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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Nov 21
I had no idea that there are so many people (almost all men) who fake being in the military, being Green Beret soldiers, fake combat stories (like being there when Bin Laden was found), say they won medals like Purple Hearts...
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 18
I haven't seen all of it yet, but I can tell you Team Canada took the gold and the US got a bronze in figure skating. I forget who got the silver.
They were all superb skaters, whether they were doing the dance, pairs, or...
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Vladko Arsov
@Vlarsov (4)
• Macedonia
21 Aug 16
The Olympic Games in Rio are over, and the final image at the medal standings is not surprising - USA smashed all the others winning 121 medals (46 golds)!
But, what I can't understand is how come Great Britain came through to the...
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Aug 16
On at least three separate occasions, I have had people ask me about the Olympic standings, and how they determine how to rank the countries in the medal count standings. Is it the total number of gold medals won that determines...
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
9 Aug 16
Anyone who is a fan of, and watches the Olympics on a routine basis may have noticed something interesting (or awkward) with athletes who win medals. In almost every instance, athletes will either bite their medals up on the...
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BabyCheetah
@BabyCheetah (1911)
• Australia
29 Jul 12
I now it's only up to day 2 that's coming up but how has your country fairing so far? Australia is off to a good start with a gold medal in the womens 4x100 swimming. I saw the rowing yesterday and we seemed to be getting through...
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macdingolinger
@macdingolinger (10385)
• United States
16 Dec 11
I was disgusted that I had to set out about 10 weeks. I was running and fell and my knee hit the curb. I honestly thought it was minor. I looked at the blood running down my leg and into my shoe and tried to decide if I should...
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ethanonthemoon
@ethanonthemoon (1494)
• Quezon, Philippines
24 Sep 11
Lately, I do.
For what reasons, I really don't know yet. But I know I help myself in the process by exercising. I help in other institutions by raising funds for whatever purpose they need it for, like the environment, helping...
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macdingolinger
@macdingolinger (10385)
• United States
20 Nov 10
I just registered for my first half-marathon. I have plenty of time to train as it's not until May. This is good because the weather should be nicer by then too! lol! I also just won my first first place medal in my age division!...
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RawBill AKA MrAusAdventure
@RawBill1 (8531)
• Gold Coast, Australia
6 Oct 10
I did not really plan on getting into the games this time, but as usual, as soon as they start and I see the Australian team getting lots of medals I become hooked!
The Australian team are heading the medal Tally...
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jennybianca
@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
6 Dec 09
She participated in a swimming carnival in the country, and won one gold, two silver and two bronze. She was so pleased with herself.
Why is this so exciting to us? She is a competitive swimmer and two weeeks ago was diagnosed...
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