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To: sparkomatic
That short track speed skating stuff is great to watch. Kind os a comnbination of roller derby and NASCAR all on ice. Ohno said in the interview after the race that he knew the Korean would be DQ'd. FWIW, the NBC announcers, at first, said that they didn't think it was much of an infraction and it didn't warrant a DQ. However, upon seeing the overhead replay, they could clearly see that the Korean intentionally came over to his left to block Ohno. Ohno also did his best Hollywood flop move to sell it. All in all, great fun to watch.
41 posted on 02/21/2002 6:46:48 AM PST by Wyatt's Torch
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To: Wyatt's Torch
Yep. I never really noticed the short track stuff before this year. Just last night I said to my wife, "I really like watching this stuff."
It was also my opinion after seeing that overhead shot that the infraction was fairly blatant.

BTW, I'm a NASCAR fan as well. What'd you think of Sterling Marlin's little trick? Getting out of the car on the red flag. I thought that was a hoot.

43 posted on 02/21/2002 7:02:07 AM PST by sparkomatic
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To: Wyatt's Torch
I love watching Ohno skate. He's intense--but he's having fun. I did so love that little bit of acting at the end of last night's race.

How many more races does Ohno have? I thought he had two chances to medal, but I could be wrong.

48 posted on 02/21/2002 8:22:06 AM PST by Catspaw
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