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troutman · 08-05-2008, 11:55 AM

What are your expectations for the Beijing Olympics? What Canadian athletes and stories will you be following? I have a nagging feeling that something terrible is going to happen - like in Munich.

http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/

Opening ceremonies are Friday - I imagine they will be spectacular. 5:00 am to 10 am MST. What is time difference to China? Are most live events going to happen while we sleep?

Canadians to watch (good to see we are still dominating trampoline!):

http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/story/200...letesmain.html

Medal Hopes:

http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/countdown...wn-medals.html

Team Canada captured 12 medals, including three gold, at the 2004 Athens Games — the country's worst showing since collecting 10 medals in 1988 in Seoul, and a far cry from the 22 podium finishes Canada had in 1996 in Atlanta.

The Canadian Olympic Committee hasn't set a hard target for medals in Beijing, but says it wants to finish in the top 16, which would be an improvement of three spots from Athens.

Kayaker Adam van Koeverden is the best hope for a gold medal. The Canadian flag bearer will be joined by four other world champions: swimmer Brent Hayden (100-metre freestyle) sprinter Tyler Christopher (400 metres indoor), Karine Sergerie of Ste-Catherine, Que., in taekwondo and the men's eight rowing crew. Other top Canucks like diver Alexandre Despatie and trampolinist Karen Coburn could also make the podium.

Athens medal standings:

http://olympic-museum.de/m-stand/mirror2004.htm

Australia won 49 medals in Athens (with a population of 20 M people).

08-05-2008, 11:55 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Beijing Olympics Thread What are your expectations for the Beijing Olympics? What Canadian athletes and stories will you be following? I have a nagging feeling that something terrible is going to happen - like in Munich. http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/ Opening ceremonies are Friday - I imagine they will be spectacular. 5:00 am to 10 am MST. What is time difference to China? Are most live events going to happen while we sleep? Canadians to watch (good to see we are still dominating trampoline!): http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/story/200...letesmain.html Medal Hopes: http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/countdown...wn-medals.html Team Canada captured 12 medals, including three gold, at the 2004 Athens Games — the country's worst showing since collecting 10 medals in 1988 in Seoul, and a far cry from the 22 podium finishes Canada had in 1996 in Atlanta. The Canadian Olympic Committee hasn't set a hard target for medals in Beijing, but says it wants to finish in the top 16, which would be an improvement of three spots from Athens. Kayaker Adam van Koeverden is the best hope for a gold medal. The Canadian flag bearer will be joined by four other world champions: swimmer Brent Hayden (100-metre freestyle) sprinter Tyler Christopher (400 metres indoor), Karine Sergerie of Ste-Catherine, Que., in taekwondo and the men's eight rowing crew. Other top Canucks like diver Alexandre Despatie and trampolinist Karen Coburn could also make the podium. Athens medal standings: http://olympic-museum.de/m-stand/mirror2004.htm Australia won 49 medals in Athens (with a population of 20 M people). Last edited by troutman; 08-05-2008 at 12:04 PM.