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August 27, 2004
Do the Right Thing
Dude, you fell on your ass and only won because the judges screwed over one of your competitors.
Posted by Rita at August 27, 2004 10:32 AM
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Have to disagree with you, Rita. The extra hold would have bumped his score back down, which evens things out: http://www.nbcolympics.com/timdaggett/5051154/detail.html
To me, it seems like this is a case of harmless error (if you'll pardon the expression.
What amuses me are the reactions.
The FIG letter to Hamm displays a light touch with the "FAIRPLAY" in all caps at the start of the letter: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/gymnastics/2004-08-27-fig-letter_x.htm
Similarly amusing is the USOC letter in response, which states, "The USOC finds this request to be improper, outrageous and so far beyond the bounds of what is acceptable that we refuse to transmit it to Mr. Hamm." : http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/athens/gymnastics/2004-08-27-usoc-letter_x.htm
It just cracks me up.
Posted by: Tony at August 27, 2004 06:47 PM
Yeah, I agree with Tony. It's a part of how they score in gymnastics. The only way they'll correct this in the future is to do a replay before scoring. He might have gained a few points in one area, but he should have been docked in another area...I think Paul Hamm should keep his medal.
Posted by: yayaempress at August 29, 2004 08:34 AM