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Old 08-10-2008, 08:09 PM   #1
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So I was thinking. I am 33 years old, a bit overweight, and havent been to the gym in 15 years. Lets say my new goal in life is to win an Olympic medal. Problem is I havent trained for any event in my life, i'm gonna start tomorrow. What sport would you pursue to have a chance of winning?

A few come to mind:

Curling or shooting: Takes allot of practise, but you dont really need to be in the best of shape.

Equestrian: Not really my thing but the horse does most of the work right?

The middle guy in a four man Bobsled: A bit of running then just along for the ride...

Any idea's?
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:18 PM   #2
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Probably archery or pistol shooting
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:18 PM   #3
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Whatever it is, Canada probably doesn't have a shot at it
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:25 PM   #4
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Whatever it is, Canada probably doesn't have a shot at it
As sad as that is I agree with you. Is it just me or does Canada put most of it's athletic emphasis on hockey...or winter sports in general?
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Swimming?



How can a guy that comes from a country with no swimming pools and a vague idea how to swim get into the Olympics? LOL.
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:27 PM   #6
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Whatever it is, Canada probably doesn't have a shot at it
Curling.

Ed Werenich is no Athlete.
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They say curling is the only sport in which you can win an Olympic medal with a beer in one hand.
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Handball?

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/bei...Oqb0wpr2uQaJh4

How is this not on TV right now?

However at your age I would say weightlifting and just find the good steroids they can't detect!
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Not at all, as I've said, I would rather start with LA over any of the other WC playoff teams. Bunch of underachievers who look good on paper but don't even deserve to be in the playoffs.
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just find the good steroids they can't detect!
I honestly wouldn't be against a seperate steroid games.

I'd love to see how fast a man can run or how much he could lift with his body totally laced.

Let them at it!
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:19 PM   #10
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You should probably take up a sport that no one else competes in like Luge.

Curling would be physically easy, but there are probably over a million curlers in Canada alone and the competition is very stiff.
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Handball?
Reminds me of this thread:

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=40052

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Probably toughest to get on, but easiest to actually earn once you're on the team is 3rd string goalie on one of the hockey teams.
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Team Canada/CP Handball Team?

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They say curling is the only sport in which you can win an Olympic medal with a beer in one hand.
Never really thought of that! Looks like curling might be the one. Im also liking the handball idea
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Handball?

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/bei...Oqb0wpr2uQaJh4

How is this not on TV right now?

However at your age I would say weightlifting and just find the good steroids they can't detect!
How is handball easy to win a medal in? It's extremely competetive in Europe and requires great athleticism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjiOGuDQr8
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How is handball easy to win a medal in? It's extremely competetive in Europe and requires great athleticism.
Its very much a European dominated sport, lots of fun to watch and tough as hell to play well at a high level.
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How is handball easy to win a medal in? It's extremely competetive in Europe and requires great athleticism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjiOGuDQr8
The handball comment was an OT comment, because I was looking at the list of events and didn't realize it was an Olympic event and was wondering why it wasn't on TV. I then went on to say what event he should go for and how to go about it.
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I think anyone even mentioning curling in this thread, has clearly never even attempted it.
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The handball comment was an OT comment, because I was looking at the list of events and didn't realize it was an Olympic event and was wondering why it wasn't on TV. I then went on to say what event he should go for and how to go about it.
Ah, I see. I thought you were making fun of it.

It is dominated by Europe, but a lot of other countries compete in it. It's not really unlike basketball which is dominated by the U.S. and a few European and South American countries. I would also guess that the athletic requirements are similar (except for height).
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I just finished watching fencing. What a stupid 'sport'.

I had to tell someone.
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