Snerk. (And really, did anyone at any time think that Thorpe *wouldn't* end up swimming, one way or another? Apart from Casey, I mean.)
Re: Cathy Freeman -- the first time she ran with both flags (i.e. the big Tunstall controversy time) was sometime prior to the Sydney Olympics. I have a feeling it may've been at one of the Commonwealth Games during the '90s, but don't quote me on that. By the Sydney Olympics, it wasn't as big a deal -- she did it again then, and everyone was all "yeah, that's cool".
Um. I think that's what happened, anyhow. My brain is obviously not all that wired for inane sporting trivia at the moment.
(Personally, I'd love to see Dan and Casey covering Aussie Rules, deeply slashy and confusing-to-non-fans game that it is. *g* And hey, there actually *was* a match played... erm, either at the stadium, or nearby (damn you, brain!)... around about the time the Olympics started. Of course, since Dan and Casey aren't in Sydney, I guess it's a moot point.)
Sydney Olympics facts and trivia in general? Um, can't think of anything too interesting at the moment. Sorry. I'm sure there must've been some big scandal or underdog win, but my mind's coming up blank.
Although I reckon they might've done a story on Eddie the Eel.... *g*
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Re: Cathy Freeman -- the first time she ran with both flags (i.e. the big Tunstall controversy time) was sometime prior to the Sydney Olympics. I have a feeling it may've been at one of the Commonwealth Games during the '90s, but don't quote me on that. By the Sydney Olympics, it wasn't as big a deal -- she did it again then, and everyone was all "yeah, that's cool".
Um. I think that's what happened, anyhow. My brain is obviously not all that wired for inane sporting trivia at the moment.
(Personally, I'd love to see Dan and Casey covering Aussie Rules, deeply slashy and confusing-to-non-fans game that it is. *g* And hey, there actually *was* a match played... erm, either at the stadium, or nearby (damn you, brain!)... around about the time the Olympics started. Of course, since Dan and Casey aren't in Sydney, I guess it's a moot point.)
Sydney Olympics facts and trivia in general? Um, can't think of anything too interesting at the moment. Sorry. I'm sure there must've been some big scandal or underdog win, but my mind's coming up blank.
Although I reckon they might've done a story on Eddie the Eel.... *g*