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August 17, 2004

Missed Again

I always miss the good stuff. I watched the men's synchronized diving for a while yesterday, but got bored and switched channels before this happened. (Link via Fark)

Olympics organizers have increased security at all sports venues after an unidentified Canadian spectator plunged into a swimming pool during a diving competition.

The man, bare-chested and sporting a blue tutu, scampered onto the pool deck and climbed to an adjoining diving board during the men's synchronized three-metre springboard event on Monday.

He jumped into the pool after about a minute atop his perch and was immediately apprehended by security officials at the Olympic Aquatic Centre.

From the photo, I'd say his form was better than the American divers.

I give him extra points just for the blue tutu.

Posted by Rita at August 17, 2004 09:59 AM

Comments

WE SUCK!!!

WE SUCK!!!

WE SUCK!!!

There... I feel better now... I just had to cheer for our side.

Posted by: Mike S at August 17, 2004 10:59 AM

Hello! You forgot to mention those snazzy white leggings with the blue polka dots! He gets at least a 1/2 point just for the tights!

Posted by: yayaempress at August 17, 2004 01:06 PM

And they were color-coordinated too. But I had to deduct some for the shoes. They just didn't match.

Posted by: rita at August 17, 2004 02:49 PM

The Olympics is on?

Posted by: Keith at August 17, 2004 03:53 PM

It's the leggings.

Posted by: Da Goddess at August 17, 2004 03:54 PM

No wonder that the security people did not notice the guy. The place must have been full of men wearing blue tutus and polka-dotted leggings.

Posted by: Jim at August 17, 2004 08:43 PM

Just curious: how long before the synchronized diving started to bore you?

For me, it took as long as saying, "Synchronized diving? You have GOT to be shitting me."

Posted by: Craig at August 17, 2004 11:21 PM

Hey have you ever tried to find something interesting to watch on cable in the early afternoon? There wasn't even a good movie on TCM. I watched it until I figured out our guys sucked and the China guys were really good....which took one dive each.

Posted by: rita at August 18, 2004 09:57 AM

Ahhh, another great moment in Canadian history... lol

Posted by: Paul Jané at August 18, 2004 02:29 PM