Vancouver 2010 Olympics Accident

[MarsGodOfWar 8]

What were they thinking with those steel I-beam posts next to the track. I know they were there to hold up the roof area but they could have put the posts furher out away from the track with an arched design for the roof. I have seen may luge and bobsled accidents where they loose control and leave the ice half-pipe and go over an edge before. Did no one think of this? Why was there no protection padding on them at least (not that it would have really helped at that speed)?

 

This happened at 10am on opening day even before the official opening ceremony at 6pm during what I think was some sort of qualifing run and not an actual event for medals. It's too bad the 2010 Olympics had to be blackened by such a tragic accident that everyone will now associate with the events. I feel sorry for his family and team mates. During the opening ceremonies they paid tribute to him with one minute of silence and I was amazed by how dead silent everyone was (not a peep could be heard for the whole minute). Usually it's hard for such large crowds to remain so quite for long a period but everyone was very respectful. I was very proud.

 

http://www.ctvolympics.ca/video/index.html...0f-09d957013d41

 

On a lighter note, at least he died doing what he loved. I personally would like to go out in my sleep painlessly, just after having sex with a few beautiful 18 year old girls curled up next to me in bed. Maybe even just after the orgasm which trigers the heart attack or aneurism or whatever it is that kills me quickly (without or with little pain). Of course it would be a little upsetting for the girls, but hey what do I care; I'm dead.

[agogogaran 0]

was not a qualifying run, it was (just)!! a guy practicing. god bless his soul...as he undoubtingly will, he left our world doing what he loved the most.

 

rest in peace, and may your family be blessed too

Edited February 13, 2010 by agogogaran

[tommyg 0]

well done canada great opening ceremony.sorry about accident.