Comments on: 6 Memorable Opening Day Ceremonies

By: comprar libros

comprar libros — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:57:00 +0000

Barcelona 92 , behind the scene.
www. youtube . com / watch?v=Fca-MbAKOV0&feature=related
(atention for the last seconds)

By: Ansav

Ansav — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:29:44 +0000

The whole reason that Hitler only got off the one sentence in the opening ceremony is that it is the only sentence that the head of state for the host nation is allowed to say. This prevents any long-winded politician from trying to hijack the opening ceremony and use it for a political platform.

By: C Bird

C Bird — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:28:56 +0000

“The flag dips to no earthly King.” I think this might have a little more significance then simply forgetting to put up the American flag at the London Olympics.

By: C Bird

C Bird — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:23:27 +0000

Aww, love burns with the Olympic flame. The Canada story is actually rather sweet.

By: Nat X

Nat X — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:15:28 +0000

I’ve totally mentioned this guy on here before, can’t remember when, but if you’re going to mention the Paralympics, Mark Wellman’s lighting of the 1996 torch in Atlanta was powerful and moving. I was lucky enough to be there, and we all held our breath as he climbed up to the torch and lit it. The dude is a paraplegic climber, and he was such a great representative for the Paralympics. I’ve never found video, but I would love to relive those moments! What a bad-ass!

By: gibson8or

gibson8or — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:38:27 +0000

In the pigeon-burning video, the first athlete with the torch is TOTALLY frolicking around the stadium. There’s no other word for it. It’s kind of cute, considering he looks like he’s in his 70’s.

By: titowach

titowach — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:07:54 +0000

Barcelona 92 , behind the scene.
www. youtube . com / watch?v=Fca-MbAKOV0&feature=related
(atention for the last seconds)

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:45:20 +0000

I was 11 for the Barcelona Olympics and I must say, that torch lighting set the bar high and it hasn’t quite been met yet.

By: Florida

Florida — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:40:07 +0000

I remember the arrow and it was impressive. I also remember four years later in Atlanta when Ali set ablaze that hot dog looking thing which eerily creeped its way up a wire to light the Olympic Cauldron. To say it was “not quite as impressive” would be an understatement.

I wonder what the Chinese will do. Maybe they’ll blast the Olympic flame out of a People’s Liberation Army tank. Though no matter what they do, I’m sure NBC will be there to tell me how impressed I should be.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:56:53 +0000

I’ve seen that arrow one many, many times but I still love it.