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Originally Posted by iceman
The channel 9 coverage is woeful
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Thats being very generous to channel 9. They have missed telescasting several major events where Australia was represented, including swimming races. Where it got hilarious is when we then spend 15 minutes watching a beach volleyball game on Australian Television between Germany and Mauritius. Now one of the German Girls was absolutely stunning, but that isn't what the Olympics is about for me. I want to watch Australians competing at the highest level and hopefully winning Gold Medals, not Silver or Bronze.
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike
Having competed at international level agaisnt the Worlds best in a very hard demanding sport that required heavy, hard and brutal training, I completely understand some of the reactions from our Olympic competitors, particularly when interviewed straight after the event  . The massive comitment that goes into getting to that level can't just be shrugged off as oh well it was a fair fight and I'm happy not winning. Unless you have experienced the total dedication both mentally and physically some of these athelets put themselves through it would be hard to relate to some of the reactions..most don't go to the Olympics to come second, simple.
Having said that, when the dust settles and composure returns, accepting a silver or broze medal becomes a little easier 
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I have to agree with Mike and Fred on this. When you put in the time and effort these athletes do and make the sacrifices they and their families have made to compete at this level and get to an Olympic Games and hopefully win
GOLD for themselves and their Country,
WINNING isn't everything, it's the ONLY THING
Cheers,
John B