The Official Beijing Olympics 2008 Thread

[Jackson50]

skeezer said:

Jackson50 said:
The US men sweep the 400m hurdles, and we win the gold in women's discuss. Too bad Nastia got screwed again during the uneven bars. She deserved a gold and not a silver. I hope Nastia and Shawn decide to compete in London in 2012.

 

I thought Nastia tied with the Chinese for gold but they gave China the win for some reason I dont remember.

 

 Nastia's routine had a higher degree of difficulty, but the Chinese girl had a better score in the execution. Subsequently, the competitor with a higher execution score wins. I would personally give the medal to the competitor with a more difficult routine. Why punish the competitor for attempting a routine that is more difficult?