

what's the first event?
*waves USA Flag.*

I found it amusing how the Swedish announcers almost said, "Here come's Sweden!" when Ukraine came out. Hilarious.

Best Dressed = UK men

Love the trench coats and the hats. Awesome.

Hopefully Austalia gets a medal or two. That's about what I realistically expect for the moment.

what's the first event?
*waves USA Flag.*
20k Biathlon individual. Michael Greis of Germany took the gold.

Skiing:

Mens 20km Individual:

Gold: Germany's GREIS Michael
Silver: Norway's BJOERNDALEN Ole Einar
Bronze: Norway's HANEVOLD Halvard

Women's Ice Hockey

Finland 3 vs Germany 0
Sweden 0 vs Russia 0--End of 1st

The Nordic Combine is also goin on:

Top 5 athletesafter Jump 2:
1. Germany HETTICH Georg
2. Norway TANDE Petter
3. France LAMY CHAPPUIS Jason
4. Finland TALLUS Jaakko
5. Austria BIELER Christoph

Other events in progress are:

Luge
Speedskating: 5,000m
Ski Jumping is coming up later as is Figure Skating
Freestyle Moguls is also in progress at the moment.

Stuned tuned. There is more to come.

End of day 1 results:

Biatholon
Gold: GREIS Michael of Germany
Silver: BJOERNDALEN Ole Einar of Norway
Bronze: HANEVOLD Halvard of Norway

Pairs Figure Skating(Top 5)
1. TOTMIANINA Tatiana / MARININ Maxim (russia)
2. ZHANG Dan / ZHANG Hao (china)
3. PETROVA Maria / TIKHONOV Alexei (Russia)
4. PANG Qing / TONG Jian (China)
5. SHEN Xue / ZHAO Hongbo

Freestyle Skiing (Women's Moguls)
Gold: HEIL Jennifer (canada)
Silver: TRAA Kari (Norway)
Bronze: LAOURA Sandra (France)

Women's Ice Hockey
Finland 3 vs Germany 0
Sweden 3 vs Russia 1
United States 6 vs Switzerland 0
Canada 16 vs Italy 0

Men's Single Luge (top 5)
1. ZOEGGELER Armin (Italy)
2. DEMTSCHENKO Albert (Russia)
3. BENSHOOF Tony (USA)
4. RUBENIS Martins (Latvia)
5. HACKL Georg (Germany)

Nordic Combine (Medals)
Gold: HETTICH Georg (Germany)
Silver: GOTTWALD Felix (Austria)
Bronze: MOAN Magnus (Norway)

Men's Ski Jumping (Normal Hill (Top 5))
1. KOFLER Andreas (Austria)
2. KUETTEL Andreas (Switzerland)
3. AHONEN Janne (Finland)
4. MALYSZ Adam (Poland)
5. HAUTAMAEKI Matti (Finland

Speed Skating (5,000M)
Gold: HEDRICK Chad (USA)
Silver: KRAMER Sven (Netherlands)
Bronze: FABRIS Enrico (Italy)

This concludes day 1!

I've got to give it to you Corny--you may not know shit about politics, but you are the sports junkie from hell! :D

End of day 1 results:

Women's Ice Hockey
Finland 3 vs Germany 0
Sweden 3 vs Russia 1
United States 6 vs Switzerland 0
Canada 16 vs Italy 0


I saw the United States/Switzerland, it was a good competition until near the end of the game when the US scored there 3rd... As for the Italy/Canada game, OUCH! Poor Italians, 16-0 is just embarrasing....

I've got to give it to you Corny--you may not know shit about politics, but you are the sports junkie from hell! :D

HAHA!!!

For once, I'll let you off the hook for that comment because I do love sports :)

HAHA!!!

For once, I'll let you off the hook for that comment because I do love sports :)
It was meant with the lightest of intentions. :D I'm feeling a bit jolly right now.

It was meant with the lightest of intentions. :D I'm feeling a bit jolly right now.

I'm glad someone is.

I'm glad someone is.
My girlfriend and I just opened our third bottle of wine. If I weren't jolly, it would be ugly, and I tend to be a happy drunk.

wait wait wait

people actually watch the Olympics? :eek:

:D :p

My girlfriend and I just opened our third bottle of wine. If I weren't jolly, it would be ugly, and I tend to be a happy drunk.

Ok, you enjoy being a happy drunk.

I'll just wallow in lonliness as I enjoy the games.

Time for alittle Italian history :)
:D For reasons I can't explain, despite going to an INTERNATIONAL school in AMERICA, almost all of my best friends are Italian or Italian-American, and if there was ever a country that was enthusiastic about it's history, it's Italy...not like there isn't a lot to be interested in! Just look at the anthem. (http://www.arcaini.com/ITALY/ItalianAnthem/ItalianAnthem.htm)

I am hoping some of you watched the Mens Downhill...

Last seeded racer wins it, complete outsider...thats the way a race should happen!!! :D

http://www.eurosport.com/alpineskiing/torino/2005-2006/sport_sto831580.shtml

Women's Ice Hockey
Canada 16 vs Italy 0!

The Italians played with half a team or something?

Women's Ice Hockey
Canada 16 vs Italy 0!

The Italians played with half a team or something?

From my understanding, the Italians just started up their hockey program.

Hey!

Anyone watching the Canadian game? 12-0 Canada! OUCH!!!

Hey!

Anyone watching the Canadian game? 12-0 Canada! OUCH!!!
That was on some time ago...oh yeah...time delay thing.... ;)

That was on some time ago...oh yeah...time delay thing.... ;)

Actually, its a live game. :rolleyes:

Actually, its a live game. :rolleyes:
Actually, is it Canada vs. Italy? It was the same score, mate, at one point.

Who friggin cares?

The Summer Olympics are boring enough, but the winter ones are excruciatingly dull.

Most people probably wouldnt care if there was never another.
Theres still plenty of world level competitions for all of the sports it contains.
I say stop wasting airtime with sports that appeal to a small percentage.

1. Its not boring, I watch it and find it interesting

2. How do you know its a small percentage that watch it

3. Its only for just over two weeks. I'm sure your life wont fall over backwards if you miss two weeks worth of wossy rugby or modified rounders

Actually, is it Canada vs. Italy? It was the same score, mate, at one point.

No it wasn't. Canada and Russia were playing.

No it wasn't. Canada and Russia were playing.

Can somebody give me a run down on any hockey games so far?? Sorry, at work, not a whole lotta chance to check...

Right now i'm watching Germany vs USA, and the states are winning 2-0...

Can somebody give me a run down on any hockey games so far?? Sorry, at work, not a whole lotta chance to check...

Canada defeated Russia 12-0 (ouch)
US is defeating Germany 2-0

Canada defeated Russia 12-0 (ouch)
US is defeating Germany 2-0
Thanks hottie, any idea who scored for the US?

Thanks hottie, any idea who scored for the US?

Sorry but no I don't :(

And hottie? Only one person has ever called me that and that is my bf :D

[u][size=5]Day 2 Results[/size/[u]

Men's Downhill
Gold: DENERIAZ Antoine (France)
Silver: WALCHHOFER Michael (Austria)
Bronze: KERNEN Bruno (Switzerland)

Women's 15km Pursuit
Gold: SMIGUN Kristina (Estonia)
Silver: NEUMANNOVA Katerina (Czech Republic)
Bronze: MEDVEDEVA-ABRUZOVA Evgenia (Russia)

Men's 30K Pursuit
Gold: DEMENTIEV Eugeni (Russia)
Silver: ESTIL Frode (Norway)
Bronze: PILLER COTTRER Pietro (Italy)

Womens Hockey
Russia 0 vs Canada 12
Germany 0 vs USA 5

Men's Single Luge
Gold: ZOEGGELER Armin (Italy)
Silver: DEMTSCHENKO Albert (Russia)
Bronze: RUBENIS Martins (Latvia)

Short Track
Men's Short track--1500m
Gold: AHN Hyun-Soo (South Korea)
Silver: LEE Ho-Suk (South Korea)
Bronze: JIAJUN Li (China)

Ski Jumping
Gold: BYSTOEL Lars (Norway)
Silver: HAUTAMAEKI Matti (Finland)
Bronze: LJOEKELSOEY Roar (Norway)

Men's Halfpipe
Gold: WHITE Shaun (United States)
Silver: KASS Danny (United States)
Bronze: KOSKI Markku (Finland)

Speed Skating-Women's 3000m
Gold: WUST Ireen (Netherlands)
Silver: GROENEWOLD Renate (Netherlands)
Bronze: KLASSEN Cindy (Canada)

This concludes day 3. Congrats to all the winners, Qualifers and medalists.

You USians always win the snowboard competitions.:(

But Canada will get the gold in Men's and Women's Hockey.:D :D :D :D

Where's that maple leaf smiley?

Short Track
Men's Short track--1500m
Gold: AHN Hyun-Soo (South Korea)
Silver: LEE Ho-Suk (South Korea)
Bronze: JIAJUN Li (China)

Wow, Asians seem pretty good at going fast over 1.5km.
But then parts of Asia are awfully cold, so you won't want to be going slow in that weather.

You USians always win the snowboard competitions.:(

But Canada will get the gold in Men's and Women's Hockey.:D :D :D :D

Where's that maple leaf smiley?That may be, but if it should become a USA/Canada fight for the Gold... By God, we'll make you work for that Gold! :D :cool:

Consolodating all results (medal winning only) on Post #2 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10397822#post10397822) for those of you who hate scanning the thread for results.

as for Corneliu and the others, keep em comming.

Bump with new results added to Post #2

I just watched a bunch of wussies figure skating (yeah, I don't think that quite qualifies as "sport"...) and I was impressed:

That Chinese chick smashed up her knees good (trying a stunt that would've got them Gold), and got back up and then they finished their routine.

They're tough, those Chinese...:D

They made Silver. http://assets.jolt.co.uk/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Woot! Sweden just won the gold in cross-country skiing team sprint for both ladies and men! Finally some medals!

I heard Australian Torah Bright missed out on a medal by 1 point in snowboarding.1 point ...

I heard Australian Torah Bright missed out on a medal by 1 point in snowboarding.1 point ...
'Tis on TV.

She's hot too!
http://www.skatelog.com/photos/xgames/2003/winter/espn-torah-bright-1044234800-310x350.jpg

I heard Australian Torah Bright missed out on a medal by 1 point in snowboarding.1 point ...

Yeah but the americans were shit hot man, no contest, did like the Aussie fans who where there watching it, l shirts off, waving flags and (probably) chanting 'aussie,aussie,aussie,oi,oi,oi'...

She's hot too!
Yup.

Haven't been watching lately, ever since that whole Canada hockey mix-up.

'Tis on TV.

She's hot too!
http://www.skatelog.com/photos/xgames/2003/winter/espn-torah-bright-1044234800-310x350.jpg

I've been watching the cricket but no more cricket for now.
Oh, according to Wikipedia - she's a Mormon.

I've been watching the cricket but no more cricket for now.
Yeah...oh well, I guess the Aussies deserved it. Time to reserve my ticket for the Ashes...

Oh, according to Wikipedia - she's a Mormon.
Hehe - so she's wearing magic underwear. Interesting.

Updated Post #2 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=10397822&postcount=2)

Congrats to Norway for 11 Medals so far.
also to Russia with 8
and the USA with 6

Whoot!!!

We're getting a nice bit of live coverage here in Japan. Some stuff is being broadcast on tape delays, including some live stuff (ie it's being broadcast live and then rebroadcast later).


The I liked the Opening Ceremonies alright. Cows on Ice was hilarious and the Ferrari was fun.

I got to watch Canada wallop the Italians 16-0 at noon instead of 4 am. That was just sad. I understand there's been some criticism against Canada for running up the score.

The US Finland women's hocky ought to be the best game of the prelim round, as both teams have yet to be scored on. (Sweden scored on Canada!)