2012 London Olympics

[doodlenyc]

Had the day off yesterday, and was watching the afternoon coverage. Was doing some chores around the house, and the news came on NBC. "Big day for Men's gymnastics! Spoilers ahead if you want to avoid results!"

WTF?! I assumed the US men did well with that headline and changed the channel! Hating NBC...still loving the olympics.

[beautywickedlover]

Another great day yesterday in swimming. I was happy to see the U.S. men and women get more medals.

[broadwaydevil]

Just a friendly reminder (I haven't looked at anything by the way) that if you plan on talking about any of the day's big events that are airing tonight on prime time, please use spoiler alerts!!

[beautywickedlover]

Spoiler Alert:







Although they had some flaws on the balance beam and the uneven bars I thought the women's gymnastics team did a very good job. Also congrats to Michael Phelps on becoming the Olympian with the most medals.

[javero]

Spoiler Alert:

The gold medal match-up for women's singles tennis is set. The planners could not have hoped for a better pair to battle for gold.

[beautywickedlover]

Very happy for Gabby Douglas. I'm so happy that she got the individual all-around gold.



Spoiler Alert:



Like the NBC news reporter said there will never be another Michael Phelps. He still has a relay tomorrow, but tonight was the last individual event in his Olympic career. I'm glad that he got the Gold.

[clever name]

Michael Phelps is amazing. And he looks like he's having fun and enjoying this experience. I'm gonna miss him in Rio.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

There was a runner tonight who looked EXACTLY like Lafayette from True Blood and I can NOT remember her name or competing country. Anyone?

[Addison D.]

SPOILER FOLLOWS..................







blahblahblahblahblah!!!GOSERENA!!!!blahblahblahblahblah

[wexy]

Maya Lawrence, the daughter of one of my coworkers just won a bronze medal with woman's fencing team.

[mominator]

That is so awesome wexy!!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Misty May this, Misty May that, it's like Marcia, Marcia, Marcia.

[supportivemom]

That woman interviewing the swimmers annoys the hell out of me! Luckily, I'm distracted by the amazing abs of the final men's relay race!

[NYadgal]

NBC must be doing something right because the ratings are through the roof.

I just returned from London, where the games are brilliantly organized, the Olympic spirit is present at every turn, and the world has truly come together is peace to participate in this great global tradition.

Now that I'm back, I'm looking forward to watching the coverage of the rest of the Games.

It's been a wonderful Summer Olympics so far!

[DottieD'Luscia]

Welcome back, Addy! Unfortunately NBC's coverage of the men's gymnastics competition sucked big time. All negative comments (including mine) posted to their Facebook page were deleted. Believe me, there were a lot of them. For example, events were shown out of order. Once John Orozco did poorly on the pommel horse, they neglected to show anything else he did. They only showed 2 of his 6 routines in the men's all-around. They hardly showed any of the other contenders. I will admit their coverage of the women's team was excellent though.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

I think what they are doing right is that they are the only way an American can watch the games.

[canmark]

<----- Exhausted after watching the USA-Canada women's soccer semi-final. That was an incredible game. Sadly, for Canadians, it ended with a 4-3 victory for the US with literally seconds left in extra time.

[thetinymagic2]

finally...Pole Vaulting and that weird Hammer Throw thing...

[beautywickedlover]

Very proud of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team. Two very well-played games. :)

[Addison D.]

Spoiler Alert.....







Gotta love Usain Bolt's modesty (from the NYT):

“It’s what I came here to do,” Bolt said. “I’m now a legend. I’m also the greatest athlete to live.”

[thetinymagic2]

lovethe track and field tonight.

[NYadgal]

Posted some photos on Facebook. London did itself proud!

[Scripps2]

And God's own county of Yorkshire takes home as many gold medals as Australia and Japan.