Monthly Archives: July 2012

C’est Sport

Posted on July 29, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Alain Bernard promised that the French would “smash” the Americans in the 4×100 relay.  In what was, without a doubt, my moment of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the US men won the 4×100 relay by … Continue reading →

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The problem with gymnastics part 3: Larisa Iordache’s foot

Posted on July 27, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Larisa Iordache is suffering a foot injury, and will not be doing the All Around. This is a blow for Romania, who will lose her vault and floor, especially her floor. It’s also a blow for gymnastics fans, because the … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts I’ll be watching in London: part 8

Posted on July 26, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Beth Tweddle: Great Britain Beth Tweddle is 27(!) and is in the running for Uneven Bars gold.  If she earns a medal, she would be the first British gymnast to medal in the Olympic games.  She came painfully close in … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts I’ll be watching in London: part 7

Posted on July 25, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Victoria Moors: Canada Victoria Moors is a dark horse to win a medal on floor.  She has great difficulty, including a Silivas (a double twisting double back) and great dance as well.  She’s not a favorite, and indeed, making it … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts I’ll be watching in London part 6

Posted on July 25, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Kohei Uchimora: Japan The 3 time reigning men’s AA champion should win the AA title in London provided his arms and legs stay attached to his body.  If his arms AND his legs fall off between now and then, he’ll … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight Rises Review

Posted on July 25, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Catwoman: You don’t owe these people anymore.  You’ve already given them everything. Batman: Not everything. At the beginning of The Dark Knight Rises, it does seem as if Batman has given everything he has to the city of Gotham.  After … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon

Posted on July 23, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Review of The Dark Knight Rises!

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Counting down the days

Posted on July 22, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

The Olympics start on Friday.  Can’t wait! Once again, I discover that sports that I only follow once every four years go on in between the Olympics.  Apparently, Usain Bolt actually broke is Beijing record at the Berlin Worlds in … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts I’ll be watching in London: Part 5

Posted on July 22, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Viktoria Komova: Russia Viktoria Komova is an incredibly loved gymnast.  She is loved because she embodies the beauty and the artistry of the past Soviet gymnasts.  Her floor routine for 2011 used a techno rendition of Swan Lake as the … Continue reading →

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Gymnasts I’ll be watching in London: Part 4

Posted on July 22, 2012 by emmasrandomthoughts

Yao Jinnan: China Yao Jinnan is the 2011 World AA Bronze Medalist.  She came in third with a fall on beam, if she had not fallen, she would have won (most likely).  She’ll be challenging for the AA, and a … Continue reading →

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