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bogie · 02-10-2006, 03:45 PM

Do you find the Olympics to be a big waste of time? Personally, I'm looking forward the the ski jumping.

JD10367 · 08-04-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

Figures you'd say that. Just stop dude.

Excuse me? Care to explain that douchey comment?

JD10367 · 08-04-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

He's not alone, and it's a valid question - a number of people in the track & field world have concerns about it. If the prosthesis propels the runner further than an able-bodied runner would be able to, it's an advantage. Technology can out-perform biology in this type of activity, so care has to be taken.

Regardless, it's pretty cool...

Good to see some people still have a brain instead of making knee-jerk comments. I said it was "inspiring and impressive, but I'm not sure it's fair". Some are acting like I said, "Why are we letting the cripple in the race?"

Now, on the other hand, I'm not sure why we let the white girls race with the black girls. That's just embarrassing, 'cause they always finish last.

Setsuna · 08-04-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

He's not alone, and it's a valid question - a number of people in the track & field world have concerns about it. If the prosthesis propels the runner further than an able-bodied runner would be able to, it's an advantage. Technology can out-perform biology in this type of activity, so care has to be taken.

Regardless, it's pretty cool...

It may be valid but he went through the proper channels and was admitted so get over it.

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Excuse me? Care to explain that douchey comment?

I can't explain it tbh.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-04-2012, 08:55 PM

An advantage?

Please,HE HAS NO ****ING FEET

Think about that for a minute.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-04-2012, 08:58 PM

I'm so sure if these prosthetic limbs were proven to make him faster, other participants would line up for amputation.

****ing dumbass.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-04-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Did you see the race? Did you see his "legs"? You can't tell me those have the same tensile strength as actual legs. Does he get less tired bouncing on those? Does the fact that there's no toe-give make a difference? We don't know. Point being, it's inspiring and impressive, but it's a sport based on how you use your legs. It's like saying a guy should be allowed to play quarterback in the NFL, or pro tennis, or pro golf, if he has a replacement arm that automatically slings the ball for him.

These limbs aren't mechanical.

Epic dumbassery.

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-04-2012, 09:23 PM

Heptathlon.. beastly.

barry_smilez20 · 08-04-2012, 09:31 PM

Holy shit. Kobe's kid looks like Anthony Davis.

Planetman · 08-04-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

These limbs aren't mechanical.

Epic dumbassery.

Epic reply as well!!!

**DaFace** · 08-04-2012, 10:43 PM

I think it's certainly valid to question whether someone with artificial limbs should be allowed to compete in an event that uses those limbs. It's certainly impressive what he's done and inspiring, so I'm glad that he's gotten some international attention. But I read an article that suggested the only reason no one was raising a stink about it was that no one expects him to be able to medal. The article cited 5 of 8 doctors they talked to saying that they felt they caused him to have an unfair advantage.

As a few examples, he doesn't get cramps, blisters, etc., and his lungs have to bring in slightly less air since he has less of a body to support.

No one's saying that what the guy has accomplished isn't phenomenal. They're questioning whether the race isn't an apples-to-apples situation and is instead something completely different that shouldn't be in the same race.

ReynardMuldrake · 08-04-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Planetman

Tell ya what, spanky, let's cutt off your legs below the knees and you can come back here and tell us what a great advantage you have over everyone else, mkay?

What makes prosthetics inherently worse than human muscles?

What if you took away the legs and gave him a bike, would it still be a fair race? That's just replacing one mechanical device with another.

The question becomes who can design the best legs, not who can run the fastest. I'm not 100% comfortable with that.

Shag · 08-04-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I think it's certainly valid to question whether someone with artificial limbs should be allowed to compete in an event that uses those limbs. It's certainly impressive what he's done and inspiring, so I'm glad that he's gotten some international attention. But I read an article that suggested the only reason no one was raising a stink about it was that no one expects him to be able to medal. The article cited 5 of 8 doctors they talked to saying that they felt they caused him to have an unfair advantage.

As a few examples, he doesn't get cramps, blisters, etc., and his lungs have to bring in slightly less air since he has less of a body to support.

No one's saying that what the guy has accomplished isn't phenomenal. They're questioning whether the race isn't an apples-to-apples situation and is instead something completely different that shouldn't be in the same race.

Get that logic out of here. You're clearly engaging in epic dumbassery.

**mlyonsd** · 08-04-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I think it's certainly valid to question whether someone with artificial limbs should be allowed to compete in an event that uses those limbs. It's certainly impressive what he's done and inspiring, so I'm glad that he's gotten some international attention. But I read an article that suggested the only reason no one was raising a stink about it was that no one expects him to be able to medal. The article cited 5 of 8 doctors they talked to saying that they felt they caused him to have an unfair advantage.

As a few examples, he doesn't get cramps, blisters, etc., and his lungs have to bring in slightly less air since he has less of a body to support.

No one's saying that what the guy has accomplished isn't phenomenal. They're questioning whether the race isn't an apples-to-apples situation and is instead something completely different that shouldn't be in the same race.

This.

tk13 · 08-04-2012, 11:02 PM

Those are all interesting points. I thought maybe it wouldn't matter... I'm not sure if it gives him a mechanical advantage... but my biggest concern would've been he can't suffer simple leg fatigue. But I don't know, I'm not in his shoes. The only way you're going to know is find an unbiased test subject, let him run, then take his legs off and do it again.

ghak99 · 08-04-2012, 11:05 PM

After watching him in a race I have to say he's an impressive athlete who has accomplished a remarkable feat, but I don't believe he should be allowed to compete. It's a feel good story that makes for great press, but it should lead to a quiet rule change to sustain future fairness.

If they continue allowing it in the future, he should look into the long jump, the high jump, that reeruned 3 step jump, etc. With the right technology I see massive hops being easily attained.

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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1316899	I think it's certainly valid to question whether someone with artificial limbs should be allowed to compete in an event that uses those limbs. It's certainly impressive what he's done and inspiring, so I'm glad that he's gotten some international attention. But I read an article that suggested the only reason no one was raising a stink about it was that no one expects him to be able to medal. The article cited 5 of 8 doctors they talked to saying that they felt they caused him to have an unfair advantage. As a few examples, he doesn't get cramps, blisters, etc., and his lungs have to bring in slightly less air since he has less of a body to support. No one's saying that what the guy has accomplished isn't phenomenal. They're questioning whether the race isn't an apples-to-apples situation and is instead something completely different that shouldn't be in the same race.
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1302500	Those are all interesting points. I thought maybe it wouldn't matter... I'm not sure if it gives him a mechanical advantage... but my biggest concern would've been he can't suffer simple leg fatigue. But I don't know, I'm not in his shoes. The only way you're going to know is find an unbiased test subject, let him run, then take his legs off and do it again.
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ghak99 MVP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $1212250	After watching him in a race I have to say he's an impressive athlete who has accomplished a remarkable feat, but I don't believe he should be allowed to compete. It's a feel good story that makes for great press, but it should lead to a quiet rule change to sustain future fairness. If they continue allowing it in the future, he should look into the long jump, the high jump, that reeruned 3 step jump, etc. With the right technology I see massive hops being easily attained.
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