Greek spectators threw a "hissy fit" yesterday, at the beginning of the 200 metres.
Distraught that Costas Kenteris, one half of the "dynamic duo" of doping/sprinting, was not allowed to run; the spectators vented their spleens by booing and chanting.
The immature tantrum caused the start of the race to be delayed for five minutes.
The top three positions were won by the US.
Friday, 27 August 2004
No Go Areas
Colin Powell's visit to Athens looks like causing a bit of a stir.
There are plans by a number of organisations to march to the US embassy in Athens, at 19:00 this evening, to protest about the visit.
However, the police are planning on setting up road blocks; this will ensure that the demonstrations do not get out of hand.
However, the demonstrators don't seem to see it that way; they are reported to be ready to ignore the police road block.
Organisers expect thousands of people to turn up for the demonstration.
There are plans by a number of organisations to march to the US embassy in Athens, at 19:00 this evening, to protest about the visit.
However, the police are planning on setting up road blocks; this will ensure that the demonstrations do not get out of hand.
However, the demonstrators don't seem to see it that way; they are reported to be ready to ignore the police road block.
Organisers expect thousands of people to turn up for the demonstration.
No Duplicates
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected South Korea's complaint about scoring, and their request to have a duplicate gold medal awarded in the men's gymnastics competition.
For good measure, the IOC also turned down the request for duplicate gold medals arising from a judging error in the equestrian competition.
The IOC president, Jacques Rogge, said that no duplicates would be issued "for humanitarian reasons alone".
He did indicate that the IOC would look for ways to improve their scoring techniques, which have been subject to considerable criticisms during the 2004 Olympics.
The IOC decision is at variance with the Salt Lake City Games, where duplicates were handed out.
For good measure, the IOC also turned down the request for duplicate gold medals arising from a judging error in the equestrian competition.
The IOC president, Jacques Rogge, said that no duplicates would be issued "for humanitarian reasons alone".
He did indicate that the IOC would look for ways to improve their scoring techniques, which have been subject to considerable criticisms during the 2004 Olympics.
The IOC decision is at variance with the Salt Lake City Games, where duplicates were handed out.
Greetings From Paris
Dear all,
The lack of posts over the last 24 hours was due to www.kenfrost.com "The Living Brand" taking a trip to Paris.
Normal sevice will now be resumed.
Ken
The lack of posts over the last 24 hours was due to www.kenfrost.com "The Living Brand" taking a trip to Paris.
Normal sevice will now be resumed.
Ken
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony on Sunday will centre on Greek "glendi" (celebration through traditional dances).
The omens are good for Sunday, as there is going to be a full moon.
The omens are good for Sunday, as there is going to be a full moon.
Tuesday, 24 August 2004
Tremors
A small earthquake rattled hit Athens yesterday; causing some minor tremors at the Olympic venues.
No one was injured, and there was no apparent damage.
The tremor had a reported of 4.5, and was centered about 42 miles northeast of Athens.
No one was injured, and there was no apparent damage.
The tremor had a reported of 4.5, and was centered about 42 miles northeast of Athens.
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