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Post by Bella on Jun 3, 2006 0:57:12 GMT -5
Can't post this guys pic here, but just Google him: Jean Marie Bisaro, Captain of the French Rugby Team (which put out a nude calendar last year). Ooh-La-La!    'Nuff said! ;D You can post pics of him on the Randon Photo's thread. That's if he clothed. We can't post nude or semi-nude pics, can we  Ummmm... that would be no. |
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Post by MT on Jun 3, 2006 8:19:58 GMT -5
Can't post this guys pic here, but just Google him: Jean Marie Bisaro, Captain of the French Rugby Team (which put out a nude calendar last year). Ooh-La-La! 'Nuff said! ;D Ooh! Oh, my No words, no words. Finally found some words.... ME: My what a BIG, round, furry, bottom you have, Bisaro Bisaro: The better to [fill in the blank] |
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Post by susie on Jun 3, 2006 11:22:26 GMT -5
I know some time this month is the deadline for the skaters to commit to the OTC program. Does anyone remember the exact date. I also think Apolo will take a year off and then return to skating. I see him taking a year off as well...and I think he could use the R&R. I am at a loss as to how USS can expect skaters to commit to the OTC program without knowing the identity of their coach, along with all of the upheavals. Canada seems to be moving much more quickly at reorganizing their program. |
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Post by CrimsonAngel on Jun 3, 2006 11:46:50 GMT -5
I think maybe ST in general maybe having some programs with their country's programs. But I think some countries are having more problems than others.
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Post by laura6 on Jun 3, 2006 11:53:29 GMT -5
Now I am not sure on this...but I believe that ST is much more popular in other countries than here in the states....one of my hubbys freinds is married to a canadian and they know of my obsession and she told me it is far more important sport there than here...
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Post by CrimsonAngel on Jun 3, 2006 12:01:43 GMT -5
Now I am not sure on this...but I believe that ST is much more popular in other countries than here in the states....one of my hubbys freinds is married to a canadian and they know of my obsession and she told me it is far more important sport there than here... Oh your definetely right homegirl. So maybe it's just North America. But yeah, some programs in Eurpoe, I owuld be curious as to what there plans are to increase the medals in their countries. lIke Italy, Germany, UK, etc. I mean they dominate LT. What's their plans for ST? |
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Post by MT on Jun 3, 2006 12:29:51 GMT -5
Now I am not sure on this...but I believe that ST is much more popular in other countries than here in the states....one of my hubbys freinds is married to a canadian and they know of my obsession and she told me it is far more important sport there than here... Oh your definetely right homegirl. So maybe it's just North America. But yeah, some programs in Eurpoe, I owuld be curious as to what there plans are to increase the medals in their countries. lIke Italy, Germany, UK, etc. I mean they dominate LT. What's their plans for ST? Near as I can tell, even the Dutch (orange power houses in LT) have no real interest in ST. The Italians and Hungarians seem to be a bit more supportive. I don't understand it since winter sports in general are much more popular in Europe and, for the Dutch, if you have LT already, how much tougher is it to get some serious ST going, they must have plenty of ice. The only thing that comes to mind is genetics. ST seems to favor smaller frames, the European norm is more to larger leggier physiques. Incidently, a Korean skater apparently skates for France - similar situation to Hailley Kim. |
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Post by MT on Jun 3, 2006 12:33:14 GMT -5
I know some time this month is the deadline for the skaters to commit to the OTC program. Does anyone remember the exact date. I also think Apolo will take a year off and then return to skating. I see him taking a year off as well...and I think he could use the R&R. I am at a loss as to how USS can expect skaters to commit to the OTC program without knowing the identity of their coach, along with all of the upheavals. Canada seems to be moving much more quickly at reorganizing their program. I think Canada has more $$ to play around with (Cherios hasn't bailed on them and I think they get a lot more tax $$). Also their changes were probably more anticipated,, thought out and executed less big ugly, stupid surprises. Canada also has A Plan and the galvanizing force of hosting the next games. |
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Post by CrimsonAngel on Jun 3, 2006 12:36:31 GMT -5
Yes, but then again, I also think that with some of the more Western European countries, like UK and maybe France, I would think they got some intrest for a hardcore ST team. I mean there are plenty of taller ST races and the UK and France have plenty of people with smaller frames. I can even see some othet teams, maybe Russia? Poland? Greenland??? Maybe Sweden or Norway |
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Post by MTtimed out midpost on Jun 3, 2006 13:06:30 GMT -5
Yes, but then again, I also think that with some of the more Western European countries, like UK and maybe France, I would think they got some intrest for a hardcore ST team. I mean there are plenty of taller ST races and the UK and France have plenty of people with smaller frames. I can even see some othet teams, maybe Russia? Poland? Greenland??? Maybe Sweden or Norway They have teams. The UK sent 4 to Torino. They just aren't tops. Elely was the only one who made it to a final where he placed 5th. I think they have problems with fan and athlete interest as well as funding also. This sport is new everywhere and still in that phase where it's at risk of becoming a regional phenomena only. In fact, the Winter Olympyics, itelf is in danger of becoming a regional sports phenomena more than a world phenomena. That is one of the reasons I strongly support the Korean effort. They were nothing in winter sports and then decided to focus on ST (with devastating results for the rest of us). Now they are putting empasis, interest and focus on some of the other winter sports and plan to take home more than just ST medals in Vancouver. Good for them, welcome to the rich, white, European club of winter sports. I LOVE diverstiy. |
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Post by jay on Jun 3, 2006 21:47:45 GMT -5
just for your info, i found out this in encyclopedia.....there are two syles of speed skating; American style = short track speed skating and European style = Speed skating
just some infos
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Post by MT on Jun 4, 2006 17:00:19 GMT -5
just for your info, i found out this in encyclopedia.....there are two syles of speed skating; American style = short track speed skating and European style = Speed skating just some infos How old was that encyclopedia? LT has been around quite awhile and completely dominated by Europeans until Eric Heiden came along and wiped the boards by taking all the golds (at Calgary in 1988?) He is now Dr Heiden who helped stitch up Apolo's leg in Salt Lake and still travels with the team occasionally. ST is a very recent phenomena as an Olympic event (Calgary, first demo; Albertville, 1992 first official inclusion). It had been around for awhile before that as a N. American sport dominated pretty evenly by Americans and Canadians. Once it hit the Olympics, the Asians have quickly come to dominate. The Europeans have never had much of an ST presence although Hungary and Italy come close to being real competitors. That is, if anyone really cares. |
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Post by Krysten on Jun 4, 2006 19:18:36 GMT -5
I CARE!!! Thanks for sharing that information with us!
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Post by MT on Jun 6, 2006 8:40:14 GMT -5
Interestingly, to me at least, in-line skating which has served as the main pipeline for providing the US with talented speed skaters in recent history (Apolo, Allison, Jordan Mallone, cute but obnoxious what'shisname from Torino long track) is growing and getting huge in Europe while it is reported to be on the decline here and a real problem for the future of US ST if we can't find another way to groom future STers at a young age.
The real advantage of in-line racing is it is such an affordable sport to participate in. Why is it on the decline here, if it is? Solomon, skate makers claim so, at least and have quit selling in the US and don't host any more races. Skate stores in Cal and FL disagree and say skate sells are improving. Maybe the distinction is between outdoor road races and indoor ST type races which probably are on the decline and are the most likely to provide good ST talent.
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Post by Krysten on Jun 6, 2006 21:21:19 GMT -5
Do you know if he answered more questions from fans???
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