Olympic Games.. What a shame

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

I did enjoy the ping pong last night - 15 point rallies standing three meters from the table - sweet!

[bartman (Bart)]

Originally Posted by Steffen

Oh, I don't know. Canon brought a big team…

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/07/31/...ndon-olympics/

Cheers
Steffen.

Holy friggin moley!!!!!
THAT IS IMPRESSIVE!

[Gem (Grant)]

Originally Posted by stephenb

I say if you want to compete in sports - fund yourself or get a real job - don't ask the taxpayer to support you. I didn't ask you to follow your "dream".

I represented Australia in an Olympic sport. I received zero taxpayer funding despite representing my country at four World Championships, and narrowly missing Olympic selection for the 1992 games.
Most Olympians get very little I can assure you.
I don't like most funding for the arts, but hey - I can live with it.

[blink138 (Pat)]

heh grant what was your discipline?
pat

[Gem (Grant)]

Originally Posted by blink138

heh grant what was your discipline?
pat

Fencing - Sabre

Represented Australia at 1991 World U/17, 1992 World U/20, 1993 World U/20 and 1994 World Championships.
Represented NSW also in foil and epee.
Also qualified for 1993 Wold Championships and 1994 World U/20 Championships and couldn't make it due to finances...