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Title: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: andiesenji on February 19, 2010, 06:51:11 pm

in Women's Snowboard Halfpipe.

A great win!  Torah Bright breaks the American dominance of Halfpipe Gold!   One doesn't think of Australia as a hotbed of winter sports but obviously there are many dedicated athletes and certainly wildly appreciative fans and more than a few doing the cheering were waving both Australian and American flags. 

Congratulations! 

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: foodiepep on February 19, 2010, 09:23:48 pm

Doh!!!  I better watch some of the games then.  Well done Torah Bright!!

Although Australia is not a hot bed of winter sports it is a hot bed of talent  ;)

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2010, 06:09:57 am

All these young people are so gutsy.  Well done Torah,  you were a delight to watch.

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2010, 08:10:32 am

It's a credit to her as we really are not known for our winter sports athleticism. Well done.

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 20, 2010, 11:02:02 am

She certainly made it look easy.  I wouldn't even be able to stand up with a snowboard I'm sure. They are all so brave.  :)

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: gertbysea on February 24, 2010, 09:51:43 am

Yup andiesenji it is funny to think of Australia as having snow sports but someone told me once that we have the most extensive snow fields in the worldbut a very short season and no real mountains to speak of.

Gretchen

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: andiesenji on February 24, 2010, 04:19:58 pm

One of my friends, who lived in Victoria (Mt. Dandenong), used to spend three months every year skiing in New Zealand.  Nine years ago she moved to Norway (new husband from there, met in New Zealand) and says she is in heaven. 

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 25, 2010, 06:13:46 am

probably having a new husband helps  ;)

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2010, 07:10:49 am

And we got another one today.    These young people are incredible. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: andiesenji on February 25, 2010, 08:36:01 am

Yes!  Lydia Lassila really flew.  Absolutely amazing.  and with Jacqui Cooper fifth and Elizabeth Gardner, Australia made a very strong showing.  The three Americans didn't earn any medals but ranked 9, 10 and 11 so at least were in the finals. 

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on February 25, 2010, 10:40:44 am

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on February 25, 2010, 06:13:46 am

probably having a new husband helps  ;)

I would imagine so!!!   ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: Thermomixer on February 26, 2010, 08:04:52 am

Thanks Andie - great to see a local Victorian girl do well.  Thanks Chookie for taking care of Westbourne  ;)

Title: Re: Congratulations to Australia for the Gold Medal
Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2010, 09:06:48 am

Thermomixer, you weren't supposed to know.