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Ladybbird · 12-08-12, 20:36

MEDALS Table - AS AT 9pm GMT (4pm Canada ET)

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Ladybbird · 14-08-12, 20:24

Olympics 2012: Nadzeya Ostapchuk Loses Gold Medal Following Failed Doping Test

By Bleachersreport

Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

Nadzeya Ostapchuk of Belarus failed a doping test during the Olympics and will lose the gold medal she won in the shot put, according to Tom Bryant of The Guardian. Valerie Adams of New Zealand will be awarded the gold instead.

The report states that Ostapchuk was tested twice during the London Games, and both tests came back showing metenolone, one of the substances that is banned by the International Olympic Committee. This forced the IOC to take away her medal.

Ostapchuk has been one of the most accomplished shot-putters in recent years, winning gold at the World Indoor Championships and European Championships in 2010. She had not finished worse than third in the event since 2006, which includes a bronze medal at the Beijing Games four years ago.

Her winning shot of 21.36 meters easily landed her in first place. Four of the Belarusian athlete's six throws would have been good enough to finish in gold-medal position.

Doping and the use of performance enhancing drugs never became a major story during the Olympics, which is a positive sign in the continued struggle to stay ahead of the curve and ensure all athletes are on a level playing field during competition.

Unfortunately, things will end on a negative note due to Ostapchuk's stripped medal. The report included comments from Adams, who was happy the system worked properly to allow her to claim gold.

Quote:

I am speechless with this news. It is taking me some time to take this in. It is also encouraging for those athletes like myself, who are proud to compete cleanly, that the system works and doping cheats are caught.

Along with Adams getting elevated to gold, Yevgeniya Kolodko of Russia moves up to silver and China's Lijiao Gong goes from not getting a medal at all to bronze.
END

"SHE" I thought it was a man.......

Ladybbird · 14-08-12, 21:25

NBC's Closing Ceremony Cuts Cause Outrage

This report is all over the web, as so many were angry.

Viewers were left wondering what happened after NBC cut some iconic British performances out of the Olympic Closing Ceremony.

Fans looking forward to hearing the Who, Muse , and Ray Davies from the Kinks instead got a commercial-free airing of the new NBC comedy, “Animal Practice.”

Cue outrage. At the handle #NBCfail, complaints rolled in. Wrote @ninatypewriter, “I think NBC has managed to become even less popular than Congress.”

Or as @ BookSavvy put it, “‘Gee, I can’t wait for the #ClosingCeremonies to be over so I can watch Animal Practice’ – No WAY Ever.”

The network did air the Who after “Animal Practice” and the local news, around midnight. But this didn’t seem to satisfy some fans who couldn’t believe the oversight of dumping Muse, whose contribution was particularly important to the summer Olympics.

As @ alexheberling posted, “Did they not know that Muse did the OFFICIAL SONG OF THE LONDON 2012 GAMES? UGH.

Others were annoyed that the Who aired so late on a Sunday night as a tape delay when the network failed to air the event live on a Sunday afternoon. Mia Farrow (yes, that Mia Farrow) tweeted, “Hey @nbc it’s SUNDAY! Many of us would LOVE to be watching Olympic closing ceremonies right now.”

NBC’s Twitter feed appeared to warn viewers the ceremony was about to come to an end before the actual end.

@Nbcolympics tweeted, “And that’s a wrap! Thanks for enjoying the 2012 #Olympics with us! RT if you CAN’T WAIT for #Sochi2014!” Another post added, “And stayed tuned for #TheWho after @AnimalPractice

”

The network sparked venomous Twitter feedback over the two week period for its tape-delay coverage of the sporting events and only allowing NBC cable subscribers to view the games live stream on the Web.

Despite the complaints about the defects of the closing ceremony, the ratings were through the roof. NBC reported that 21.8 million viewers tuned in. The London Games also had a record number of viewers, on average 31.1 million viewers in prime time, the most-watched non-U.S. summer games since Montreal in 1976, according to Forbes.

A request to NBC for a comment on the coverage has not yet been returned.
END

Yes I have to agree, & each section of coverage was about 6 minutes of coverage then 5-6 mins of ads. They also constantly cut into the ceremony to go back to their studio and listen to all their "experts" some of which you couldnt tell if they were a men or women.

What annoyed me the most was that their coverage was all about the US athletes and the events they were in, and hardly any coverage at all of all the other great atheletes from around the world.

Typical greedy corporate US attitude, 'lets make some money out of this and stuff the principles of what the Olympic Games are all about'

Ladybbird · 14-08-12, 21:35

4 Congo Olympic Delegation Members Missing

The Associated Press

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) -- A U.N.-run radio station in Congo says four members from the country's Olympic delegation have gone missing in London.

The station reported Monday that judo athlete Cedric Mandembo disappeared after the closing ceremony, and has not been reachable on his mobile phone. He lost his match after 49 seconds.

Authorities tell the radio station that the Congolese athlete left the Olympic village with his baggage without saying where he was going.

The others who have gone missing are two officials with the boxing and judo teams, and a national athletic official.

Already at least seven Cameroonian athletes have failed to return home after the games.

Congo has suffered decades of dictatorship and war and remains mired in poverty despite its mineral riches.

and MORE;

Olympics-Guinea and Ivory Coast athletes missing in London

Reuters – 6 hours ago

CONAKRY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Athletes from Guinea and Ivory Coast have joined several other Africans who have gone missing following the London Olympics, officials said on Tuesday.
Three Guineans and three Ivorians disappeared, adding to a total list of 11 Congolese and Cameroonians suspected to be trying to make new lives in Europe.

"Three members of the delegation have not returned to the Olympic village," Adama Doumbia, technical adviser at the Ministry of Sports and Leisure in Ivory Coast, told Reuters.
He did not give the names of the missing members of the delegation but said they contained two swimmers and a wrestling coach.
An official on Guinea's Olympic Committee told Reuters on condition of anonymity that swimmer Dede Camara, judo competitor Facinet Keita and runner Aicha Toure had been missing since Saturday, the day before the closing ceremony.

Games officials are already looking for a Democratic
Republic of Congo judo competitor, three other members of that country's delegation and seven Cameroonian athletes.

The London Olympic organising committee said it had notified British police about the missing Cameroonians but added the athletes would not be infringing immigration laws until their visas expired in November.

Ladybbird · 18-08-12, 20:12

Monetary Rewards for “Immortal” Athletes

President Fernández, Sánchez and Santos. Photo: elnuevodiario.com.do

Santo Domingo.- During a ceremony held at the National Palace yesterday, President Leonel Fernández awarded 18 million pesos to the Dominican gold and silver medalists at the London Olympic Games, Félix Sánchez and Luguelín Santos.
Fernández said he was very happy and satisfied with the achievements of the Dominican delegation.

He presented a RD$10 million check to Félix Sánchez who won gold in the 400 meter hurdles, a RD$6 million check to Luguelín Santos who won silver in the 400 meter sprint, one million pesos to Luguelín Santos’ trainer José Rubio, and one million pesos to the athletics federation, which was accepted by its president, Gerardo Suero Correa.

“I don’t know if it’s a question of fate… when I entered government in August 2004 Félix Sánchez gave us the gift of the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal at the Athens Olympics and now, days before handing over power, another gold medal arrives from Félix”, said Leonel Fernández. He said that Félix, with two Olympic gold medals, was an immortal athlete of the Republic.
Sports Minister Felipe Payano declared that the lives of athletes as well as trainers and sports managers had acquired increased dignity during president Leonel Fernández’s governments. He also described them as “immortal Dominicans”.

“It’s good to win a medal, but thanks to the incentives the president has given in the last two Olympic cycles, things are better and the athletes can now deal with many economic problems with these funds,” he said.
Medalists Félix Sánchez and Luguelín Santos thanked president Leonel Fernández and Felipe Payano for the economic incentives. “We are happy, now we can plan things with our families”, they said.
END

Aw Bless how sweet, cos the people here are very poor and they dont have all the posh training centres to train in like other countries. I am so pleased they won a couple of medals. It may have been only 2 but they had a huge hero's welcome when they returned here.

(Exchange Rate 39 pesos to the US$)

14-08-12, 21:25	#53
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,642 Thanks: 27,645 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: PHOTOS-Olympics2012-Many Athletes Go Missing NBC's Closing Ceremony Cuts Cause Outrage This report is all over the web, as so many were angry. Viewers were left wondering what happened after NBC cut some iconic British performances out of the Olympic Closing Ceremony. Fans looking forward to hearing the Who, Muse , and Ray Davies from the Kinks instead got a commercial-free airing of the new NBC comedy, “Animal Practice.” Cue outrage. At the handle #NBCfail, complaints rolled in. Wrote @ninatypewriter, “I think NBC has managed to become even less popular than Congress.” Or as @ BookSavvy put it, “‘Gee, I can’t wait for the #ClosingCeremonies to be over so I can watch Animal Practice’ – No WAY Ever.” The network did air the Who after “Animal Practice” and the local news, around midnight. But this didn’t seem to satisfy some fans who couldn’t believe the oversight of dumping Muse, whose contribution was particularly important to the summer Olympics. As @ alexheberling posted, “Did they not know that Muse did the OFFICIAL SONG OF THE LONDON 2012 GAMES? UGH. Others were annoyed that the Who aired so late on a Sunday night as a tape delay when the network failed to air the event live on a Sunday afternoon. Mia Farrow (yes, that Mia Farrow) tweeted, “Hey @nbc it’s SUNDAY! Many of us would LOVE to be watching Olympic closing ceremonies right now.” NBC’s Twitter feed appeared to warn viewers the ceremony was about to come to an end before the actual end. @Nbcolympics tweeted, “And that’s a wrap! Thanks for enjoying the 2012 #Olympics with us! RT if you CAN’T WAIT for #Sochi2014!” Another post added, “And stayed tuned for #TheWho after @AnimalPractice ” The network sparked venomous Twitter feedback over the two week period for its tape-delay coverage of the sporting events and only allowing NBC cable subscribers to view the games live stream on the Web. Despite the complaints about the defects of the closing ceremony, the ratings were through the roof. NBC reported that 21.8 million viewers tuned in. The London Games also had a record number of viewers, on average 31.1 million viewers in prime time, the most-watched non-U.S. summer games since Montreal in 1976, according to Forbes. A request to NBC for a comment on the coverage has not yet been returned. END Yes I have to agree, & each section of coverage was about 6 minutes of coverage then 5-6 mins of ads. They also constantly cut into the ceremony to go back to their studio and listen to all their "experts" some of which you couldnt tell if they were a men or women. What annoyed me the most was that their coverage was all about the US athletes and the events they were in, and hardly any coverage at all of all the other great atheletes from around the world. Typical greedy corporate US attitude, 'lets make some money out of this and stuff the principles of what the Olympic Games are all about' __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

14-08-12, 21:35	#54
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,642 Thanks: 27,645 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: PHOTOS-Olympics2012-Many Atheletes Go Missing 4 Congo Olympic Delegation Members Missing The Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) -- A U.N.-run radio station in Congo says four members from the country's Olympic delegation have gone missing in London. The station reported Monday that judo athlete Cedric Mandembo disappeared after the closing ceremony, and has not been reachable on his mobile phone. He lost his match after 49 seconds. Authorities tell the radio station that the Congolese athlete left the Olympic village with his baggage without saying where he was going. The others who have gone missing are two officials with the boxing and judo teams, and a national athletic official. Already at least seven Cameroonian athletes have failed to return home after the games. Congo has suffered decades of dictatorship and war and remains mired in poverty despite its mineral riches. and MORE; Olympics-Guinea and Ivory Coast athletes missing in London Reuters – 6 hours ago CONAKRY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Athletes from Guinea and Ivory Coast have joined several other Africans who have gone missing following the London Olympics, officials said on Tuesday. Three Guineans and three Ivorians disappeared, adding to a total list of 11 Congolese and Cameroonians suspected to be trying to make new lives in Europe. "Three members of the delegation have not returned to the Olympic village," Adama Doumbia, technical adviser at the Ministry of Sports and Leisure in Ivory Coast, told Reuters. He did not give the names of the missing members of the delegation but said they contained two swimmers and a wrestling coach. An official on Guinea's Olympic Committee told Reuters on condition of anonymity that swimmer Dede Camara, judo competitor Facinet Keita and runner Aicha Toure had been missing since Saturday, the day before the closing ceremony. Games officials are already looking for a Democratic Republic of Congo judo competitor, three other members of that country's delegation and seven Cameroonian athletes. The London Olympic organising committee said it had notified British police about the missing Cameroonians but added the athletes would not be infringing immigration laws until their visas expired in November. __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

18-08-12, 20:12	#55
Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,642 Thanks: 27,645 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Re: PHOTOS-Olympics2012-Many Atheletes Go Missing Monetary Rewards for “Immortal” Athletes President Fernández, Sánchez and Santos. Photo: elnuevodiario.com.do Santo Domingo.- During a ceremony held at the National Palace yesterday, President Leonel Fernández awarded 18 million pesos to the Dominican gold and silver medalists at the London Olympic Games, Félix Sánchez and Luguelín Santos. Fernández said he was very happy and satisfied with the achievements of the Dominican delegation. He presented a RD$10 million check to Félix Sánchez who won gold in the 400 meter hurdles, a RD$6 million check to Luguelín Santos who won silver in the 400 meter sprint, one million pesos to Luguelín Santos’ trainer José Rubio, and one million pesos to the athletics federation, which was accepted by its president, Gerardo Suero Correa. “I don’t know if it’s a question of fate… when I entered government in August 2004 Félix Sánchez gave us the gift of the country’s first ever Olympic gold medal at the Athens Olympics and now, days before handing over power, another gold medal arrives from Félix”, said Leonel Fernández. He said that Félix, with two Olympic gold medals, was an immortal athlete of the Republic. Sports Minister Felipe Payano declared that the lives of athletes as well as trainers and sports managers had acquired increased dignity during president Leonel Fernández’s governments. He also described them as “immortal Dominicans”. “It’s good to win a medal, but thanks to the incentives the president has given in the last two Olympic cycles, things are better and the athletes can now deal with many economic problems with these funds,” he said. Medalists Félix Sánchez and Luguelín Santos thanked president Leonel Fernández and Felipe Payano for the economic incentives. “We are happy, now we can plan things with our families”, they said. END Aw Bless how sweet, cos the people here are very poor and they dont have all the posh training centres to train in like other countries. I am so pleased they won a couple of medals. It may have been only 2 but they had a huge hero's welcome when they returned here. (Exchange Rate 39 pesos to the US$) __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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