Mens downhill cancelled...

[transplant99]

So it begins with what was always going to be an iffy choice to hold the downhill this time of year.

http://www.ctvolympics.ca/alpine-ski...oned?cid=sbctv

[SteveToms]

It was postponed, not canceled. 88 Olympics had problems too...

[dissentowner]

yeah that sucks. Looks like maybe Monday.

[valo403]

Completely common for alpine events at every single venue in the world. Weather in mountains is volatile.

[killer_carlson]

I actually think this plays into our hands. Paradis knows the hill better than any of the other competitors, so he's in the best position to know how the conditions will change and affect the hill.

[Brick]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I actually think this plays into our hands. Paradis knows the hill better than any of the other competitors, so he's in the best position to know how the conditions will change and affect the hill.

Exactly. Man, I hope he wins.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by fotze

I don't see what this post has to do with us hoping vancouver fails at hosting.

this post deserves more than 1 thanks

its like some people here are hoping the olympics gets canceled solely because its in Vancouver

[6FeetDeep]

Yea it seems alot of us on CP are jelous of Vancouver for hosting the Olympics. We had our chance people