Tag Archives: olympics

22 February 1980: Miracle on Ice

Posted on 22 February 2019 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I still get the shivers watching this, even after all these years.

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Olympics Day 4-5: Running and stuff

Posted on 12 August 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I continue to follow Volley Ball and Handball, Table Tennis and a bit of Badminton. There were some great shooting competitions yesterday.   This is .22 cal at 50m and the target is only about 6 inches in diameter. They have to … Continue reading →

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Olympics Day 4-5: Fired Up

Posted on 10 August 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last night, having avoided all Olympic news during the day, I summoned from the genie cave of my DVR the videos of the events.   I watched, of course, Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky win gold medals.  He was pretty … Continue reading →

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Olympics Day 2-3: Maxed

Posted on 9 August 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have my DVR recording multiple channels so that I can pick and choose which things to watch without commercials and skipping the sports that don’t interest me.  The DVR/TV system is so maxed out that I can’t change channels! … Continue reading →

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Summer Olympics and You

Posted on 5 August 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

So, the 2016 Summer Olympics are upon us. The opening ceremony is tonight. There are various controversies going on. Controversies aside, are you going to watch any of the events? For my part, I’ll use my DVR to record swathes … Continue reading →

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22 February 1980 – The Miracle

Posted on 22 February 2016 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was at the University of Minnesota when the US Hockey Team beat the Soviet Union at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics. I was particularly tuned in, because quite a few Minnesota players were on the team. From History: U.S. … Continue reading →

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What the heck is this? The Vatican?

Posted on 11 November 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The International Olympic Committee seems to be adopting the Vatican’s time-honored policy “Yesterday’s technology tomorrow!” From FNC: No Tweets, Instagrams, iPhones at the Olympics, authorities declare The 2014 Olympics might feel more like 1914. Journalists attending the 2014 Sochi Winter … Continue reading →

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Ethiopian Olympic Gold Medalist and the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA London, England, Aug 10, 2012 / 04:25 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Ethiopian athlete Meseret Defar provided one of the most emotional moments of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games when she crossed the finish line in the 5000 meter … Continue reading →

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7 August: Long-Awaited Olympic Hyper-Excitment Sporting UPDATE!

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You have, no doubt, been waiting for an exciting update on Olympic Team Handball. But first, remember this? [wp_youtube]THUKgZX9pw8[/wp_youtube] And now the standings: THE MEN: THE WOMEN:

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3 August A.M.: Long-Awaited Olympic Hyper-Excitment Sporting UPDATE!

Posted on 3 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am settling in to review email, start an article for the paper, and, of course, probably just as you are, watch Team Handball (M – GER v IND, Match 33 in Pool B).  I know you want your update. … Continue reading →

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1 August: Long-Awaited Olympic Hyper-Excitment Sporting UPDATE!

Posted on 1 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You are probably about to clamor for updates in TEAM HANDBALL. Actually, it’s FIELD HOCKEY today. But first, remember this? I do! [wp_youtube]CVFWEhqUAPw[/wp_youtube] Remember what happened next?  I do. The Men: The Women:

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USA Gold, as seen by Pres. Obama?

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I can hardly wait until the comments that will be added to photos of Pres. Obama receiving Olympic medalists at the White House. Until then: Nooooo… somebody else won that for them. Seriously, …. WDTPRS kudos to the WINNERS. They … Continue reading →

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31 July: Long-Awaited Olympic Hyper-Excitment Sporting UPDATE!

Posted on 31 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I know you are all dying for an update on Olympic Team Handball, but before that, let’s return to the past. Last night I saw a little bit of the Women’s (Girls?) Team Gymnastics competition.  I couldn’t help but remember … Continue reading →

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The Olympic sports I most enjoy…

Posted on 29 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

… don’t have to be played by the physically uncommon person. Ahhhh, the Olympics. I enjoy watching the sports which we hardly ever get to see on the telly, specially those which you don’t have to be 7′ tall to … Continue reading →

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Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony: Blech.

Posted on 28 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I loathe TV commercials.  But last night, during the short amount of my life which I will never have back, I thought the commercials were better than the Olympic Games’ Opening Ceremony. I tuned in the first time while they … Continue reading →

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