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Resolute 14 · 02-25-2006, 12:30 PM

Probably our last chances at a medal in these games - two Canadians are through to the final of the 500m race. Francois-Lewis Trembley and Eric Bedard are through, guaranteeing Canada at least a bronze.

We're also favored in the mens 5000m relay.

Sidney Crosby's Hat · 02-25-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakeeye

Probably our last chances at a medal in these games - two Canadians are through to the final of the 500m race. Francois-Lewis Trembley and Eric Bedard are through, guaranteeing Canada at least a bronze.

We're also favored in the mens 5000m relay.

Not necessarily a guarantee. If both get DQ'ed in the final, the bronze would go to the B-Final winner.

I don't think Canada's favoured in the 5000, they're ranked 4th in the world but have medalled in some World Cup events earlier this year (bronze) and won Gold at last year's Worlds.

EDIT: Looks like there's five skaters in the final as well...

Resolute 14 · 02-25-2006, 12:59 PM

Looks like we did get that one medal... possibly two?

Canada 02 · 02-25-2006, 01:10 PM

Exciting race. Looked like the American false start - though they just confirmed he didn't. Also looked like the 2nd Canadian may have snuck in for the bronze, but CBC hasn't shown a replay

Resolute 14 · 02-25-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fotze

Update I missed it?

Tremblay won the silver.

Bedard lost out on the Bronze by 4 thousanths of a second.

MRCboicgy · 02-25-2006, 01:38 PM

5 teams in the men's relay--20 skaters? It's gonna be roller derby for sure!

OILFAN #81 · 02-25-2006, 01:53 PM

Canada gets the silver after leading alot of the race

7 G, 10 S, 7 B = 24 Medals!

@theCBE · 02-25-2006, 02:14 PM

Between the mens 500m and the Mens 5000m relay there was a womens race where the canada came in 3rd.. did we win a medal there?

I was watching it in a place that didn't have sound so I couldn't tell

Resolute 14 · 02-25-2006, 02:15 PM

No, in the womens semifinal (forget distance), we finsihed third in both semis, then finished 1-2 in the B final, but there were no DQs in the A final, so no medals.

@theCBE · 02-25-2006, 02:20 PM

Thanks

Joe Nieuwendyk · 02-25-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakeeye

No, in the womens semifinal (forget distance), we finsihed third in both semis, then finished 1-2 in the B final, but there were no DQs in the A final, so no medals.

Actually there was one DQ...so we got yet another 4th place finish

OILFAN #81 · 02-25-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Nieuwendyk

Actually there was one DQ...so we got yet another 4th place finish

Yeah, Vincent and Overland finished in 4th and 5th.

Sylvanfan · 02-25-2006, 04:03 PM

So what is that now 12-4th place finishes...Maybe they need to do like the old Canada fitness thing next Olympics and have Excellent, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

Sidney Crosby's Hat · 02-25-2006, 04:48 PM

Did Canada have more top-four finishes than any other country in these Olympics?

Resolute 14 · 02-25-2006, 04:48 PM

Probably. I think CBC said we finished 5th seven times as well.

I guess the goal of winning the medal count in 2010 isnt that far fetched.

V · 02-25-2006, 11:05 PM

That short track relay is probably the most exciting sport to watch at these games. What a blast! I really thought Canada could pull that one out, but the Koreans win yet again on the short track. They must really focus on that one and only sport for the WG, since that's all they've won medals in. They sure are good at it, though.