The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984, and not one of their athletes have won a medal in these summer Games.
As of now, Grenada will send three to London-in two athletics events and in taekwondo.
Up next: Guatemala
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Grenada
146 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: Grenada (GRN).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984, and not one of their athletes have won a medal in these summer Games.
As of now, Grenada will send three to London-in two athletics events and in taekwondo.
Up next: Guatemala
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984, and not one of their athletes have won a medal in these summer Games.
As of now, Grenada will send three to London-in two athletics events and in taekwondo.
Up next: Guatemala
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Flame Broiled.
For those listening or watching the Daytona 500 last night, check out this massive crash when JPM's tranny goes south...
Remember, hitting a safety vehicle is nothing new in motorsport.
Remember, hitting a safety vehicle is nothing new in motorsport.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Greece
147 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Greece (GRE).
Since the first modern Olympics of 1896, Greek athletes in the summer Olympics have won a total of 144 medals. Of those 144, 39 medals being gold.
Pyrros Dimas (pictured) and Akakios Kakiasvili lead the way for individuals in the summer Olympics from Greece with 3 gold medals each, both in weightlifting.
Dimas won three gold medals in the men's light heavyweight division-at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. Kakiasvili did the same, except his was in two divisions. He won middle heayweight gold at Barcelona in 1992 (as a member of the Unified Team) and at Sydney 2000. He won gold in the heayweight I class at Atlanta 1996.
Two others have multiple gold medals from Greece-Georgios Orfanidis and Ioannis Georgiadis. Both have two gold medals each. Orfanidis, a shooter, captured the gold at the Athenian games of 1896 and 1906. He won gold at Athens 1896 in men's 300m three position free rifle and again in Athens in 1906 in the 50m free pistol. Georgiadis, a fencer, first won gold at Athens 1896 in the men's individual sabre. He won that same event at the Athenian games of 1906 as well.
Greece was the host country for the 1896, 1906 and 2004 summer Olympics, all in Athens.
As of now, 64 Greek athletes will participate in nine events, including athletics and swimming events, as well as taekwondo.
Up next: Grenada
Since the first modern Olympics of 1896, Greek athletes in the summer Olympics have won a total of 144 medals. Of those 144, 39 medals being gold.
Pyrros Dimas (pictured) and Akakios Kakiasvili lead the way for individuals in the summer Olympics from Greece with 3 gold medals each, both in weightlifting.
Dimas won three gold medals in the men's light heavyweight division-at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000. Kakiasvili did the same, except his was in two divisions. He won middle heayweight gold at Barcelona in 1992 (as a member of the Unified Team) and at Sydney 2000. He won gold in the heayweight I class at Atlanta 1996.
Two others have multiple gold medals from Greece-Georgios Orfanidis and Ioannis Georgiadis. Both have two gold medals each. Orfanidis, a shooter, captured the gold at the Athenian games of 1896 and 1906. He won gold at Athens 1896 in men's 300m three position free rifle and again in Athens in 1906 in the 50m free pistol. Georgiadis, a fencer, first won gold at Athens 1896 in the men's individual sabre. He won that same event at the Athenian games of 1906 as well.
Greece was the host country for the 1896, 1906 and 2004 summer Olympics, all in Athens.
As of now, 64 Greek athletes will participate in nine events, including athletics and swimming events, as well as taekwondo.
Up next: Grenada
Monday, February 27, 2012
O-O-Owned!
Check out this local sports anchor in San Diego criticizing Princess Perma-Pout!
Owned. Check out the comments on that video on Youtube. Possibly full of Trackforum members!
Owned. Check out the comments on that video on Youtube. Possibly full of Trackforum members!
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Ghana
148 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Ghana (GHA).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1952. Only four medals were won by Ghanian athletes; none of them gold medals.
Boxer Ike Quartey brought home the lone silver for Ghana, in his loss in the men's light heavyweight final bout to Bohumil Nemecek (Czechoslovakia) at Rome 1960.
Three bronze medals were won by Ghanian athletes. Boxer Eddie Blay won a bronze in his third place win in the men's light heavyweight at Tokyo 1964. Another boxer, Prince Amartey, won the bronze in his third place match in the men's middleweight at Munich 1972. Their men's football (soccer) team won bronze at Barcelona 1992.
As of now, four Ghanian athletes will compete in only athletics, and in four events: men's long jump and 100m, and women's 200m and heptatlon.
Up next: Greece
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1952. Only four medals were won by Ghanian athletes; none of them gold medals.
Boxer Ike Quartey brought home the lone silver for Ghana, in his loss in the men's light heavyweight final bout to Bohumil Nemecek (Czechoslovakia) at Rome 1960.
Three bronze medals were won by Ghanian athletes. Boxer Eddie Blay won a bronze in his third place win in the men's light heavyweight at Tokyo 1964. Another boxer, Prince Amartey, won the bronze in his third place match in the men's middleweight at Munich 1972. Their men's football (soccer) team won bronze at Barcelona 1992.
As of now, four Ghanian athletes will compete in only athletics, and in four events: men's long jump and 100m, and women's 200m and heptatlon.
Up next: Greece
Sunday, February 26, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Germany
149 days to go until the first day of action at the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Germany (GER).
Despite the changes over the years, they've been along for the ride since the first modern day Olympics of 1896. For the 1956, 1960 and 1964 summer Olympics, East and West Germany competed as a unified team in both the summer and winter Olympics. At Mexico City in 1968, both East and West Germany competed as separate nations until Seoul 1988. At Barcelona in 1992, Germany was once again competing as a whole nation.
Throughout the years, Germany has garnered a total of 684 medals as a whole country in the summer Olympics. 202 of the 684 medals won by German athletes in the summer Olympics were gold medals.
Individually, the most gold medals won by a summer Olympian from Germany is Birgit Fischer (Schmidt) (pictured). In her Olympic appearances, the canoer won eight gold medals. She won 500m kayak singles gold at Moscow 1980 and Seoul 1988 (with East Germany) as well as at Barcelona 1992. She also scored 500m kayak doubles gold at Seoul 1988 (again, with East Germany) and at Sydney 2000. She also won three gold medals in the 500m kayak fours at Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.
Despite the changes over the years, they've been along for the ride since the first modern day Olympics of 1896. For the 1956, 1960 and 1964 summer Olympics, East and West Germany competed as a unified team in both the summer and winter Olympics. At Mexico City in 1968, both East and West Germany competed as separate nations until Seoul 1988. At Barcelona in 1992, Germany was once again competing as a whole nation.
Throughout the years, Germany has garnered a total of 684 medals as a whole country in the summer Olympics. 202 of the 684 medals won by German athletes in the summer Olympics were gold medals.
Individually, the most gold medals won by a summer Olympian from Germany is Birgit Fischer (Schmidt) (pictured). In her Olympic appearances, the canoer won eight gold medals. She won 500m kayak singles gold at Moscow 1980 and Seoul 1988 (with East Germany) as well as at Barcelona 1992. She also scored 500m kayak doubles gold at Seoul 1988 (again, with East Germany) and at Sydney 2000. She also won three gold medals in the 500m kayak fours at Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.
The late Reiner Klimke won six gold medals, all in the mixed dressage portion of equestrian. He won individual mixed dressage at Los Angeles 1984 (with West Germany) while the rest were in team mixed dressage at Tokyo 1964, and at Mexico City 1968, Montreal 1976, Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988 with West Germany.
Two German athletes in the summer Olympics won five gold medals each-Equestrian riders Hans Guter Winkler and Isabell Wirth. Winkler won four individual team mixed jumping golds-at Stockholm 1956, Rome 1960, and Tokyo 1964, and at Munich 1972 (with West Germany). He also won individual mixed dressage gold at Stockholm 1956. Wirth won four team mixed dressage golds-at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008. She also won individual mixed dressage gold at Atlanta 1996.
Five German athletes have won four golds each:
- Carl Schuhmann (wrestling, gymnastics)
- Nicole Uphoff Becker (equestrian)
- Ludger Beerbaum (equestrian)
- Kathrin Boron (rowing)
- Katrin Wagner Augusting (canoeing)
Fourteen German athletes have won three golds each:
- Hermann Weingartner (gymnastics)
- Alfred Flatow (gymnastics)
- Konrad Frey (gymnastics)
- Alfred Schwarzmann (gymnastics)
- Ingrid Gulbin Engel Kramer (diving)
- Kay Bluhm (canoeing)
- Torsten Gutsche (canoeing)
- Anke Nothnagel von Seck (canoeing)
- Ramona Portwich (canoeing)
- Jens Fiedler (cycling)
- Ralf Schumann (shooting)
- Monica Theodorescu (equestrian)
- Andreas Dittmer (canoeing)
- Jochen Schumann (sailing)
More than 50 German athletes have won 2 gold medals in the summer Olympics. Most notably is Britta Steffen (pictured), who won two freestyle finals in the pool at Beijing 2008-in the 100m freestyle and in the 50m freestyle, where she beat-of all people-a heavily favored Dara Torres.
At the team level, Germany won gold in men's water polo at Amsterdam 1928. Men's handball scored gold in their own backyard at Berlin 1936. Men's and women's (field) hockey also scored gold as well. The men's hockey team won gold at Barcelona 1992, while the women claimed gold at Athens 2004.
Germany was the host country of two summer Olympic games-Berlin 1936 and Munich 1972.
As of now, 271 Germans will be participating in 17 events including swimming and athletics events, as well as cycling, taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling and boxing. Men's and women's (field) hockey has qualified for the games as well.
Up next: Ghana
Saturday, February 25, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Georgia
150 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Georgia (GEO).
The former Soviet nation's first time in the summer Olympics was the Atlanta 1996 games, best known for their "warm welcome" by the crowd at the opening ceremonies, if you know what I mean. Since then, Georgian athletes have won 18 medals in the summer games, including five gold medals.
The five gold medals won by Georgian athletes in these summer Olympics were won by five different competitors. Two were won by wrestlers Revaz Mindorashvili (pictured) and Manuchar K'virk'elia at the Beijing games in 2008. Mindorashvili won gold in the men's light heayweight division of freestyle, while K'virk'elia won gold in the middleweight division of the Greco-Roman class.
Two have won gold in judo in the summer Olympics-Zurab Zviadauri and Irakli Tsirekidze. Zviadauri won gold at Athens 2004 in the men's middleweight division and Tsirekidze won gold in that same class, at Beijing 2008.
The only other gold medalist in the summer Olympics from Georgia is Giorgi Asanidze. Asanidze won gold in the men's light heayweight division of weightlifting at Athens 2004.
As of now, 11 Georgian athletes will participate in five events-including weightlifting and wrestling.
Up next: Germany
The former Soviet nation's first time in the summer Olympics was the Atlanta 1996 games, best known for their "warm welcome" by the crowd at the opening ceremonies, if you know what I mean. Since then, Georgian athletes have won 18 medals in the summer games, including five gold medals.
The five gold medals won by Georgian athletes in these summer Olympics were won by five different competitors. Two were won by wrestlers Revaz Mindorashvili (pictured) and Manuchar K'virk'elia at the Beijing games in 2008. Mindorashvili won gold in the men's light heayweight division of freestyle, while K'virk'elia won gold in the middleweight division of the Greco-Roman class.
Two have won gold in judo in the summer Olympics-Zurab Zviadauri and Irakli Tsirekidze. Zviadauri won gold at Athens 2004 in the men's middleweight division and Tsirekidze won gold in that same class, at Beijing 2008.
The only other gold medalist in the summer Olympics from Georgia is Giorgi Asanidze. Asanidze won gold in the men's light heayweight division of weightlifting at Athens 2004.
As of now, 11 Georgian athletes will participate in five events-including weightlifting and wrestling.
Up next: Germany
Car Crashes Behind Reporter!
See how this reporter at Tampa's WFLA television managed to not notice a car accident in the background during a report on gas prices!
The anchorwoman was kinda shocked there...
The anchorwoman was kinda shocked there...
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Jukebox 2.24.12
This is possibly a brilliant selection for this week's FJ. If I was an MMA fighter, this would be my entrance theme. Florence + the Machine. "Shake it Out." From 2011's Ceremonials.
This is Rehab!
So, King Leonidas himself decided to check into rehab for three weeks, and as a result, has since left. A combination of painkillers, alcohol and Coke would ruin one's legacy. Somehow, he must fight back and escape those traps in life.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Gabon
151 days remaining until the first day of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: Gabon (GAB).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1972, and none of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, Gabon will send 20 of their athletes to London in three events-women's 100m (athletics), taekwondo and a men's football (soccer) team.
Up next: Georgia
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1972, and none of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, Gabon will send 20 of their athletes to London in three events-women's 100m (athletics), taekwondo and a men's football (soccer) team.
Up next: Georgia
Thursday, February 23, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: France
152 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: France (FRA).
Since 1896, French athletes in the summer Olympics have won a total of 693 medals. 211 of those 693 being gold medals.
Three French athletes have won four gold medals in the summer Olympics, the most of any summer Olympian from France. The late Max Decugis (pictured) won four golds on the tennis court and mostly in doubles play. At Athens 1906, he won gold in singles and doubles, and in mixed doubles at both Athens and again at Antwerp 1920.
Fencers Lucien Gaudin and Christian d'Oriola both won four gold medals each. Gaudin won two at Paris 1924 in the men's team Epee and foil, and again at Amsterdam 1928 in the men's individual foil and Epee. d'Oriola first won gold at London 1948, in the men's team foil, then at Helsinki 1952, he won two more-in the men's team and individual foil-before finishing his Olympic career with a gold at Melbourne 1956 in the men's individual foil.
Nine French athletes have won at least three golds each: cyclists Paul Masson, Robert Charpentier, Daniel Morelon, Felicia Ballanger and Florian Rousseau; fencers Georges, Count de la Falaise, Roger Ducret and Jehan de Buhan, and Maria Jose Perec, who won three medals on the track in both the women's 200m and 400m races at both Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996.
Over two dozen French athletes have won two gold medals in their careers in the summer Olympics.
In addition, men's water polo won gold at Paris 1924, and men's soccer (football) won gold at Los Angeles 1984.
France was the host country of the 1900 and 1924 summer Olympics, both of which were held in Paris.
As of now, 214 athletes from France will be showcased in 19 events-including various athletics and swimming events, as well as taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing and in these team events: women's soccer (football), men's basketball, and men's handball.
Up next: Gabon
Since 1896, French athletes in the summer Olympics have won a total of 693 medals. 211 of those 693 being gold medals.
Three French athletes have won four gold medals in the summer Olympics, the most of any summer Olympian from France. The late Max Decugis (pictured) won four golds on the tennis court and mostly in doubles play. At Athens 1906, he won gold in singles and doubles, and in mixed doubles at both Athens and again at Antwerp 1920.
Fencers Lucien Gaudin and Christian d'Oriola both won four gold medals each. Gaudin won two at Paris 1924 in the men's team Epee and foil, and again at Amsterdam 1928 in the men's individual foil and Epee. d'Oriola first won gold at London 1948, in the men's team foil, then at Helsinki 1952, he won two more-in the men's team and individual foil-before finishing his Olympic career with a gold at Melbourne 1956 in the men's individual foil.
Nine French athletes have won at least three golds each: cyclists Paul Masson, Robert Charpentier, Daniel Morelon, Felicia Ballanger and Florian Rousseau; fencers Georges, Count de la Falaise, Roger Ducret and Jehan de Buhan, and Maria Jose Perec, who won three medals on the track in both the women's 200m and 400m races at both Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996.
Over two dozen French athletes have won two gold medals in their careers in the summer Olympics.
In addition, men's water polo won gold at Paris 1924, and men's soccer (football) won gold at Los Angeles 1984.
France was the host country of the 1900 and 1924 summer Olympics, both of which were held in Paris.
As of now, 214 athletes from France will be showcased in 19 events-including various athletics and swimming events, as well as taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, boxing and in these team events: women's soccer (football), men's basketball, and men's handball.
Up next: Gabon
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Finland
153 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Finland (FIN).
Since 1896, Finnish athletes have won 308 medals in the summer Olympics. Of those 308, 106 being gold medals.
The late great Paavo Nurmi (pictured) won nine gold medals at three summer games. At Antwerp 1920, he won gold in the men's 10,000m, and in team and individual competition in cross country. At Paris 1924, he won five gold medals in the men's 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and again in team and individual cross country. Finally he ended his historic Olympic career at Amsterdam 1928 with a gold in the men's 10,000m.
Ville Ritola won five gold medals. At Paris 1924 in the men's 10,000m, 3000m team and steeplechase and team cross country and at Amsterdam 1928 in the men's 5000m.
Two Finnish athletes have four golds in the summer games-Hannes Kolemainen and Lasse Viren.
Three Finish athletes have three medals each-rower Pertti Karppinen, and gymnasts Veikko Huhtanen and Paavo Aaltonen.
Several Finnish athletes have two gold medals each.
As of now-40 Finnish athletes will compete in eight events, including athletics and swimming events, taekwondo and wrestling.
Finland was the host country for the 1952 summer Olympics, which took place in Helsinki.
Up next: France
Since 1896, Finnish athletes have won 308 medals in the summer Olympics. Of those 308, 106 being gold medals.
The late great Paavo Nurmi (pictured) won nine gold medals at three summer games. At Antwerp 1920, he won gold in the men's 10,000m, and in team and individual competition in cross country. At Paris 1924, he won five gold medals in the men's 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and again in team and individual cross country. Finally he ended his historic Olympic career at Amsterdam 1928 with a gold in the men's 10,000m.
Ville Ritola won five gold medals. At Paris 1924 in the men's 10,000m, 3000m team and steeplechase and team cross country and at Amsterdam 1928 in the men's 5000m.
Two Finnish athletes have four golds in the summer games-Hannes Kolemainen and Lasse Viren.
Three Finish athletes have three medals each-rower Pertti Karppinen, and gymnasts Veikko Huhtanen and Paavo Aaltonen.
Several Finnish athletes have two gold medals each.
As of now-40 Finnish athletes will compete in eight events, including athletics and swimming events, taekwondo and wrestling.
Finland was the host country for the 1952 summer Olympics, which took place in Helsinki.
Up next: France
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
I'm Going to Disneyland!
Drunk man vs pepper spray. Not a good match as the man fights back. Check out the reactions.
The one big problem, the security. Possibility that there's lack of it thereof on the property.
The one big problem, the security. Possibility that there's lack of it thereof on the property.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Fiji
154 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: Fiji (FJI).
The nation has competed in these summer Olympics since 1956, and not one Fijian athlete has yet to win any medal.
As of now, 3 Fijian athletes will compete in three events-men's javelin throw (athletics), archery and shooting.
Up next: Finland
The nation has competed in these summer Olympics since 1956, and not one Fijian athlete has yet to win any medal.
As of now, 3 Fijian athletes will compete in three events-men's javelin throw (athletics), archery and shooting.
Up next: Finland
Monday, February 20, 2012
Centenary Basketball Senior Day 2.11.12: With Pictures!
These are my photos from the last home game for Centenary Gents and Ladies basketball of this 2011-12 season at the Gold Dome on February 11. Between the ending of the Ladies game and the beginning of the Gents game, three seniors were honored.
Ladies senior point guard Megan Daniel honored before game.
Gents senior center Matt Nichenko honored before game.
Gents senior forward Maxx Nakwaasah honored before game.
Matt, Megan and Maxx at center court.
Megan and I after the Ladies game.
Matt introduced to the crowd.
Maxx introduced to the crowd.
Postgame huddle at center court.
The Ladies lost that day, while the Gents won. Both teams recently completed their regular season campaign this past Saturday on the road. Gents finished at .500 for the first time in who knows when. The last two weekends of the play were their last in American Southwest Conference play. Next year the move is on to the SCAC as Centenary will go into next year in their sophomore year of competing in Division III.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Ethiopia
155 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Ethiopia (ETH).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1956. 38 medals have been won in these summer Olympics by Ethiopian athletes, mostly in athletics. Of those 38 medals, 18 are gold medals.
There have been six multiple gold medalists from Ethiopia. Kenenisa Bekele (pictured) has the most gold medals among Ethiopian athletes in the summer Olympics at three. He won gold in the men's 5,000m at Beijing 2008, and in the men's 10,000m at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Five Ethopians have won two gold medals each.
As of now, 34 Ethopian athletes will compete in only athletics, and in a wide variety of athletics events.
Next up: Fiji
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1956. 38 medals have been won in these summer Olympics by Ethiopian athletes, mostly in athletics. Of those 38 medals, 18 are gold medals.
There have been six multiple gold medalists from Ethiopia. Kenenisa Bekele (pictured) has the most gold medals among Ethiopian athletes in the summer Olympics at three. He won gold in the men's 5,000m at Beijing 2008, and in the men's 10,000m at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
Five Ethopians have won two gold medals each.
- Abebe Bikila, men's marathon, Rome 1960 and Tokyo 1964
- Miruts Yifter, men's 5,000m and 10,000m, Moscow 1980
- Derartu Tulu, women's 10,000m, Barcelona 1992 and Sydney 2000
- Haile Gebrselassie, men's 10,000m, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000
- Tirunesh Didaba, women's 5,000m and 10,000m, Beijing 2008
As of now, 34 Ethopian athletes will compete in only athletics, and in a wide variety of athletics events.
Next up: Fiji
Sunday, February 19, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Estonia
156 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: Estonia (EST).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1920. A total of 31 medals were won by Estonian athletes in these summer Games. Nine of those 31 medals happen to be gold medals.
There happened to be only one multiple medalist from Estonia. The late wrestler Kristjan Palusalu (pictured) won gold twice in his career, and both at Berlin 1936. At Berlin, those gold medals were in the heavyweight division of the Greco-Roman style.
Erika Salumae is another multiple gold medalist from Estonia, however she won both medals representing two different nations-Estonia and the former Soviet Union. Salumae, a cyclist, won both golds in the sprint at both Seoul 1988 for the Soviets and at Barcelona 1992 for Estonia.
The most recent gold medalist from Estonia in the summer Olympics is Gerd Kanter, who won gold at Beijing 2008 in the men's discus throw (athletics).
As of now, 17 Estonian athletes will compete in six events, including swimming and various athletics events.
Up next: Ethiopia
Erika Salumae is another multiple gold medalist from Estonia, however she won both medals representing two different nations-Estonia and the former Soviet Union. Salumae, a cyclist, won both golds in the sprint at both Seoul 1988 for the Soviets and at Barcelona 1992 for Estonia.
The most recent gold medalist from Estonia in the summer Olympics is Gerd Kanter, who won gold at Beijing 2008 in the men's discus throw (athletics).
As of now, 17 Estonian athletes will compete in six events, including swimming and various athletics events.
Up next: Ethiopia
Saturday, February 18, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Eritrea
157 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Eritrea (ERI).
Since 2000, the nation has been participating in the summer Olympics. In their prior three summer Olympics, one medal has been won by one of their athletes.
Zersenay Tadese (pictured) won the bronze at Athens 2004 in the men's 10,000m race (athletics), Eritrea's only medal to date.
As of now, 9 athletes will be represented in two sports-cycling and in various athletics events.
Up next: Estonia
Since 2000, the nation has been participating in the summer Olympics. In their prior three summer Olympics, one medal has been won by one of their athletes.
Zersenay Tadese (pictured) won the bronze at Athens 2004 in the men's 10,000m race (athletics), Eritrea's only medal to date.
As of now, 9 athletes will be represented in two sports-cycling and in various athletics events.
Up next: Estonia
Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday Jukebox 2.17.12
Being it was appropriate that Valentine's day was this past Tuesday, some old school trance, and early work from Dave202. So many mixes of "Believe in Love" with Boris G on vocals (from the compilation album of Street Parade Zurich 2000), that this had to be the best one.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: El Salvador
158 days to go until the first day of competition at the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: El Salvador (ESA).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics in 1968, and not one of their athletes to this day has won a medal.
Only one representative from El Salvador will compete at London-in the men's 50km race walk.
Up next: Eritrea
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics in 1968, and not one of their athletes to this day has won a medal.
Only one representative from El Salvador will compete at London-in the men's 50km race walk.
Up next: Eritrea
Thursday, February 16, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Egypt
159 days to go until the first day of action in London. Up next in the parade of nations: Egypt (EGY).
The nation has been participating in the summer Olympics since 1912, and since then, 22 medals were won by their athletes, seven of those medals being gold.
The seven gold medals for Egypt in the summer Olympics have been won individually. Seven athletes have won one each, mostly in weightlifting. The most recent is wrestler Karan Gaber Ibrahim. He won the gold at Athens 2004 in the heavyweight division of Greco-Roman wrestling.
As of now, 66 Egyptian athletes will compete in 11 events-including athletics, modern pentathlon, swimming, and a men's soccer (football) team.
Up next: El Salvador
The nation has been participating in the summer Olympics since 1912, and since then, 22 medals were won by their athletes, seven of those medals being gold.
The seven gold medals for Egypt in the summer Olympics have been won individually. Seven athletes have won one each, mostly in weightlifting. The most recent is wrestler Karan Gaber Ibrahim. He won the gold at Athens 2004 in the heavyweight division of Greco-Roman wrestling.
As of now, 66 Egyptian athletes will compete in 11 events-including athletics, modern pentathlon, swimming, and a men's soccer (football) team.
Up next: El Salvador
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Ecuador
160 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Ecuador (ECU).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1924, and only two medals have been won in these summer games.
To this day, only one Olympian from Ecuador has won a medal. Jefferson Perez (pictured) accounts for the only medals won for Ecuador in the summer Olympics. His two medals in the 20km walk (athletics): a gold at Atlanta 1996 and a silver at Beijing 2008.
As of now, 11 athletes will participate in four events at London-in athletics, cycling, weightlifting and canoeing.
Up next: Egypt
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1924, and only two medals have been won in these summer games.
To this day, only one Olympian from Ecuador has won a medal. Jefferson Perez (pictured) accounts for the only medals won for Ecuador in the summer Olympics. His two medals in the 20km walk (athletics): a gold at Atlanta 1996 and a silver at Beijing 2008.
As of now, 11 athletes will participate in four events at London-in athletics, cycling, weightlifting and canoeing.
Up next: Egypt
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happily Ever After!
Matt Grevers after a podium finish over the weekend in a backstroke event at the Missouri Grand Prix...
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Democratic Republic of Congo
161 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Democratic Republic of Congo (COD).
The country has participated in the summer Olympics since 1968, and not one of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, only one participant from this large, southern African nation-and will be represented in the men's marathon.
Up next: Ecuador
The country has participated in the summer Olympics since 1968, and not one of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, only one participant from this large, southern African nation-and will be represented in the men's marathon.
Up next: Ecuador
Monday, February 13, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Dominican Republic
162 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Dominican Republic (DOM).
The country has been participating in the summer Olympics since 1964, and their athletes have won four medals. Half of the medals won by their athletes are gold medals.
Felix Sanchez brought Dominican Republic their first gold medal after his win in the 400m hurdles final at Athens 2004.
Felix Diaz is Dominican Republic's most recent gold medalist. He scored gold in the boxing ring, capturing the men's light welterweight division at Beijing 2008.
As of now, ten competitors from that country will be in five events-including, athletics, taekwondo and wrestling.
Up next: Democratic Republic of Congo
The country has been participating in the summer Olympics since 1964, and their athletes have won four medals. Half of the medals won by their athletes are gold medals.
Felix Sanchez brought Dominican Republic their first gold medal after his win in the 400m hurdles final at Athens 2004.
Felix Diaz is Dominican Republic's most recent gold medalist. He scored gold in the boxing ring, capturing the men's light welterweight division at Beijing 2008.
As of now, ten competitors from that country will be in five events-including, athletics, taekwondo and wrestling.
Up next: Democratic Republic of Congo
Sunday, February 12, 2012
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Dominica
163 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Dominica (DMA).
The island nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1996, and not one of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, one representative from Dominica will be in London-in the men's 400m (athletics).
Up next: Dominican Republic
The island nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1996, and not one of their athletes have yet to win a medal.
As of now, one representative from Dominica will be in London-in the men's 400m (athletics).
Up next: Dominican Republic
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Get Outta My Way!
It's a little more serious now that Kylie has yet again, an obsessed fanboy/fangirl is threatening her life. Is it clear that this man stalking Kylie is probably a Belieber? Who knows.
London 2012: The Countdown Series: Djibouti
164 days to go until the start of the London Olympics. Next up on the parade of nations: Djibouti (DJI).
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984, and has only one medal to boot.
The nation has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984, and has only one medal to boot.
Marathon runner Ahmed Salah scored a bronze in the marathon at Seoul 1988. To this date, Djibouti's only medalist.
As of now, Two participants will head to London, in the Men's 1500m and 5000m events in athletics.
Up next: Dominica
Friday, February 10, 2012
Friday Jukebox 2.10.12
This song...we'll...I can say that if it weren't for the Audi LED ad during the Super Bowl, I wouldn't know about this one. Echo & the Bunnymen "Killing Time," from 1984's Ocean Rain.
Centenary Basketball: Gents & Ladies Senior Day 2012 Saturday!
This Saturday is the last home games for Ladies and Gents basketball at the Gold Dome, with the Ladies tip off at 1pm. This is also the last home game for three seniors in both games.
32. Megan Daniel, guard, Houston. The only senior returning with the Ladies program for 2011-12 season.
24. Matt Nichenko, forward/center, Bossier City. Usually a bench player, has started a few games this year.
44. Maxx Nakwaasah. Forward, Dallas. He became the 30th Gent and the 35th player in the entire basketball program at Centenary to score 1,000 points last month. He has over 500 rebounds as well.
So come on out and support the last home Centenary basketball game of the season this Saturday, also the last home game for both programs in the American Southwest Conference before their final road trip of 2011-12 next weekend (their last games as ASC members). Centenary will move to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for 2012-13.
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