Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Senegal

38 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (37 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Senegal.

Senegal made their winter Olympics debut at Sarajevo 1984. After bypassing Calgary 1988, the country returned at Albertville 1992. After Lillehammer 1994, they were idle until Turin 2006. They also competed at Vancouver 2010. Three Senegalese athletes competed in the winter games, though not one won a medal.

No one from Senegal has qualified for Sochi as of now, but it could change (I think).

Up next: Serbia

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: San Marino

39 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (38 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: San Marino.

San Marino made their winter Olympics debut at Innsbruck 1976. They skipped Lake Placid 1980 and returned at Sarajevo 1984, where they were present until Lillehammer 1994. Also skipped Nagano 1998 and returned at Salt Lake City 2002, where they have been present in the winter games ever since. The San Marinese contingent competed mostly in Alpine events, though no medals were won.

Skier Vincenzo Romano Michelotti will be the lone representative for San Marino at Sochi.

Up next: Senegal

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Romania

40 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (39 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Romania.

Romania made their winter Olympics debut at St. Moritz 1928. They skipped Squaw Valley 1960 and returned at Innsbruck 1964. Since the first Innsbruck games, they have competed ever since.

Only one medal was won by a Romanian in the winter games. It was the team of Nicolae Neagoe and Ion Panturu, who won bronze in the two-man bobsled at Grenoble 1968. The only medal in the winter games for Romania at this moment.

For Sochi, 17 Romanians will compete, including in biathlon, luge, bobsled, skeleton and cross country among others.

Up next: San Marino

Good News: Phil Robertson Reinstated!

Link.

A+E Networks was losing money. It was basically a move to save CEO Nancy Dubuc's ass despite all of the death threats she has received since his suspension.

Furthermore, it also hurts Louisiana's economy, as this is one of many projects filmed in the state.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Puerto Rico

41 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (40 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico made their winter Olympics debut at Sarajevo 1984. They haven't been at the winter games since Nagano 1998 (see below). Most of the Puerto Rican contingent competed in Alpine and bobsleigh events; no medals were won.

Puerto Rico will end their winter games drought by sending only just one--skier Kristina Krone--to Sochi.

Up next: Romania

I Went to See a Fight and a Grudge Match Broke Out.

 



No not that Grudge Match, this one.

Friday Jukebox 12.27.13

Haven't done this until now. Will play CLASSIC Three 6 Mafia, due to the death of one of their members, 'Lord Infamous,' who died earlier this week at the age of 40. Does some of y'all remember When the Smoke Clears: 6661, their 1999 album? It had 'Sippin' on Some Syrup,' and 'Tongue Ring' (I think). However it has their classic smash with ICP and Twiztid, which is also from that album, called "Just Another Crazy Click."

Happy New Year everybody. Stay safe whilst partying on New Years Eve.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Portugal

42 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (41 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Portugal.

Portugal made their winter Olympics debut at Oslo 1952. But after those games, they were idle from the winter games scene until their return at Calgary 1998. They skipped Albertville 1992 and returned for both Lillehammer 1994 and Nagano 1998. They also skipped Salt Lake City 2002 and returned at Turin 2006 as well as Vancouver 2010. The Portuguese contingent competed in mostly bobsleigh and Alpine events, though no medals won.

For Sochi, two Portuguese athletes have qualified, both in Alpine events. Both Arthur Hanse and Camile Dias will compete in two events on the slopes--slalom and giant slalom--respectively.

Up next: Puerto Rico

Insane Puck in Pants Goal!

From the Coyotes-Sabres game on Monday night. Puck deflected, and into the pants of Coyotes G Mike Smith, in overtime. Goal or no goal? You decide!

It counted.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Poland

43 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (42 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Poland.

Poland made their winter Olympics debut at Chamonix 1924, and has competed at every winter game ever since. The Polish contingent won 14 medals in the winter games, including two gold medals.

 

Cross country skier Justyna Kowalczyk (pictured) won gold in the 30km event at Vancouver 2010, one of two Poles to win gold in the winter Olympics. The other was Wojciech Fortuna, who won gold in the men's individual large hill ski jump at Sapporo 1972.

 

For Sochi, Poland will have 25 athletes, including quota spots in biathlon, speed skating and short track speed skating.

 

Up next: Portugal

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the merriest of all Christmases!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Philippines

44 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (43 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Philippines.

Philippines made their winter Olympics debut at Sapporo 1972. After those games, they did not return to the winter games until Calgary 1988. They have yet to appear at a winter Olympic games since Albertville 1992 (see below). The Filipino contingent in the winter games competed mostly in Alpine and luge events, though no medals were won.

There will be Filipino representation at Sochi, with Michael Christian Martinez qualifying for the men's singles of figure skating, marking the first time since Albertville that there has been Filipino representation in the winter games.

Up next: Poland

Mikhail Kalashnikov, 94, Inventor of the AK-47 Rifle.

Link.

The greatest weapon ever known to man.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Peru

45 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (44 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Peru.

Peru made their winter Olympics debut at Vancouver 2010, with three athletes--competing in either cross country or Alpine events. No medals were won.

Peru will return to the winter games at Sochi with cross country skier Roberto Carcelen. That is as of now.

Up next: Philippines

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Pakistan

46 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (45 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Pakistan.

Pakistan made their winter Olympics debut at Vancouver 2010.

Skier Mohammad Abbas (pictured) was the lone Pakistani at Vancouver 2010. He competed in the  giant slalom event at Vancouver, but didn't finish well enough to earn a medal.

Pakistan will send one athlete to Sochi: Mir Navaz, an Alpine skier.

Up next: Peru

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Norway

47 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (46 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Norway.

Norway made their winter Olympics debut at Chamonix 1924, and has since appeared at every winter games. The Norwegian contingent won 303 medals in the winter games, including 107 gold medals.

Perhaps the most decorated winter Olympics athlete is Norwegian Bjorn Daehlie (pictured). Daehlie won eight gold medals, all in cross country events. He won the 50km event at Albertville 1992 and Nagano 1998. He also won the 10/15km pursuit event at Albertville as well as Lillehammer 1994. He was a member of the 4x10km relay team that won gold at Albertville as well as Nagano. He also won the 50km at Lillehammer and Nagano. His 12 medals are the most among winter games athletes.

Biathlete Ole Einar Bjorndalen (pictured) won six gold medals in the winter games. He won the 10km sprint at Nagano 1998 and Salt Lake City 2002. He also won the 12.5km sprint and 20km events at Salt Lake City. He also was a member of the 4x7.5km relay team that won gold at Salt Lake City as well as Vancouver 2010.

Another cross country skier, Thomas Alsgaard (pictured, left), won five gold medals in the winter games. He won the 30km event at Lillehammer 1994. He followed up with wins in the 10/15km pursuit at Nagano 1998, as a member of the 4x10km relay team at Nagano and Salt Lake City 2002, and in the 10/10km pursuit event at Salt Lake City.

Three Norwegians won four gold medals in the winter games. Ivar Ballangrud was the first, as the speed skater won the 500m at Garmisch Partenkirchen 1936, the 5000m at St. Moritz 1928 and Garmisch Partenkirchen, and the 10,000m, also at Garmisch Partenkirchen. The great Johann Olav Koss won four golds in the winter games. He won the 1500m at Albertville 1992, followed by three gold wins at Lillehammer 1994--in the 1500m, 5000m and 10,000m events. Kjetil Aamodt also won four gold medals, as the skier won the super G at Albertville 1992, Salt Lake City 2002 and Turin 2006, and in the combined at Salt Lake City.

Seven Norwegians have won three gold medals in the winter games:

• Thorleif Haug, cross country, men, 18km and 50km, and Nordic combined, men, individual, Chamonix 1924
• Johan Grottumsbraaten, cross country, men, 18km, St. Moritz 1928, and Nordic combined, men, individual, St. Moritz 1928 and Lake Placid 1932
• Sonja Henie, figure skating, women, singles, St. Moritz 1928, Lake Placid 1932 and Garmisch Partenkirchen 1936
• Hjalmar Andersen, speed skating, men, 1500m, 5000m and 10,000m, Oslo 1952
• Vegard Ulvang, cross country, men, 10km, 30km and 4x10km relay team member, Albertville 1992
• Halvard Hanevold, biathlon, men, 20km, Nagano 1998 and 4x7.5km relay team member, Salt Lake City 2002 and Vancouver 2010
• Marit Bjorgen, cross country, women, sprint, 15km, skiathlon, 4x5km relay team member, Vancouver 2010

These following Norwegians won two gold medals in the winter games:

• Birger Ruud, ski jump, men, normal hill, individual, Lake Placid 1932 and Garmisch Partenkirchen 1936
• Hallgeir Branden, cross country, men, 18km, Oslo 1952 and 15km, Cortina d'Ampezzo 1956
• Knut Johannesen, speed skating, men, 10,000m, Squaw Valley 1960 and 5000m, Innsbruck 1964
• Ole Ellefsaeter, cross country, men, 50km and part of 4x10km relay team, Grenoble 1968
• Harald Gromingen, cross country, men, 15km and part of 4x10km relay team, Grenoble 1968
• Magnar Solberg, biathlon, men, 20km, Grenoble 1968 and Sapporo 1972
• Pal Tyldum, cross country, men, 4x10km relay member, Grenoble 1968 and 50km, Sapporo 1972
• Kristen Skjeldal, cross country, men, 4x10km relay team member, Albertville 1992 and Salt Lake City 2002
• Fred Borre Lundberg, Nordic combined, men, individual, Lillehammer 1994 and team, Nagano 1998
• Bjarte Ergen Vik, Nordic combined, men, team and individual, Nagano 1998
• Frode Estil, cross country, men, 10/10km pursuit and member of 4x10km relay team, Salt Lake City 2002
• Petter Northug, cross country, men, 50km and team sprint, Vancouver 2010
• Emil Hegle Svendsen, biathlon, male, 20km and 4x7.5km relay team member, Vancouver 2010

For Sochi, 40 competitors will be there, including men's ice hockey, men's curling, speed skating, Nordic combined, Cross country and biathlon among others.

Norway was the host country for two winter games: Oslo 1952 and Lillehammer 1994.

Up next: Pakistan

Leroy Jetson!

Nice slip of the tongue, huh Chuck?

And the end product:

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Democratic People's Republic of Korea

48 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (47 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

DPRK made their winter Olympics debut at Innsbruck 1964. After skipping Grenoble 1968, they returned at Sapporo 1972. They sat out the next two winter games, then came back at Sarajevo 1984. They were idle at Lillehammer 1994, but returned at Nagano 1998. Also skipped Salt Lake City 2002, but has been present at the last two winter games at Turin 2006 and Vancouver 2010. Two medals have been won by the DPRK contingent in the winter games, including a silver medal.

Han Pil-Hwa was DPRK's first winter Olympics medalist and their only winter silver medalist, after her runner up finish in the finals of the women's 3000m speed skating event at Innsbruck 1964.

As of now, no representation for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Norway

Robertson Family Statement Regarding Phil's Suspension From A+E Networks.

Link.

"We have had a successful working relationship with A&E, but as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward with our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty."

Possible move to FX? Showtime? Maybe HBO?

The Real Sound of (No) Progress

Link.

35 years? Why not death?

Friday Jukebox 12.20.13: A Very Short Tribute to Ray Price.

On Monday, Ray Price died at the age of 87. His contributions to country music has impacted fans for generations. Here in "City Lights," this is a perfect example of a man, who has collaborated with big hitters in the scene, whose vocals have touched us, including those who don't listen to country.

Merry Christmas everybody.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: New Zealand

49 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (48 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: New Zealand.

New Zealand made their winter Olympics debut at Oslo 1952, however, they did skip the Cortina d'Ampezzo games of 1956 and returned for Squaw Valley 1960. They also skipped Innsbruck 1964, and returned at Grenoble 1968. They have since competed at every winter games. Only one medal has been won by a Kiwi in the winter games.

Skier Annelise Coberger (pictured) won silver in the slalom event at Albertville 1992. To this day the only Kiwi to win a medal in the winter games.

For Sochi, New Zealand will send three; all in three different events in the men's speed skating.

Up next: DPR Korea

"It Seems Like, To Me, a Vagina--As a Man--Would be More Desirable than a Man's Anus."

After reading the interview, it appears that A&E Networks got too far after his interview with GQ. This matter also got the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (glaad) involved, as well as other leftist groups. As a result, he has been suspended by A+E.

Why would they do that? These guys like glaad and NAACP are an abortion to society. They troll when they think that something is wrong with society. Trying to bring down the heterosexual, straight, conservative society, which I am a part of. glaad always pushes an agenda down our throats, they along with the NAACP and the Parents Television Council (and others) are all abortion and pander to the media so much that it is sickening. Where in that interview did he say "kill the gays"? Where did he use the word 'nigga (or nigger)'? It seems that the heads of A&E must have been in bed with these organizations.

It is just like Guido Barilla where he flat out said that he didn't want 'gays in our ads,' or Elena Isinbaeva, who said at a press conference at Moscow 2013, that competitors and everyone at the IAAF World Championships must obey all laws in Russia, simple as that. Neither Barilla nor Isinbaeva are not against homosexuality, they are against homosexual propaganda. "Normal people," as Isinbaeva called it.

We all live in a day where policing of our society is strict. Someone is watching us and tracking our movements. It is sad, that we the ones who gives a fuck about freedoms and rights (especially the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment) are getting the shock therapy while the tyrants can get away with it. Simple as that. It is ironic that some people make bad decisions, as in this case of the management of A&E Networks. Very bad decision on their part which can lead to huge outrage (even a twitter account dedicated to the boycott of all things A&E Networks, including lifetime and HISTORY).

Whether you're a fan of Duck Dynasty, respect the Robertson clan, a Louisiana Tech alum like Robertson (and played football there with Terry Bradshaw), or simply an American, you need to act now! Get Phil back on television! A man who has showcased the outdoor life here in Louisiana, and is A&E's number one star (and moneymaker)! The Robertsons need to take Duck Dynasty to the big screen!

Here is how you can reach Abbe Raven:

Ms. Abbe Raven, CEO
A+E Television Networks
235 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 210.9007
(212) 210.1400
Abbe.Raven@aetn.com

Also boycott everything that is ABC/Disney and Hearst (ESPN included), since they are the co-owners of the networks.

A&E. Be Original. My Ass.

"I Must Break You!"

Not Ivan Drago, but South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to a piece of wood. Enough to earn her an honorary black belt:

Not the only politician to get a black belt. Have you heard of Vladimir Putin?

Let's Get the Fuck Out of Here! And He is Out of There!

As it was 10:30pm and KSN(W) Wichita newscast signed off for the night, check out the male anchor after the music ended, still with a mic on:

And that was his last newscast.

It was also his second go-around at the station.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Netherlands

Less than 50 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (49 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Netherlands.

The Dutch made their winter Olympics debut at St. Moritz 1928, and has sent a delegation to every winter Olympic game with the exception of Lake Placid 1932. A total of 86 medals were won by the Dutch in the winter games, including 29 gold medals.

Three Dutch athletes have won three gold medals in the winter games, including Ard Schenk (pictured), who in the early '70s, was the most successful speed skater in the world. Schenk had an eventful Sapporo 1972, where he won three gold medals in the 1500m, 5000m and 10,000m events. Yvonne van Gennip followed Schenk's success from Sapporo with three gold medal finals runs at Calgary 1988. van Gennip won those three gold medals in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m events. But that's not all! Marianne Timmer, another speed skater, won three gold medals as well. She won twice in the 1000m at Nagano 1998 and at Turin 2006, and in the 1500m, also at Nagano. What does Schenk, van Gennip and Timmer have in common? They are tied for the most gold medals ever won by a Dutch athlete in the winter Olympics.

Ireen Wust (pictured) is the most recent of the Dutch contingent to win gold twice in the winter games. She won the 3000m at Turin 2006 and followed up at Vancouver 2010 in the 1500m final. Gianni Romme, another speed skater, won gold twice in the winter games as well, by winning the 5000m and 10,000m at Nagano 1998. And another speed skater, Jochem Uytdehaage, won twice in the winter games, as his wins came in the 5000m and 10,000m finals at Salt Lake City 2002. Some testaments that the Dutch are a speed skating power.

Speaking of speed skating, the Dutch will send more speed skaters, even some on the short track as well.

Up next: New Zealand

Durex Condom Ad on UK TV Showing of 'Continental Drift'!

Link.

Really one of the weirdest times for an ad, especially for a kids flick. And speaking of 'weird' product placement for the televised version of a big screen film:

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Nepal

51 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (50 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Nepal.

Nepal made their winter Olympics debut at Chamonix 1924. They were idle from the winter games scene until their 'official' return at Salt Lake City 2002. They have appeared at the winter games since. There have been three participants in the winter games for this country: two in cross country (neither won a medal), and the other in...an expedition to the top of Mount Everest.

An expedition to the top of Mount Everest as an Olympic sport? It was official under Baron Pierre de Coubertin two years prior to the Chamonix games, where a gold medal was awarded to the first that reached the summit of Mount Everest. The gold medal (by way of nominations) did in fact went to Tejbir Bura, and was awarded at the Chamonix games. This expedition had its share of tragedy, as the attempt claimed a life in the process.

Nepal will send one athlete to Sochi: a cross country skier by the name of Dachhiri Sherpa.

Up next: Netherlands

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Morocco

52 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (51 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Morocco.

Morocco made their winter Olympics debut at Grenoble 1968, and would become absent from the winter games until Sarajevo 1984. After Sarajevo, they would skip Calgary 1988 and Albertville 1992, only to return to the winter games scene at Lillehammer 1994, where the Moroccan contingent has been present, until Turin 2006. No Moroccan did not compete at Vancouver 2010. Most of the Moroccan contingent in the winter games competed in Alpine events, though no medals were won.

No representation for Sochi from Morocco as of yet, but could change.

Up next: Nepal

Peter O'Toole, 81

Link.

Eight nominations for best actor Oscar, never won one.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Montenegro

53 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (52 until the first day of competition) of Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Montenegro.

Montenegro made their winter Olympics debut at Vancouver 2010.

Skier Bojan Kosic (pictured) was not only their lone athlete for Vancouver, but also the first Montenegrin in the winter games. He competed in two events: slalom and giant slalom, and did not win a medal.

As of now, no Montenegrin contingent for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Morocco

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Mongolia

54 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (53 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Mongolia.

Mongolia made their winter Olympics debut at Innsbruck 1964, and has sent athletes to the winter games ever since, with the exception of Innsbruck 1976. The Mongolian contingent in the winter games competed mostly in cross country and speed skating, but no medals were won.

As of now, no participation for Sochi from Mongolia, but could change.

Up next: Montenegro

Yet Another School Shooting, Suspect Dead.

 

Students evacuated from the campus after the shooting as they are appeared as being searched for weapons.

 

 

Today, Saturday, 14 December 2013, marks the 1 year anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Yesterday, it was also a throwback to one of the worst school shootings in history.

 

At Centennial (Colorado) Arapahoe High School, another massive shooting resulting in the death of the suspect. Centennial is ten miles away from the city of Littleton, where a massive school shooting took place in April 1999, on the campus of Columbine High School.

 

This all leads to one question: are we really safe in schools? Time will tell. Some shit have to be fixed in order for a more safer environment. But for now, what really caused the suspect to do this? Overly obsession with violent video games? I mean, as a former gamer, I enjoy violent video games (in a more mature way), even though some gamers are too immature for them (mostly the under 18 crowd).

 

Could the suspect be part of a criminal gang? And yes, criminal gangs have been the norm in public high schools over the years, with gang fights on campus, especially in broad daylight during class hours. Could drugs or mental illness have a factor? Or could this person a special education student due to mental disabilities? Who knows?

 

A lot of questions to be answered over the weeks, but we all know their Christmas has been ruined due to this lowest common denominator derived from diluted junk sperm. Again, the suspect is dead.

 



Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Monaco

55 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (54 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Monaco.

Monaco made their winter Olympics debut at Sarajevo 1984, and has appeared at every winter games ever since. Their contingent competed in only bobsleigh and Alpine events, although no medals were won.

As of now, no representation for Sochi from Monaco, but could change.

Up next: Mongolia

Friday Jukebox 12.13.13

Some more trance here on this last Friday the 13th of 2013. Classic from 2008 by Dash Berlin. "Till the Sky Falls Down." Original version.

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Moldova

56 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (55 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Moldova.

 

Moldova made their winter Olympics debut (and their post-Soviet Olympic debut) at Lillehammer 1994, and has appeared at every winter Olympic game ever since.

 

The Moldovan contingent competed mostly in biathlon and cross country; not one of their athletes in the winter games won a medal.

 

As of now, no representation for Sochi from Moldova, but could change.

 

Up next: Monaco 

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Mexico

57 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (56 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Mexico.

Mexico made their winter Olympics debut at St. Moritz 1928. However since that time, they were absent, until their return to the winter games scene at Sarajevo 1984. Since Sarajevo, the Mexican contingent has been present in the winter games, with the exception of Nagano 1998 and Turin 2006. Most of Mexico's athletes in the winter games competed in bobsleigh or Alpine events, though no medals were won.

Mexico has confirmed participation for Sochi.

Up next: Moldova

Caption This: World Leader Selfies!

At the funeral of Nelson Mandela on Tuesday.

Cameron and Obama selfies with Thorning Schmidt. The Danish PM decided not to upload it to social networking. For a reason.

Also check out the First Lady on the right. Not realizing what is going on.

A little reaction afterwards between President Obama and PM Thorning Schmidt:

But remember, it's a funeral (or a wake) you fucking knobheads! No place for that! (facepalm)

Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Madagascar

58 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (57 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Madagascar.

Madagascar only appeared in one winter Olympic games, at Turin 2006, with only one athlete.

Skier Mathieu Razanakolona (pictured) is to this day the lone representative for Madagascar in the winter games. He competed in the slalom and giant slalom events, but didn't finish well enough for a medal.

As of now, no representation for Sochi from Madagascar, but could change.

Up next: Mexico

Sochi 2014: the Countdown Series: Macedonia

59 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (58 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: (Former Yugoslav Republic of) Macedonia.

Macedonia made their winter Olympics debut at Nagano 1998, and has appeared at every winter Olympic games ever since. Most of their contingent were in Alpine events, though no medals were won.

As of now, no Macedonian representation for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Madagascar