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That's unfortunate.
I do have to admit it always struck me as an odd choice for an Olympic sport, though. Not that it is the only odd fit in the Olympics.
shooting has been an Olympic sport since the modern olympics were started 120 years ago
in the first olympics live pigeon shooting was one of the events
most of the early olympic sports had military backgrounds
one of the more obscure events was called Modern Pentathalon that Patton competed in. It was an event designed to test the skills of a military courier
Fencing
Pistol shooting
Running'Swimming
horseback riding
Javelin, Discus, Shot and Hammer throws were all military in origin
same with boxing wrestling, later judo and Tae Kwan Do
Fencing
US shooters are the source of more gold medals than any other sports save swimming and track (which have far more events and athletes)
so shooting has a far stronger pedigree in the olympics than say stuff like Mountain Biking, Trampoline, synchronized swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics (aka Olympic drill team) etc.
and far more countries have shooting teams than say real gymnastics, Diving, volleyball, etc
Hey, if they can include Curling - there sure as hell is no reason not to include the shooting sports! :2razz:That's unfortunate.
I do have to admit it always struck me as an odd choice for an Olympic sport, though. Not that it is the only odd fit in the Olympics.
Hey, if they can include Curling - there sure as hell is no reason not to include the shooting sports! :2razz:
Two comments:
1] With no stats provided, and only anecdotal evidence supplied ("“Shooting is controversial in the United States, because of liberals badmouthing it,” says Margaret Murdock"), I wonder just how much national animosity is really directed towards the team?
2] If animosity is significant (not ascertainable from the article), why would anyone, even those wanting stricter gun regulation in day-to-day society, have a problem with firearms used in this controlled environment?
That's unfortunate.
I do have to admit it always struck me as an odd choice for an Olympic sport, though. Not that it is the only odd fit in the Olympics.
Hey, if they can include Curling - there sure as hell is no reason not to include the shooting sports! :2razz:
Two comments:
1] With no stats provided, and only anecdotal evidence supplied ("“Shooting is controversial in the United States, because of liberals badmouthing it,” says Margaret Murdock"), I wonder just how much national animosity is really directed towards the team?
2] If animosity is significant (not ascertainable from the article), why would anyone, even those wanting stricter gun regulation in day-to-day society, have a problem with firearms used in this controlled environment?
I'll tell you', it does seem like a great sport!I have a great story about Margaret Murdock. after she won a ton of rifle medals she started trying the polar opposite shooting sport-ISU skeet (which was my speciality) . IN 1988, she competed in the Skeet Trials. Normally one had to shoot a qualifying score to attend (170/200=which is akin to say a 220 bowling game) this event which also was the national championships but there were less than 120 people who both qualified and entered so there were so open spots and LtC Murdock entered ( I believe her brother or brother in law was a former army shotgun athlete and she came with him)
well on the last day of practice she is on my squad. We had two young hotshots and SSGT Matt Dryke-the defending gold medalist and a three time world champion. well MM wasn't exactly crushing the targets and the two young hotshots went up to Matt and I and started saying "WTF is this old lady doing here-she sucks". and I just looked at Matt and he reached in his pocket and pulled out a cigarette. He said "boys. that old lady has more championships than I do, and if you take this cigarette and walk way over to the fence (about 90 yards away) and hold it up, that old lady can take her 22 rifle and shoot that thing in half 100 times in a row.
Neat lady. many people thought she actually won the gold medal instead of Lanny Basham (who was one of my coaches and said that he thought she had won as well so during the medal ceremony, he pulled her up to the top slot on the podium
He has made millions as a mental management consultant to many top athletes
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Hey, if they can include Curling - there sure as hell is no reason not to include the shooting sports! :2razz:
Two comments:
1] With no stats provided, and only anecdotal evidence supplied ("“Shooting is controversial in the United States, because of liberals badmouthing it,” says Margaret Murdock"), I wonder just how much national animosity is really directed towards the team?
2] If animosity is significant (not ascertainable from the article), why would anyone, even those wanting stricter gun regulation in day-to-day society, have a problem with firearms used in this controlled environment?
I'll tell you', it does seem like a great sport!
I've punched holes in paper with .22's, but nothing like this.
There's something really classic about the shooting sports. I totally see the appeal! :thumbs:
Why?
The history of the Olympics stems from warriors, the discus, javaline, shot put, high jump, foot racing all came out of warfare. What was being tested is which tribe had the best warriors.
What's out of place is bull**** like synchronized swimming, especially solo synchronized swimming.
Solo synchronized swimming? How can that even be a thing? It's an oxymoron.
Damn. I've been so left behind...
any event that requires the judges to award points based on the "Expressions" of the athletes is not a competitive sport but an art form. Sadly, the olympics are tv revenue driven so "sports" like beach volleyball (a refuge for has been real volleyball players) and syncro swimming which features hot girls in bikinis or leotards are chosen because people who don't really care about athletics tune in to watch
I'll tell you', it does seem like a great sport!
I've punched holes in paper with .22's, but nothing like this.
There's something really classic about the shooting sports. I totally see the appeal! :thumbs:
Well, this I can tell you:Bah. It's like yachting, a diversion for the privileged class.
(duck!)
My two cents. Shooting effectively and properly requires discipline, to do so for extended periods of time does require a bit of stamina and at least a minimal overall level of physical fitness, also, to stay on target does require hand-eye coordination and of course practice to insure that consistent results are the norm. There are those who take lax standards in marksmanship to a horrid level, but they are akin to the fat computer nerd swinging a katana recklessly unlike his kenjutsu trained peer.That's unfortunate.
I do have to admit it always struck me as an odd choice for an Olympic sport, though. Not that it is the only odd fit in the Olympics.
Hey, if they can include Curling - there sure as hell is no reason not to include the shooting sports! :2razz:
Two comments:
1] With no stats provided, and only anecdotal evidence supplied ("“Shooting is controversial in the United States, because of liberals badmouthing it,” says Margaret Murdock"), I wonder just how much national animosity is really directed towards the team?
2] If animosity is significant (not ascertainable from the article), why would anyone, even those wanting stricter gun regulation in day-to-day society, have a problem with firearms used in this controlled environment?
Well, that's never going to happen; nor should it.The answer to number 2 is actually very simple: Those who say they want "stricter gun regulation" are lying to themselves and to everyone else. What they really want is the remove all firearms...they want a ban. Stricter gun regulation is just a step toward their real goal.
What's that called where women are dancing and waving a long ribbon or juggling one ball? Rhythmic gymnastics or something. That's another one. Even figure skating seems more athletic.
I like the track and field events and some team sports but I almost prefer the winter Olympics.
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