BraLoD said: That's not the reason as well, as they booed Gatlin when there were no brazilians competing, why? Because they wanted Bolt to win, and bolt is not brazilian. |
To be honest, I thought they were booing Gatlin for being a drug cheat, eitherway, shouldn't be booed. But i understand your points. it's just sad that in a great moment when they get one of their own getting an Olympics Record and winning a Gold medal, they ruin the medal ceremony by booing second place. We will remember Da Silva winning, we will remember the controversy of the booing more.
Luke888 said:
The Italian and the French swimmers wher head to head at the finish line for the 2nd place when the French swimmer jumped on the back of the Italian to stop her from reaching first the pannel that needs to be touched to end the marathon, the French ended up touching the pannel 0.something seconds before the Italian but, after a few minutes, she was disqualified for what she did, so the bronze medal went to the brazilian swimmer who was like 20m behind the Italian and the French... |
Sounds weird, why would they do that? Surely they know the rules.
Nymeria said: Your thoughts? Is it endearing to see siblings finish together? Or is it making light of the competition and just seeking attention? I tend to be optimist and think they train together and happened to be close to one another and given finish 81st and 82nd decided to finish together. Honestly the controversy seems to get more headlines than the act itself. |
Sad if true. So what if they are finishing together and were far behind the pack? There are athletes in the Olympics who are there to compete not win, if it was all about winning then people like Eddie the Eel wouldn't exist and the Olympics wouldn't have it's charm. Maybe it's different because they were German competitors but if they were it the race then they are better than everyeone else in Germany anyway.
Hmm, pie.