Famous Moments From Past Olympics
Swimming team says "Rah"
Oh yeah, they are happy. I guess they won. They are chanting "Rah, Rah, Rah" You go boys. Win that medal. Cause you can do so much with that metal. Oh and the one on the end looks like he's constipated. Constipated and still won. Wow.
Eyeing down the opponent
He doesn't look that scary, but I'm still not getting in the ring with him. Can't tell how tall he is. Imagine you are five feet eleven and then he stands up and he's six foot four. Yeah that would not be fun. At least you can keep hitting him in the gut.
Boxing training
Boxing training, first you must make sure you gel up your hair. Two you must portray a nice stance. Three you must look beady eyed. Then forth and most important is try to grow a tiny mustache. Training done.
Over the pole we go
Over the pole we go in our lovely shorts. I hope there's a cushion under that pole. If not, Chiropractor here he comes. Look at him looking into the stands. Hey there concentrate on the jump.
Run 404 run
Why is that they all look sad or angry. I guess I would be too if all I did was run run run. They keep running but they end up right where they started. Very Frustrating.
Thought your class photo was bad?
Wow I guess if you are an athlete, you don't have to look good. I don't know wear something a little nicer and maybe if you are a girl you could put on a little make-up. Be proud that you are and athlete!
Let's hit the mat
Looks like she's getting ready to start tumbling. She's going for the triple followed by a full split. Ouch that has to hurt. You got this girl.
The firing squad team
They Olympics aren't what they used to be. See a long time ago anyone can be in it. Even your grandfather can participate. To be on this team you must sport a hat. Facial hair would be a plus.
This hurdle brought me down
I almost made it. But if I'm going down, I'm taking red here down with me. By the way check out the abs on 1327. They look just like mine. No, not true mine actually look like a six pack and two dozen donuts.
No one can touch this when I'm in the water
I did it! I am the champion! Now I'm going to sing a song for you. "I am the champion, I am the champion, no time for losers cause I am the champion of the water."
I know I'm in the lead
Look at me, I'm so pretty. I don't even look like I'm running. I do everything with flair. Now I'm going to win this while running like a princess. So pretty.
I got the gold
Not only did I get the gold, but they gave me weeds. I would have preferred roses. I guess after all the gold they used for the medal, they couldn't afford roses. They could have splurged for carnations at least.
I think I'm almost there
It looks like the finish line is coming up. Thank goodness, I'm exhausted. I think I'm going into muscle fatigue. I should have worn smaller ear rings, these are heavy. Oh well, live and learn.
Kick the ref, that will get you a medal
I guess he didn't like his decision, so he's bringing him down. At least the ref got lucky, he got the cub bear instead of papa bear.
Sweat and glory went into this medal
Cutting his hair so short like that above his ears didn't prevent him from sweating. I hope he had deodorant on, cause if he didn't, I feel sorry for the poor guy standing next to him. It doesn't matter, I'm sure all they care about is that medal.
I'll tell you the secret to winning a medal, but don't tell anyone.
The five steps to winning a medal: 1. Work hard 2. Work even harder 3. When you thought you worked enough, work some more 4. After all that work, work even more 5. Now win.
Remember these steps and don't tell any one else.
The flag that waves every four years
This flag gets waved every four years. It's an amazing flag. It unites so many countries and everyone knows this flag. Do you know all the flags? I know I don't, but I do know this one.
Kiss the gold
Thank goodness I got the gold. Kissing this medal is better than kissing a girl. This medal can do things for me, like many endorsements. The fact that I'm cute helps too.
Swimming increases the forearm muscles
Oh yeah, look what swimming can do. It makes you a power house. Damn, those forearms are larger than my thighs. That is no joke. If you don't win with those arms, no one can.
Finish line, here I come
Looks like he's telling the finish line that he is coming. Move out of the way, here he comes. Nothing is stopping him now. If you don't move out of the way, looks like he's going to punch you. Move!
Got it in the hoop
Don't they look gigantic. The way the picture is taken, it looks like they are as tall as the net. No wonder they got the ball in the hoop. That's what the little guy in the back is saying to himself.
Looks like a three way tie
What are they wearing on their feet. Whatever it is, it makes them fly. Maybe we should bring those shoes back. I think 879 might break the three way tie because she's flying the highest.
Thanking the Olympian gods for this win
1980 is thanking the Olympian gods for this win. Or at least that what it looks like. But looking at her body tone, I don't think they had anything to do with it. It was all her!
I think I won
I think I won. I mean I'm standing on the highest cube so it must be true. Hmm, yeah I must have won.
Pre-game celebration
Okay lets start this thing. We definitely got a good crowd today. The sky looks a little hazy, I hope it does't rain. That would definitely put a damper on things. Especially since we only do this every four years.
Manteo Mitchell USA
This machine of a man weighs 174 lbs. If you ask me he all muscle. Running for the gold at the 2012 Olympics. By jolly, he does it.
Wladyslaws' gesture
Three time world record pole jumper holder created this gesture in 1980 where he also won the gold. This gesture got a lot of publicity. Not all good I must say.
Words of encouragement
"I know you can do it," is what her trainer is probably saying. Nah, what he's really telling her is, "Go kick some butt, the rest of these girls have nothing on you." I know that's what I would be telling my girl.
Wear a suit, get a gold
The earlier Olympics seemed so formal. I guess if you want your medal, you must wear a suit. Oh bowing for it is also required.
Venus is her name
Venus wins the gold in tennis. Great day for the USA.
2000 Olympics lets Venus carry the flag. You go girl. Great game played against Elena.
Nawal El Moutawakel
272 wins the gold medal for morocco in the summer Olympics of 1984.
Nawal got over those hurdles. Now she brings home the gold. 1984 was definitely a good year.
High hats for the gold
I'm not sure what sport this was. Assuming something involving riding horses. Could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time. She looks great and happy and she won the gold. What else matters?
pole vaulting
This sport looks so tough. I can't even imagine. I try jumping, if I can get five inches off the floor, I'm doing great. They go what, fifteen feet or something like that? Yeah not for me. Especially since I'm afraid of heights.
The robbed medal
Controversy say that Park Si-hun robbed the medal that should have gone to Roy Jones Jr. Robbed or not, Park got the medal and Roy did not.
Looking at this picture, I can see why the controversy might have started. 1988 was not the year for Roy Jones Jr. to take home the gold.
It's hot out here
So hot here that everything around me seems to go black. My goal though is to go for the gold. So I'm going to let this heat whip my butt.
2004 Olympic attack
35 miles into the men's marathon, Vanderlei de Lima was attacked by an Irish priest causing him to come in third in the 2004 Olympics.
Cornelius Horan an Irish priest destroys Vanderlei's hope of getting the gold. Although he was currently in first place, Horan decided to attack the runner. By the time he was freed from this lunatic, two men passed him by, causing him to take the bronze. Italy's Stephano Baldini ended up taking the gold home.
2008 Olympic injury
Janos Baranyai of Hungary dislocated his elbow trying to lift 148 kg. One kilogram is 2.2 lbs.
Trying to lift over 325 lbs can really hurt someone. It took two years for Janos to recover. The Hungarian weightlifter is finally competing again.
Dobok anyone
This young olympian wearing his dobok seems very happy about the refs decision. Lovely uniform isn't it? I know I'm kidding. That uniform looks so uncomfortable.
It's all black and white to me
Seems like this gentleman isn't too happy. Maybe the sun was in his eyes. I don't know, but I always say a smile goes a long way. He should try it.
So happy I could cry
So happy I could cry and cry I will. The joy these girls are feeling is contagious. Just looking at this photo makes me happy.
The Gold
The gold medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics. What a beauty. 1904 was the first time the games were held outside of Europe.
Who needs feet
Oscar Pistorius competed in the 2012 Olympics. At age 11 he had both his legs amputated below the knee.
This former athlete was also convicted of murdering his girlfriend on Valentines day the following year. He claimed that he thought his girlfriend was an intruder. He plugged her with four bullets. Hope he rots in jail.
More pole vaulting
This athlete looks like she's giving the peace sign as she is soaring through the air. I love this sport. So graceful when shown in slow motion.
Too good to eat
I wouldn't eat that if I were you. You will break a few teeth doing that. Can't imagine what it would do to your digestive track also. Have a baker make an imitation one and enjoy that one. You earned it.
Dig your feet in and pull, pull harder
Tug of War is no longer being played in the Olympics. It ran for twenty years and now is not. People want it back, but so far not going to happen.
Row, row, row your board
Sailing now that's a nice sport. Catch some rays while trying to get some gold. Everyone in this photo seems to be having a wonderful time. That's what life is all about.
The salute
The black power salute. Originated in 1968 by Tommie Smith and John Carlos. They raised their arms with a black glove during the Star Spangled Banner. They claimed that it was not black power salute, but rather human rights salute. What's true? Only they really know.
Breathe
Ms Jamaica here looks like she is holding her breath. Breathe girl. What sleek muscles on these women. Wow.
Let me go
I think this guy is very angry. Definitely did not agree with the officials. They are definitely wrong according to him. Do you think he's going to hit him?
Lets go for a swim
Swimming is that one sport which I am terrible at. I envy these athletes. How they move in the water the way they do is simply remarkable.
Savon
Savon is a Cuban heavyweight boxer. He won three gold medals at the Olympic games. You go boy.
Yup you guessed it, that's a tennis outfit
1900 Paris Olympics sporting the uniform for the tennis matches. Imagine running around hitting a ball with outfit on. I hope that she was just dressed up for the photo and not the actual uniform.
Jamaican super stars
These girls are stars on the track. Beautiful powerhouses they are. This picture to me represents unity.