2010 Winter Olympics

Killer · 02-12-2010, 05:46 PM

IOC confirms Olympic luger dies after crash

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A men's Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world's fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors. A tearful IOC president Jacques Rogge said the death hours before the opening ceremony "clearly casts a shadow over these games."

Nodar Kumaritashvili lost control of his sled during training, went over the track wall and struck an unpadded steel pole near the finish line at Whistler Sliding Center.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/new...v=st&type=lgns

***tony hipchest*** · 02-12-2010, 05:53 PM

they even released pictures.

like nascar crashes, this will only help drum up interest.

i cant wait for curling.

devilsdancefloor · 02-12-2010, 05:59 PM

HOCKEY!!!!!!!!!!!! USA USA USA!

but it is sad someone lost their lives

Killer · 02-12-2010, 06:08 PM

Here's the video

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6202459n

HometownGal · 02-12-2010, 06:20 PM

OMG that is just horrible.

What a tragedy.

I much preferred the baby tigers and penguins on the next video.

***tony hipchest*** · 02-12-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer

Here's the video

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6202459n

RUGGED!

that was hardore (the sound of the hollow steel is almost chilling). he was hauling ass. i cant believe they dont have safety nets or something up along those corners.

GBMelBlount · 02-12-2010, 07:28 PM

All I can say is what a shame.

I am not even going to watch this video.

Killer · 02-13-2010, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony hipchest

RUGGED!

that was hardore (the sound of the hollow steel is almost chilling). he was hauling ass. i cant believe they dont have safety nets or something up along those corners.

That was the end of the run - they had higher barriers, but obviously not high enough.
The amazing part was that NBC showed the video in their coverage, and in slo-mo.

Of course Canada topped off the night by screwing up the Torch Ceremony - leaving Gretzky standing around like a fool while their stage set failed.

***tony hipchest*** · 02-13-2010, 01:07 AM

i noticed the coverage of the opening ceremonies immediately spent quite a bit of time covering this tragic event.

they didnt pause to state that this new sledding facility is known as the fastest in the world, and also known as the most dangerous.

for a while there, i couldnt tell if they were reporting on the young mans death or promoting the event in days to come.

regardless, i am certain, this years bobsledding will receive the highest ratings ever.

my worse half said she'd bow out of the games after watching that. i told her i would be the first in line saying "its my turn".

despite the crash, that shit looks fun.

i love the luge (although curling is probaly a bit easier and more up my alley).

mad respect to any olympian who is willing to risk their life or to compete while drunk.

steelerdude15 · 02-13-2010, 02:01 AM

That's sad stuff, dying doing your favorite sport. Damn Canadians did this... ( I don't have anything against anybody, just a joke)

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