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- 01/08/09
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To lift a nation In every little corner of the Olympics, you'll find something that means everything to somebody. It's what keeps the flame burning, that every country here has something to wait for, something to hang on. Sit with an Indian watching his country's best woman play badminton, Go to Heineken House, the Olympic version of the Spirit of Edmonton suite at Grey Cup, and you'll see the Dutch celebrate a cycling medal the way a Brazilian celebrates soccer. Yesterday it was Latvia's turn.
posted by tommytrump at 06:57 AM on August 21
Talk about missing the story... Did this guy even watch the event?
This competition was one of THE moments of the games for me. Matthias Steiner of Germany won the gold with a clean and jerk 10 kilos heavier than his personal best. Still grieving after the recent death of his wife. Steiner post lift celebrations was one of the rawest displays of emotion you will ever see. He later posed with the gold medal along with a picture of his deceased wife.
more here
www.timesonline.co.uk
gallery
www.theage.com.au
I recommend you go to your country's official Olympic site and take a look at the highlights.