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Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:26 pm
by dbackjon
Archery: US zero China 1G 1S 1B - 3T
Drop off here for the U.S. Arizonans used to dominate this sport, Arizona State used to offer as a sport.
Competition Complete
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:28 pm
by dbackjon
Athletics (Track and Field)
As of Tuesday:
US 2 G 3 S 4 B - 9 Total
China - 1 B
24 Golds left to be awarded. US figures to do well here
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:33 pm
by dbackjon
Badminton
US - Zero
China - 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze - 8 Total
China kicked our butts. Another sport Arizona State used to offer. Women's Badminton is an NCAA emgering sport, but only 2 schools currently sponsor teams.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:36 pm
by dbackjon
Baseball
USA still alive, in semifinals. China out.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:37 pm
by dbackjon
Basketball
Both countries have teams still alive, but USA is favorite in each sport
Women are down to semifinals, Men in Quarterfinals
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:38 pm
by dbackjon
Boxing
11 medals yet to be awarded.
US has one boxer left, assured of at least a bronze
China has two boxers left, both assured of at least a bronze.
This is a huge drop off for the United States.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:39 pm
by dbackjon
Canoeing and Kayaking
Neither country won any kayaking medals
12 Canoeing medals yet to be awarded
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:40 pm
by dbackjon
Cycling
US - 1 Gold, 1 Bronze
China - 1 Bronze
Mountain Bike (2) and BMX (2) left to be awarded
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:45 pm
by dbackjon
Diving:
US has been shut out so far
China - 6 Gold, 2 Bronze
2 Medals left to be awarded.
Another sport U.S. used to dominate. 2004 was first non-boycotted Olympics ever that the US failed to medal, will 2008 be the second?
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:03 pm
by dbackjon
Equestrian:
US: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
China - ZERO
1 medal left to be awarded
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:04 pm
by dbackjon
Fencing:
US 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
China - 1 Gold, 1 Silver
A sport that the U.S. is making gains in.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:04 pm
by dbackjon
Field Hockey
US not involved
China - Men out, women in Semifinals
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:05 pm
by dbackjon
Football (Soccer)
US women in Gold medal game
China out of both Men and Women's tourney
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:07 pm
by dbackjon
Gymnastics:
US - 2 Gold, 6 Silver, 2 Bronze
China - 11 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze
Chinese men dominated, Chinese pre-teens held advantage over U.S women.
2 Rhythmic medals left.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:08 pm
by dbackjon
Team Handball:
Neither country will win any medals
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:08 pm
by dbackjon
Judo:
US - 1 Bronze
China - 3 Gold, 1 Bronze
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:15 pm
by dbackjon
Modern Pentathalon
No medals awarded yet, two to come.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:15 pm
by dbackjon
Rowing:
US - 1 of each
China 1 G, 1 Silver
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:36 pm
by dbackjon
Sailing:
US 1 gold, 1 Silver
China - 1 Bronze
4 medals left, China favored in one
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:37 pm
by dbackjon
Shooting:
US 2 each - 6 total
China - 5 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
Come on NRA - put those 2nd Amend guys to better use!!
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:38 pm
by dbackjon
Softball
US favored to win Gold, in the Semifinals currently.
China out
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:39 pm
by dbackjon
Swimming:
US kicked ass in the pool
US - 12 G, 9 Silver, 10 Bronze, 31 total
China - 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
2 Events (outdoor longcourse) left
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:39 pm
by dbackjon
Synchronized Swimming
2 medals to be awarded.
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:40 pm
by dbackjon
Table Tennis
US shut out
China, 2 Golds, likely 2 more to come
Re: Olympics - U.S. vs China (Sport by Sport)
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:40 pm
by dbackjon
Taekwondo
8 events underway