The Olympics

[bogie]

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

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Planetman

Drop some hard scientific evidence on me.

Once again, the irony of the "clueless" comment comes into play.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pistorius

Pistorius has been the subject of criticism because of claims that his artificial limbs give him an advantage over runners with natural ankles and feet. He runs with J-shaped carbon-fibre prosthetics called the "Cheetah Flex-Foot" manufactured by Icelandic company Össur.[11]
On 26 March 2007, the IAAF amended its competition rules to include a ban on the use of "any technical device that incorporates springs, wheels or any other element that provides a user with an advantage over another athlete not using such a device".[31] It claimed that the amendment was not specifically aimed at Pistorius. To decide if he is running with an unfair advantage, the IAAF monitored his track performances using high-definition cameras to film his race against Italian club runners in Rome on 13 July, and his 400 metres in Sheffield on 15 July 2007,[14][32] at which he placed last.[29]
In November 2007, Pistorius was invited to take part in a series of scientific tests at the Cologne Sports University under the guidance of Professor of Biomechanics Dr Peter Brüggemann in conjunction with Mr Elio Locatelli, who was responsible with the IAAF of all technical issues. After two days of tests Brüggemann reported on his findings on behalf of the IAAF. The report claimed that Pistorius's limbs used 25% less energy than runners with complete natural legs to run at the same speed, and that they led to less vertical motion combined with 30% less mechanical work for lifting the body.[33] In December, Brüggemann told Die Welt newspaper that Pistorius "has considerable advantages over athletes without prosthetic limbs who were tested by us. It was more than just a few percentage points. I did not expect it to be so clear."[34] Based on these findings, on 14 January 2008 the IAAF ruled Pistorius's prostheses ineligible for use in competitions conducted under the IAAF rules, including the 2008 Summer Olympics.[35] Pistorius called the decision "premature and highly subjective" and pledged to continue fighting for his dream. His manager Peet van Zyl said his appeal would be based on advice from United States experts who had said that the report "did not take enough variables into consideration".[36]
Pistorius subsequently appealed against the adverse decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and appeared before the tribunal at the end of April 2008.[37] After a two-day hearing, on 16 May 2008 the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Pistorius's appeal and the IAAF council decision was revoked with immediate effect. The CAS panel unanimously determined that Dr. Brüggemann only tested Pistorius's biomechanics at full-speed when he was running in a straight line (unlike a real 400-metre race), that the report did not consider the disadvantages that Pistorius suffers at the start and acceleration phases of the race, and that overall there was no evidence that he had any net advantage over able-bodied athletes.[38] In response to the announcement, Pistorius said: "My focus throughout this appeal has been to ensure that disabled athletes be given the chance to compete and compete fairly with able-bodied athletes. I look forward to continuing my quest to qualify for the Olympics."[39]

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Planetman

Drop some hard scientific evidence on me.

Originally Posted by NewChief

Once again, the irony of the "clueless" comment comes into play.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pistorius

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[R8RFAN]

I think the dude loses enough at the start of every race to justify any gains anywhere else

[Planetman]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Once again, the irony of the "clueless" comment comes into play.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pistorius

Since when are IAFF rules considered hard scientific data?

[BigMeatballDave]

Maybe its just me, but I'm looking at the fact that he has no feet. They are the most important appendages that pertain to running

It looks like a lot to overcome.

I'm done with this. No one is changing my mind, and I'm not changing theirs.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Planetman

Since when are IAFF rules considered hard scientific data?

I'm seriously beginning to think that I'm being trolled in this thread. Holy ****.

[Planetman]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Dude

Starting a sentence with an adolescent phrase immediately disqualifies you from intelligent discussions.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Planetman

Since when are IAFF rules considered hard scientific data?

Do you not know how to read or do you just choose not to?

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by Dave

Maybe its just me, but I'm looking at the fact that he has no feet. They are the most important appendages that pertain to running

It looks like a lot to overcome.

I'm done with this. No one is changing my mind, and I'm not changing theirs.

Glad to see you have an open mind.

[Planetman]

Originally Posted by Dave

Maybe its just me, but I'm looking at the fact that he has no feet. They are the most important appendages that pertain to running

It looks like a lot to overcome.

I'm done with this. No one is changing my mind, and I'm not changing theirs.

Pretty much this. The guy finished dead last. That should pretty much sum it up for anyone with half a brain.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Fellas, fellas.... give it up. 'Merica's on TV!

[kstater]

Originally Posted by -King-

Asshole gold in the 100M.

Asshole

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Planetman

Pretty much this. The guy finished dead last. That should pretty much sum it up for anyone with half a brain.

I'm quite sure it does. Maybe they'll make a cheetah blade for your missing half.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Glad to see you have an open mind.

When he starts winning medals at an alarming rate, I'll be more open.

[Planetman]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Fellas, fellas.... give it up. 'Merica's on TV!

OK, Dad. Sorry.